Morning depart and drive to Agra. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri the abandoned city of Akbar. Arrive Agra and check in at a hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Full day to explore the marble wonder “Taj Mahal”, Agra fort built by Emperor Akbar as his citadel over the years 1565 – 73, Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandra. Evening transfer to Railway station and board the night train for Lucknow.

Arrive Lucknow and drive to Saravasti and check in at a hotel. Rest of the day to explore Saravasti, the capital of ancient kingdom of Khosala, has the honor of sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Garden. Saravasti has age old Stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples.

Morning depart and drive to Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha. Lumbini is situated across Indian border, in Nepal. Arrive and check in at a hotel. Rest of the day to explore Lumbini.

After breakfast depart and drive to Patna, en route visit Vaishali, where Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon and announced his impending nirvana. Places worth visiting; here are Abhishek Pushkarni, Ashok Pillar, Lotus tank, Chaumukhi Machado and Vaishali museum. After exploration of Vaishali continue drive to Patna, arrive and check in at a hotel.

Early morning depart and drive to Bodhgaya , en route explore Nalanda and Rajgir. In Nalanda, explore the ruined monastic university, which was a center of great learning, it reached its zenith between 5th and 12th Century AD and was blessed by the visits of both Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavir. Rajgir means the Royal Palace. Gridhakuta Hill here is the seat from where Lord Buddha delivered many of his sermons. It was here that the teachings of Lord Buddha were written for the first time. Late evening arrive Bodhgaya and check in at hotel.

Full day to explore Bodhgaya and surroundings. Bodhgaya is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage center. This is the place where Lord Buddha entered into meditation. The giant Bodhi tree that we see today is believed to have grown from the original Bodhi tree under which Lord Buddha (prince Siddharth) meditated and attained Nirvana. The magnificent Maha Bodhi temple here is an architectural amalgamation of many cultures. On the walls of temples various aspects of Lord Buddha are carved beautifully.

Morning depart and drive to Varanasi, arrive by afternoon and check in at a hotel. Late afternoon explore the temples and town.

Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world, prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrivalled. Mark twain, the English author and litterateur, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once, wrote: "Beneras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together ".

Early morning boat ride to witness the rituals around the Ghats. After breakfast drive to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartan) after attaining Niravana. The beginning of celebrated mantra Buddham Sharanam Gachhami owes its origin to Sarnath. Other interesting sites are Dhamekh Stupa, Dharmajajika Stupa, Ashoka Pillar and Mulgandhakuti temple. Afternoon transfer to airport for Bombay flight. Arrive and transfer to a hotel.

In Bombay, explore the city and boat trip across the harbor to the famous rock - cut temples of Elephanta Island subject to availability of steamer.

Transfer to international airport for homeward flight.