Bodhgaya Tour Package From Varanasi 3 Nights - 4 Days

Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days

Destination Covered : Bodhgaya, Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Gaya

Tour Activities : Sightseeing

Tour Themes : Religious & Pilgrimage, Culture & Heritage, Monuments & Historical Places

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Bodhgaya, Gaya and Nalanda Tour Overview

The most important tourist spot in Bodh Gaya is the Mahabodhi temple, a UNESCO world heritage site. This temple was built in the Gupta period and is a great example of ancient Indian architecture. The temple complex also has the Bodhi tree, which is believed to be the place where lord buddha attained enlightenment.

There are other places like Thai monastery, Tibetan monastery and many others. While visiting these places, you will get opportunity to interact with Buddhist scholars and learn about Buddhist philosophy and its way of life. Apart from that you can also learn about meditation, which can help in handling pressure and anxiety in this deadline bound world.

Bodh Gaya also offers a lot to nature lovers. The region is situated on the bank of river Niranjana and is blessed with beautiful hills and caves. These hills and caves provide stunning views and attracts adventure loving people to do hiking.

Bodhgaya, Gaya and Nalanda Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Varanasi and Transfer to Bodhgaya Bodh Gaya

Arrival at Varanasi airport/railway station.
Meet and greet by the tour representative.
Transfer to Bodhgaya (approx. 250 km, 5-6 hour drive).
Check-in at the hotel.
Visit Mahabodhi Temple, the site where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Explore other local attractions like the Bodhi Tree, Animesh Lochan Chaitya, and the Great Buddha Statue.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2

Bodhgaya Sightseeing Bodh Gaya

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Sujata Kuti and Niranjana River.
Explore Dungeshwari Cave Temples, where Buddha meditated before enlightenment.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Tibetan Monastery, Thai Monastery, and other international monasteries.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3

Excursion to Rajgir and Nalanda Rajgir

Breakfast at the hotel.
Day trip to Rajgir and Nalanda (approx. 80 km, 2-hour drive one way).
Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak), and the Japanese Temple in Rajgir.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Explore Nalanda University ruins, Nalanda Archaeological Museum, and Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall.
Return to Bodhgaya for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4

Bodhgaya to Varanasi Departure Bodh Gaya

Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel.
Transfer to Varanasi with en-route visit to Vishnupad Temple in Gaya.
Arrival in Varanasi and transfer to the airport/railway station for departure.