On this trip, we will visit the major sites related to the human life of Buddha combining with the world famous sites such as Taj Mahal, Jaipur and in Delhi together known as the golden triangle of India. We will visit Lumbini - the holy place of birth,  Bodhgaya - the holy Place of enlightenment, Sarnath - the holy Place of first sermon, and Kushinagar - the holy place of Maha-Parinirvana. We will also visit the many sites of religious and cultural significance - ancient meditation caves, monasteries, temples in the region along with opportunity to hear Buddhist teachings and practice meditation.

• Day 01: arrive Delhi
• Day 02: Delhi: visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru and Jama Masjid. Drive through Red Fort and Chandni Chowk and visit Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and India Gate
• Day 03: drive Delhi – Jaipur: evening excursion of the city.
• Day 04: Jaipur: visit Hawa Mahal, Royal Observatory, City Palace, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli and Johari Bazar
• Day 05: Jaipur - Agra: en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.; deserted town of ancient Mughal Dynasty
• Day 06: Agra - Varanasi: tour of Taj Mahal and Red Fort. In the evening, take the overnight train to Varanasi.
• Day 07/9: Varanasi - Bodhgaya: visit Sarnath & Dhamek stupa, visit Dungeswari caves and  Niranjana river with boat ride in holy river (The Ganges), visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree.
• Day 10 : Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna: drive to Patna, enroute visit Rajgir & Nalanda, Griddakuta or Vulture Peak. Visit Patna Museum
• Day 11 : Patna - Kushinagar: visit the Rambhar Stupa which marks Buddha's cremation ground and visit Mahaparinirvana temple.
• Day 12 : Kushinagar - Saravasti (Balrampur): tour of sravasti and Sahet-Mahet
• Day 13 : Saravasti - Lumbini: drive to Lumbini (Nepal), visit Maya Devi temple, and other monasteries.
• Day 14 : Lumbini - Kathmandu (By flight): Half Day tour of Lumbini and in the afternoon, transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu.
• Day 15 : In Kathmandu: visit Swoyambhu; oldest stupa in Nepal,  Boudhanath; the worlds largest stupa, and Pashupatinath; the most famous Hindu temple. Also visit Patan; medieval city rich on architecture and fine arts. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square - the temple of the Living Goddess and the old Royal Palace.
• Day 16: depart Kathmandu, trip concludes

Accommodation at 4 star category hotels, all meals, transportation, English Speaking guide, Monuments charges and all applicable taxes.

Spiritual guide and meditation instructor upon request on additional fee

International airfare, insurance, expenses of personal nature