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Buddha Purnima May 2007 |
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Day 01 : DELHI Arrive Delhi. Transfer to the hotel in city center near Connaught Place. Overnight stay. Day 02: DELHI Morning visit Raj Ghat, Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru respectively, Jama Masjid- the biggest Mosque in India, Chandni Chowk - the shopping centre of Old Delhi and drive past Red Fort. Afternoon visit visit India Gate, Lakshminarayan Temple, Bahai Temple (Lotus). Drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place. Overnight stay. Day 03: DELHI - PATNA In time transfer to the airport to board flight for Patna .. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, excursion to Vaishali --Five years after the Enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, Lord Buddha came to Vaishali, the capital of one of the first republican states in the world. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 04: PATNA - NALANDA - RAJGIR After breakfast drive to Rajgir, en-route visit Nalanda. Day 05: RAJGIR – BODHGAYA (Drive 80 Kms/2 hours) Drive to Bodhgaya. THE PEEPAL / BODHI TREE The present Bodhi tree is probably the fifth succession of the original tree under which the Buddha had attained enlightenment. MAHABODHI TEMPLE The Mahabodhi Temple stands east to the Bodhi Tree. It's architectural effect is superb. It's 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 Chatra which symbolize sovereignty of religion. Four towers on it's four corners rise gracefully giving the holy structure a poise and balance. This sacred edifice is like a grand banner unfurled by time to proclaim to the world the pious efforts of Buddha to solve the knots of human miseries to ascend above worldly problems and to attain transcendental peace through wisdom, good conduct and disciplined life. Inside the temple is the main sanctum, on an altar, is a colossal image of Buddha in a sitting posture touching the earth by his right hand. It is the posture Buddha accomplished the supreme enlightenment. The statue is of black stone but it has been guided by the devotees. The entire courtyard of the temple is situated with a large number of varieties of stupas - votive, decorative, memorative. These stupas are of all sizes, built during the past 2500 years ago. Most of them are extremely elegant in structural beauty. Day 06 & 07: BODH GAYA Day reserved for Buddha Purnima celebrations. Day 08: BODHGAYA - VARANASI (150 Kms/5 hours) Drive from Bodhgaya to Varanasi. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay. Day 09: VARANASI Early morning boat-ride on the Sacred Ganges as the sunrises, over looking the bathing and the burning ghats, a spectacular scene not to me missed. After boat ride visit Visvanath Temple, one of the oldest temples in Varanasi dating back 1000 years, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. An Excursion to visit Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon after getting enlightenment. Overnight stay. Day 10: VARANASI Day at leisure to visit the ghats or to indulge in some shopping. Varanasi is famous for its Saris. Evening, transfer to the traion station to board overnight train for Agra. Day 11 AGRA On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Agra, the last capital of Mughal Empire. The city of Taj Mahal - a poem in white marble- built in the 16th century by the emperor Shahjahan as a monument of love. Morning visit Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Afternoon excursion to Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight stay. Day 12 AGRA - DELHI Morning at leisure. After lunch drive to Delhi. Transfer to hotel near the airport for wash & change and fare well dinner. After dinner, transfer to International airport for flight home. Package includes: Accommodation on double occupancy basis. Daily breakfast and dinner. All transportation by AC Coach/Car. Services of English speaking local guide in Delhi, Varanasi and Agra. Accompanying Escort throughout the tour. Boat Ride on River Ganges. Entrance fees to the monuments. All present applicable state taxes. Package does not include: International air tickets, Visa, Insurance etc. Beverages; alcoholic as well as non alcoholic. Any item not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Service tax, as per the govt. of India rule. Minimum 10 participants required. Kindly email/write for a quote. |
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