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Treading the Buddha’s Trail

11 days
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From Kolkata (Calcutta) to Varanasi
Treading the Buddha’s Trail - Antara Cruises

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Operator
Antara Cruises
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 36
Age range 1 to 100
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Highlights

  • Board a train to Farakka and embark on Ganga Vilas
  • Explore ancient Vikramshila University ruins
  • Visit the Ajgaibinath Temple on a river island
  • Tour the historic Munger Fort and local markets
  • Witness the evening Ganga Aarti ritual in Varanasi

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 KOLKATA - EMBARKATION FARAKKA – SAMTAGHAT (L/D)
  2. Day 2 SAMTAGHAT – BATESHWARSTHAN (B/L/D)
  3. Day 3 BATESHWARSTHAN – SULTANGANJ (B/L/D)
  4. Day 4 SULTANGANJ – MUNGER (B/L/D)
  5. Day 5 MUNGER (B/L/D)
  6. Day 6 MUNGER – SIMARIA (B/L/D)
  7. Day 7 SIMARIA – PATNA (B/L/D)
  8. Day 8 PATNA DISEMBARK / NALANDA – BODHGAYA (B/L/D)
  9. Day 9 BODHGAYA (B/L/D)
  10. Day 10 DRIVE BODHGAYA / VARANASI (B/L/D)
  11. Day 11 VARANASI – SARNATH / DEPARTURE (B)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Antara Cruises

Number of tours

9

Age Range

1 to 100 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

Independent indigenous family firm since 1979 with a passion to redefine perspectives of our region that enhance the local peoples & landscapes we’re part of. Since 2002 Antara has established India as a world-class river cruise destination placing Indian rivers amongst the best experiences in...

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Tour ID: 259258

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    India
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    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before February 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Antara Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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