Royal Expeditions’: The Buddhist Trail

Home to some of the world’s most influential religions and steadfastly anchored in a heritage of philosophy, religious mythology, yoga and meditation that goes back to over 5000 years, India is one of the world’s leading cultural holiday destinations. You travel to the Navel of the Earth for the Buddhist devotee…Bodhgaya, where a troubled Prince Siddharta ultimately found peace. From here you head out to Varanasi, a city as old as Babylon and Nineveh. Uncover the mysteries of the Hindu faith amidst the burning ghats, antique temples and heritage of crafts amongst its twisting bazaar streets. A short excursion to nearby Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon wraps up this exciting tour. From this spiritual arena, you fly to the erstwhile Islamic Mughal capital of Agra to marvel at the splendour of the world’s greatest symbol of love-The Taj Mahal. Later visit Dharamsala (where Buddhism flourishes apace), India’s ‘Little Tibet’ and home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his people in exile.

Some of the fantastic highlights of this awe-inspiring expedition are:
* UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Humayun’s tomb
* Historic Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw
* Seven Sacred Points in Bodhgaya where Buddha attained Enlightenment
* Varanasi: Oldest living city in the world, a contemporary of Babylon, Thebes and Nineveh
* Sunrise Boat cruise on the holy Ganges
* Dharamsala: The Little Tibet
* Meet with High Lamas
* Offer a civara (robe) to the Buddha
* Enrol for a meditation course
* Participate in Chanting Ceremony
* Audience with His Holiness The Dalai Lama (Subject to his presence)

Learn more about this amazing expedition and so many more at the Royal Expeditions website: . You deserve the experience of a lifetime. Experience all that the open world has to offer.