Sankhisa(Buddhist site) Day Tour from Agra | La Vacanza Travel

Sankhisa(Buddhist site) Day Tour from Agra

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra
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  • 10 hours
  • Agra
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Sankisa piligrimage site of Buddhists is located nearly 45Kms from Farukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh and 180Kms from Agra. In this present tour product we provide you on escorted same day tour of Sankisa from Agra sankisa is close to a modern village known as Basantpur.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sankisa(သင်္ကဿနဂိုရ် မြန်မာကျောင်း), 87RG+PMF, Sankisa Basantpur, Uttar Pradesh 209652, India

In the morning offer breakfast and packed lunch box from the hotel you will be driven for 4 hours from Agra. As you reach Sankisha our escort guide will show you the major highlights of this palace.

After Buddha’s Mahaparivana (Passing away) the great Maurayan ruler Ashoka developed many sites related to Buddha’s life and deeds. So he also developed sankhisa and like other places installed are unique pillars. The top of the pillar is adorned with an elephant unlike other pillars which are usually having a lion. It is associated with the representation of the dram that queen mother Maya had in her dram of elephant. This pillar was found during the excavation near the temple. It is believed that at sankisa lord Buddha descended from haven through a golden ladder after giving sermon to his mother his place finds a mention in the Ramayana and also in the travelogue of the Chinese traveler Hieum Tsang who called this place Kapittha. Important attraction you see at this place is the temple of Lord Buddha and his impressive idol. After finishing the tour you will be driven back to your Agra hotel in the same car

Duration: 8 hours

Inclusions
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, Gratuities, monuments entrances
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Howard Plaza The Fern - An Ecotel Hotel, Agra, Fatehabad Rd, Bansal Nagar, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India


Departure Time

06:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

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Duration

10 hours


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