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Foot Steps of Buddha Duration: 6 nights / 7 days 

   

Itinerary (Kolkata - Bodhgaya - Varanasi - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Patna - Kolkata)
Day 1: Kolkata - Gaya (Overnight Train no. 2321 Dep 2200 hrs/Arr. 0525 Hrs next day)

Upon arrival at Kolkata international airport, immediate vehicle transfer to Howrah railway station for overnight train to Gaya at 2200 hrs.
Overnight journey into air-conditioned sleeper train coach (2AC Sleeper)
Packed dinner on board

Day 2: Gaya Rly St - Bodhgaya (15 km / ½ hr)

Early morning arrival at Gaya railway station & transfer to hotel.
Breakfast at hotel
Morning excursion to Rajgir & Nalanda associated with Buddha’s early life (190 km / 04 hrs both way)
Lunch at Rajgir
Return to Bodhgaya for Visit to Mahabodhi temple, Bodhi tree, Ashoka pillar, monasteries, temples, meditation centre etc
Dinner & overnight in Bodhgaya

Day 3: Bodhgaya - Varanasi (250 km / 05 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel
Morning drive to Varanasi
Upon arrival in Varanasi, Lunch at Hotel
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath (12 km/ ½ hr) where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining Nirvana.
Dinner & overnight in Varanasi

Day 4: Varanasi - Lumbini (350 km / 10 hrs)

Optional early morning boat ride at river Ganges
Breakfast at hotel
Morning drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha
Lunch en route (or packed)
Immigration at Nepal border (Sanouli)
Evening arrival in Lumbini
Dinner & overnight in Lumbini

Day 5: Lumbini - Kushinagar (180 km / 05 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel
Morning visit to Lumbini Sacred Garden, monasteries, temples etc associated with life of young prince Siddharth.
Post visit depart by surface for Kushinagar, place of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana
Lunch at Kushinagar
Late visit Mahaprinirvana temple (Relining Buddha’s statue), stupa ruins of cremation place, various monasteries etc.
Dinner & overnight in Kushinagar

Day 6: Kushinagar - Patna (310 km / 07 hrs drive)

Breakfast at Hotel
Morning drive to Patna en route visit Vaishali, another Buddha milestone where Buddha spent many rainy seasons in spreading Buddhism.
Packed Lunch en route
Evening arrival in Patna
Post dinner departure transfer to Patna Rly St for overnight train journey to Kolkata/Howrah (train no. 2352 at 2115/0645 Hrs or 2334 at 2230/0755 Hrs)
Overnight journey into 2AC Sleeper coach

Day 7: Kolkata Railway station arrival & Airport Departure

Early morning arrival at Howrah Rly St
& immediate departure transfer to Kolkata International airport for KF flight back to BKK. Tour Ends.....


Tour Cost Validity: Till 31 March 2010
Tour cost Per person Deluxe Hotels (3 Star)
02 Min Pax INR 35475
04 Min Pax INR 33275
*Above rates are on twin sharing per person basis for entire package.
Indicative rate 1 USD = 50 INR.
Rate of exchange subject to change at the time of booking.

Hotels to be used or similar  
Destination Deluxe Hotels (3 Star)
Bodhgaya Lotus Nikko or Hotel Sujata
Varanasi Hindustan International or Meraden Grand
Lumbini Buddha Maya Garden or Lumbini Garden View
Kushinagar Lotus Nikko or Hotel Imperial

Overnight Train Travel Schedule  
Train No. Sector Timings Class
2321 Howrah - Gaya 2200/0525 Hrs 2AC Sleeper
2352 Patna - Howrah 2115/0645 Hrs 2AC Sleeper

Supplement price using English Speaking tour escort throughout the tour  
INR 7750 nett per person (for minimum 02 Guests)
INR 3900 nett per person (for minimum 04 Guests)

Package inclusions
  Return airfare for BKK - CCU - BKK in Kingfisher RED/class inclusive of all taxes
  Return Train fare in 2AC Sleeper coach for Kolkata - Gaya & Patna - Kolkata as per given itinerary
  Accommodation in mentioned deluxe hotels (3 star+ ) on twin sharing basis for total 04 nights as per given itinerary
  Air-conditioned transport throughout the tour as per itinerary (Vehicle types will vary according group size)
  All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) as per the given itinerary including packed lunches en route if required (Packed dinner will be provided for overnight train journeys)
  Mineral water (02 bottles per person per day) throughout the tour
  Sightseeing activities as mentioned in the given itinerary
  Luxury & transport taxes as per the itinerary
  Portage at Railway stations only
  All applicable Govt taxes

Package Exclusions
  India Visa fee
  Nepal Visa fee
  Items of personal nature including tips, portage, laundry, telephone, mini bar etc
  Alcoholic & bar beverages
  Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  Guide or escort charges
  Monument entry fee
  Camera fee
  Room service
  Airline excess baggage charges
  Travel/baggage/cancellation insurance
  Other optional activities not included in the itinerary

Note:

This itinerary is available on request basis and rates and rooms are subject to availability and to change without any prior notice. Please fill the form with your details and our travel advisor will get in touch with you shortly.

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