Golden Triangle
with Bodha Tour Duration : 12Nights / 13 Days
Places to Visit
: Delhi –- Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Delhi
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on
arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer to
hotel for overnight stay. DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a
sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It
is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window
to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast,
full day city tour of old & modern capital of India. Visit Jama Masjid, the
largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in
1844 and was not completed until 1658 ; visit Red Fort ( from out side only, as
it is not permitted to visit from inside due to security reason ), which was also
built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni Chowk
and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the
Presidents House & the Parliament. Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th
century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar. The tour
ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir). Dinner & overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi –Jaipur (By Road 265 km/5 hr)
Breakfast
at hotel. Sight seeing of Pushkar and straight drive to Jaipur. JAIPUR - The origins
of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century,
during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur
today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling
metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of
the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the
extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor
of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with
its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.Afternoon
, proceed for sightseeing of the city. CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal
and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh
of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple
and the City Palace Museum JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved
of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country.
This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark
in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with
fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace
women. Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory
and see the gem cutting and polishing process.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day
04: Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the
outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber
is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by
Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding
exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu
styles finds it's ultimate expression. Jaipur is considered as a shoppers paradise
for Textile & Jewelers. Afternoon, free time will be given for shopping .
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur – Agra ( 250 Kms / 6 hours
Breakfast
at Hotel, drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by emperor Akbar
in 1569 and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Lunch on the way.
On
arrival at Agra , Check inn at hotel . Overnight stay at Agra
Day 06:
Agra – Varanasi ( Overnight train )
After breakfast the highlight of the
day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until
1653. later on proceed for remaining sight seeing of Agra , which include, Red
fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until
the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private
audiences amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed
by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed
for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; Departure Transfer to Agra
Railway station to catch a overnight train to Varanasi.
Overnight on Train
( Air condition Sleeper Class is available)
Day 07: Varanasi
On
arrival at Varanasi at early morning hours , our reperesentative will take you
to hotel, Check Inn . After lunch visit Sarnath. Sarnath: 12 km from Varanasi
lies Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon and revealed the eight
fold path that leads to the attainment of inner peace,and elightenment.
Overnight
stay at Varanasi.
Day 08: Varanasi
Morning boat ride tour at
river Gangas, return to hotel for breakfast. Later on Proceed for full day sight
seeing and overnight stay at Varanasi. Varanasi is an important and sacred pilgrimage
center for Hindus and a major tourist attraction. It is situated on the banks
of river Ganga. The word Varanasi has been derived from an ancient name meaning
the city between two rivers - the Varuna and Asi, which flow in the north and
south of the city. Varanasi is also known as Kashi and Benares.Varanasi, one of
the ancient seats of learning in India, is a center of learning even to this date.
Glorified by myth and legend and sanctified by religion, it has always attracted
a large number of pilgrims and worshippers from times immemorial. Vishwanath Temple:
This is one of the most sacred temples in Varanasi and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The temple has skillfully been restored as the actual temple was destroyed by
MughulsLater in the evening visit the Ganga river Ghat to see” Arti “ Puja
Overnight
stay at Varanasi.
Day 09: Varanasi – Bodhgaya ( 6 to 7 Hours)
Early
breakfast at hotel , later drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival Check Inn at Hotel. Sight
seeing as per you wish ( you can make your own program as per your requirement
) Overnight stay at Bodhgaya. Serene and quiet this tiny little village, holiest
among holy places is Bodhgaya, Where the quest of Prince Siddharth was fulfilled
after years of seeking the truth and the saga of Buddha began. He attained the
supreme enlightenment and became 'The Buddha', the enlightened one. Thus Buddhism
was born here under the Peepal Tree. The Prince had been wandering in search of
supreme peace for long six years hither and thither. But it was at Bodhgaya only
where his holy mission was achieved. Bodhgaya has naturally developed into the
most sacred spot for Buddhists from all over the world, especially affluent south
East Asia. Lying in sylvan solitude this sacred place is situated on the bank
of river Niranjana (Modern Falgu). It is 13 km. from Gaya town. Gaya is an important
Centre of 'Hindu Pilgrimage' where people go to offer oblations for the salvation
of their dead forefathers. THE BODHI TREE : At the western side of the Mahabodhi
Stupa in Bodhgaya stands the large and historic Bodhi Tree under which Shakyamuni
Buddha, then known as Gautama, attained enlightenment some 2540 years ago. Mahabodhi
Temple :The Mahabodhi Temple stands east to the Bodhi Tree. Its architectural
effect is superb. its basement is 48 square feet and it rises in the form of a
slender Pyramid, till it reaches its neck, which is cylindrical in shape. The
total height of the temple is 170 feet and on the top of the temple are Chatras
which symbolise sovereignty of religion. Four towers on its four corners rise
gracefully giving the holy sturcture a poise and balance. This sacred edifice
is like a grand banner unfurled by time to proclaim to the world the pious efforts
of the Buddha to solve the knots of human miseries to ascend above worldly problems
and to attain transcedental peace through wisdom, good conduct and disciplined
life.
Day 10: Bodhgaya ( Rajgir – Nalanda) – Bodhgaya
Early
breakfast at hotel , Full day excursion of Rajgir & Nalanda. Later on drive
back to Bodhgaya. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya. Rajgir : The Buddha lived in the
sixth century BC. Mahavir was born in 567 BC and the traveller in Bihar will encounter
them both constantly. Rajgir is 10km south of Nalanda and sacred to the memory
of the founder of both Buddhism and Jainism. Lord Buddha spent many months of
retreat during the rainy season here, and used to meditate and preach on Griddhkuta,
the 'Hill of the Vultures'. Lord Mahavir spent fourteen years of his life at Rajgir
and Nalanda. It was in Rajgriha that Lord Buddha delivered some of his famous
sermons and converted king Bimbisara of the Magasha Kingdom and countless others
to his creed. Once a great city, Rajgir is just a villagetoday, but vestiges of
a legendary and historical past remain, like the cyclopean wall that encircles
the town and the marks engraved in rock that local folklore ascribes to Lord Krishna's
chariot. This legend, like many others associates Rajgir to that distant time
when the stirring events recorded in the epic Mahabharata were being enacted.
Rajgir is located in a verdant valley surrounded by rocky hills. Nalanda : Where
ruins of the great ancient university have been excavated, is situated at a distance
of 90 km. south east of Patna by road. It falls on way to Rajgir. It is also linked
by rail with Patna, Rajgir and Bakhtiyarpur (on Delhi-Howrah main track). Hieun
Tsang, the renowned Chinese traveller of the seventh century, says that according
to tradition the place owed its name to a Naga of the same name which resided
in a local tank. But he thinks it more probable that Lord Buddha, in one of his
previous births as Bodhisatwa, became a king with his capital at this place and
that his liberality won for him and his capital the name Nalanda or "Charity without
intermission". The third theory about the name of the place is that it derived
from Nalam plus da. Nalam means lotus which is a symbol for knowledge and Da means
given the place had many lotuses.
Day 11: Bodhgaya
Breakfast
at Hotel. Full day free for your own program at Bodhgaya , Overnight stay .
Day
12: Bodhgaya –( Patna )– Delhi
Breakfast at Hotel. Later on Drive to Patna
( around 3 hours drive) for departure Transfer to
Airport to fly Delhi.
On
arrival at Delhi , our representative will transfer you to Hotel, Check Inn .
Overnight stay
at Delhi.
Day 13 : Delhi – Departure
Breakfast
at Hotel. Later on transfer to International Airport to board flight to your
onward
destination
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