12 Days South India Buddhist Pilgrimage (SIP2)
From: Ik Chin Travel Service
- Tour Code: SIP2
- Days: 12 days
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Type:
Land Tour
- Period: May 2013 - Jun 2013
Highlights
Price includes:
Itinerary
Day 1 Singapore Hyderabad
Depart Singapore for Hyderabad. On arrival you will be met by our representative at the airport and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Hyderabad Nagarjuna Sagar
After breakfast, visit Anandha Vihara, the Majestic modern Temple dedicated to Lord Buddha & opened by Dalai Lama himself and the Grand Monolith Statue of Lord Buddha at Buddha Purnima. In the afternoon, drive to Nagarjuna Sagar (about 3hrs) and check into hotel upon arrival.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 Nagarjuna Sagar Anupu Nagarjuna Konda Nagarjuna Sagar
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of the Anupu ruins, the Amphi-Theatre, Viharas & Chaityas and other impressive Buddhist remains. After lunch, proceed to Nagarjuna Konda by riding a Motor Boat, visiting the Island Museum where one can perhaps get a chance to take a glimpse of Lord Buddha’s Relics. Thereafter, visit the remains of Buddhist civilization and a partially ruined monolithic stupa of Buddha on the Island. In the evening, transfer back to mainland by motor boat.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 Nagarjuna Sagar Amravati Nagarjuna Sagar
After breakfast, day excursion to AMRAVATI. Amravati is by far the most magnificent and widely known of the ancient Buddhist Sites in Andhra. Visit the museum which hosed rich collection of Buddhist civilization and the lavishly decorated stupa that had been worshiped until 12th Century. Thereafter, visit the place where Lord Buddha has given the first Kalachakra initiation. After sightseeing, transfer back to Nagarjuna Sagar for overnight stay.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 Nagarjuna Sagar Vijayawada Ghantasala Vijayawada
After breakfast, take a full-day guided tour of Bhattiprolu and Ghantasala Buddhist stupas, Neelamkondapalli & Jagayapeta stupas filled with inscriptions from the Mauryan-era and the beautiful Undavalli Caves.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 Vijayawada Hyderabad Aurangabad
After breakfast, transfer back to Hyderabad for train ride to Aurangabad. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay upon arrival.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 Aurangabad Ajanta Caves Aurangabad
After breakfast visit Ajanta Caves. These caves are cut from the volcanic lavas of the Deccan trap in a steep crescent—shaped hillside in a forested ravine of the Sahyadri hills. These caves are older than those at Ellora consisting of 24 monasteries and 5 temples hewn out of solid rock. The wall paintings and frescoes of these caves are a wealth of colours. Proceed to Civic-cum-Cultural Complex, a gallery of local arts and crafts and shopping complex (Ajanta Caves is closed on Monday).
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 Aurangabad Ellora Aurangabad
After breakfast, full day tour of Ellora Caves, encompassing 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shivas celestial abode - Kailash is the best example of Rock cut architecture and an engineering marvel. After which, proceed for a city tour of Aurangabad, visiting Bibi-Ka-Muqbara, Aurangabad Caves and Daulatabad Fort.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 Aurangabad [train] Bhopal
Morning free at leisure. After lunch, be transferred to train station for ride to Bhopal. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 Bhopal [train] Hyderabad
After breakfast, proceed for tour of Sanchi Stupa. A lot of Buddhist travelers across the world visit this serene hill crowned by a group of stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. Later transfer to the railway-station to board train to Hyderabad by train. Overnight onboard (AC 2-tier class category).
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 Hyderabad Singapore
Arrive Hyderabad at 07:05 hrs. Check-in at local guest house for wash-up. After which, free at leisure to do shopping at local markets for souvenirs. Transfer to airport after dinner for flight back to Singapore.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 Arrive Singapore
Terms and Conditions
Note:
Child with Bed - 1 child sharing twin room with 2 adults with extra bed
Child w/o Bed - 1 child sharing twin room with 2 adults without extra bed
Child Half Twin - 1 child sharing twin room with 1 adult
- Hyderabad : Anandha Vihara
- Nagarjuna : Anupu ruins, Amphi Theatre, Viharas & Chaityas, Buddha's Relics
- Amravati : Buddhist museum
- Ghantasala : Buddhist stupas, neelamkondapalli
- Aurangabad : Ajanta & Ellora Caves
- Bhopal : Sanchi Stupa
Price includes:
- Meals and sightseeing as per itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
Itinerary
Day 1 Singapore Hyderabad
Depart Singapore for Hyderabad. On arrival you will be met by our representative at the airport and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Hyderabad Nagarjuna Sagar
After breakfast, visit Anandha Vihara, the Majestic modern Temple dedicated to Lord Buddha & opened by Dalai Lama himself and the Grand Monolith Statue of Lord Buddha at Buddha Purnima. In the afternoon, drive to Nagarjuna Sagar (about 3hrs) and check into hotel upon arrival.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 Nagarjuna Sagar Anupu Nagarjuna Konda Nagarjuna Sagar
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of the Anupu ruins, the Amphi-Theatre, Viharas & Chaityas and other impressive Buddhist remains. After lunch, proceed to Nagarjuna Konda by riding a Motor Boat, visiting the Island Museum where one can perhaps get a chance to take a glimpse of Lord Buddha’s Relics. Thereafter, visit the remains of Buddhist civilization and a partially ruined monolithic stupa of Buddha on the Island. In the evening, transfer back to mainland by motor boat.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 Nagarjuna Sagar Amravati Nagarjuna Sagar
After breakfast, day excursion to AMRAVATI. Amravati is by far the most magnificent and widely known of the ancient Buddhist Sites in Andhra. Visit the museum which hosed rich collection of Buddhist civilization and the lavishly decorated stupa that had been worshiped until 12th Century. Thereafter, visit the place where Lord Buddha has given the first Kalachakra initiation. After sightseeing, transfer back to Nagarjuna Sagar for overnight stay.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 Nagarjuna Sagar Vijayawada Ghantasala Vijayawada
After breakfast, take a full-day guided tour of Bhattiprolu and Ghantasala Buddhist stupas, Neelamkondapalli & Jagayapeta stupas filled with inscriptions from the Mauryan-era and the beautiful Undavalli Caves.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 Vijayawada Hyderabad Aurangabad
After breakfast, transfer back to Hyderabad for train ride to Aurangabad. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay upon arrival.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 Aurangabad Ajanta Caves Aurangabad
After breakfast visit Ajanta Caves. These caves are cut from the volcanic lavas of the Deccan trap in a steep crescent—shaped hillside in a forested ravine of the Sahyadri hills. These caves are older than those at Ellora consisting of 24 monasteries and 5 temples hewn out of solid rock. The wall paintings and frescoes of these caves are a wealth of colours. Proceed to Civic-cum-Cultural Complex, a gallery of local arts and crafts and shopping complex (Ajanta Caves is closed on Monday).
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 Aurangabad Ellora Aurangabad
After breakfast, full day tour of Ellora Caves, encompassing 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shivas celestial abode - Kailash is the best example of Rock cut architecture and an engineering marvel. After which, proceed for a city tour of Aurangabad, visiting Bibi-Ka-Muqbara, Aurangabad Caves and Daulatabad Fort.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 Aurangabad [train] Bhopal
Morning free at leisure. After lunch, be transferred to train station for ride to Bhopal. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 Bhopal [train] Hyderabad
After breakfast, proceed for tour of Sanchi Stupa. A lot of Buddhist travelers across the world visit this serene hill crowned by a group of stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. Later transfer to the railway-station to board train to Hyderabad by train. Overnight onboard (AC 2-tier class category).
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 Hyderabad Singapore
Arrive Hyderabad at 07:05 hrs. Check-in at local guest house for wash-up. After which, free at leisure to do shopping at local markets for souvenirs. Transfer to airport after dinner for flight back to Singapore.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 Arrive Singapore
Terms and Conditions
- All price are quoted in Singapore Dollar.
- Prices do not include airport taxes and application of VISA fees.
- All rates are subject to limited availability and are subject to change without notice.
- Peak season charges and all other relevant surcharges are not included.
- Booking must be made at least 7 working days prior to departure date.
- Should there be an event of any discrepancies, prices at our retail counters will be taken as the final rate.
Note:
Child with Bed - 1 child sharing twin room with 2 adults with extra bed
Child w/o Bed - 1 child sharing twin room with 2 adults without extra bed
Child Half Twin - 1 child sharing twin room with 1 adult
Source: http://www.ikchin.com.sg/package/12-days-south-india-buddhist-pilgrimage-sip2
