and drive thru Agra Fort.. After Dinner transfer to Tundla Railway station to connect train for Varanasi. (TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON EVERY FRIDAY).

Upon arrival at Varanasi station then transfer to hotel. Later Visit SARNATH (where Buddha delivered his first sermon). Then city tour and some shopping in Varanasi,Overnight stay at Hotel in Varanasi.

Early morning drive 8 hours to Bodhgaya. Check-in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranja River & it's 30 minutes walk through the paddy fields. Also visit various other Buddhist Temples in Bodhgaya. Overnight stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya.

Early morning drive to Patna (180 kms / 5) hrs. On the way visit the famous Santi Stupa (peace pagoda) at Rajgir and proceed to Nalanda (14 kms) which is the site of the ancient university of the world. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Patna.

This morning proceed to Kushinagar (260 kms / 6 hrs) enroute visiting Vaishali, known for the Ashokan Pillar and the Museum. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Kushinagar

Visit Mahaparinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breath) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of lord Buddha), Japan Temple. Afternoon drive 5 hrs to Lumbini (Nepal). While going to Lumbini, stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities. Later check-in at Hotel. 15 Min. drive from the Nepal Border. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Morning visit Lumbini, the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Afternoon leave for Sravasti. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sravasti.

Visit Sravasti, where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, visit Jetvana and Ananda Bodhi Tree,then Drive 5 hrs to Lucknow Arrive Lucknow. After Dinner at Lucknow hotel transfer to Railway station to board train to Delhi, Overnight on Train.

Arrive New Delhi station then transfer to hotel. Morning free for shopping & own activities after Lunch at local restaurant then transfer to Airport to connect flight for onward destination.