Mathura Varanasi with Bodh Gaya

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13 days / 12 nights
Age 12+
Delhi-Mathura-Ayodhya-Varanasi-Allahabad-Chitrakoot–Khajuraho-Omkareshwar–Ujjain-Chittorgarh-Pushkar–Jaipur-Delhi

On arrival in Delhi, meet our representative who will transfer you to your pre booked hotel. Check in at the hotel and full day Sightseeing of Delhi like Jama Masjid, India's largest Mosque and pass through the bustling streets of the Chandi Chowk market. Later, continue to the Raj Ghat — Mahatma Ghandi's moving cremation site. After lunch, we will go for excursion to the Qutub Minar, the oldest Muslim monument in India, and to the nearby Baha'i Lotus Temple, with its faiths tenets of the oneness of god, the oneness of religions and the oneness of mankind.
Later return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

In the morning, we will visit Mathura. Check in at the hotel. Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and one of the 7 most sacred pilgrimage cities for Hindus. In the afternoon, we will visit the temples in Mathura and Vrindaban where myth says Lord Krishna spent part of his childhood.
Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel in Mathura.

Today, we will visit the villages of Gokul, where Lord Krishna was brought up in secret by his foster Mother, Yashoda, and Goverdhan another important pilgrimage centre. After exploring the place, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

In the morning, we will drive to Bharatpur. Here, we will be visiting the bird sanctuary of Bharatpur. Over 300 species of birds live in the small sanctuary, developed by the local Royal family.
After Bharatpur proceed to visit Fatehpur Sikri. In evening check in hotel. Overnight at in the hotel in Agra.

Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Taj Mahal. The foremost sightseeing destination is Taj Mahal built by Mughla Emperor Shahjehan in the year 1630 in the memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal. After that you will proceed towards Agra Fort, which is red sandstone fort which is constructed at the banks of River Yamuna by Emperor Akbar in the year 1566. Sightseeing also includes Itmad up Dau's Tomb which was built by Noorjehan in the memory of her father. After sightseeing get back to the hotel and have a pleasant night stay at Agra Hotel.

Morning after breakfast check out hotel and drive to Varanasi. The day is free for leisure. In the evening, Overnight stay at hotel.

In the morning, arrive at Varanasi. In the afternoon, we will take a journey to Sarnath where the Lord Buddha preached his first discourse, and see the Stupas, ancient and modern Temples and Ashoka's Pillar.

Today morning, enjoy a boat ride at Ganges river. As the dawn mists rise on the Holy River Ganges, glide silently on a boat to see the devout come to bathe and pray. In the afternoon, proceed for city tour and enjoy a rikshaw ride in the evening. Later, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.

The day is fixed to explore the Bodhgaya temple. It is one of the most holy of places where the Lord Buddha gained enlightenment. We will visit the magnificent Mahabodhi Temple and see the wonderful sculpture of Lord Buddha in the "touching the ground pose", (bhumisparsha mudra), in the exact place where he found enlightenment with his back to the Bodhi tree.
Later return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Morning after breakfast check out hotel and drive to Varanasi. The day is free for leisure. In the evening, Overnight stay at hotel.

Explore the city and the attractions it holds, Lucknow is an interesting place with great things to offer. The structures in the city showcase the fine blend of Indo-Islamic and colonial era. Visit some sites like: Dilkusha Garden, Shah Najaf, Ram Krishna Math, Moti Mahal, La Martiniere, Chattra Manzil, also visit the old city in the evening. Spend some time indulging into shopping and trying out some ethnic dishes.