Embark on a 2-day tour from Varanasi to Bodhgaya, the holy city of Buddhism. Explore the Mahabodhi Temple complex, where Buddha attained enlightenment, and immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of this sacred place.
Embark on a 2-day tour from Varanasi to Bodhgaya, the holy city of Buddhism. Explore the Mahabodhi Temple complex, where Buddha attained enlightenment, and immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of this sacred place.
- Varanasi - Begin your journey from Varanasi Airport, Railway Station, or a hotel in Varanasi after breakfast or lunch, and travel to Bodhgaya. [250 KM/ 5 hrs]
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Bodh Gaya - Day 1: Varanasi to Bodhgaya
• Departure: Set off early in the morning from Varanasi by road (approximately 5 hours).
• Arrival at Bodhgaya: Check into your hotel and refresh…
- Varanasi - Begin your journey from Varanasi Airport, Railway Station, or a hotel in Varanasi after breakfast or lunch, and travel to Bodhgaya. [250 KM/ 5 hrs]
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Bodh Gaya - Day 1: Varanasi to Bodhgaya
• Departure: Set off early in the morning from Varanasi by road (approximately 5 hours).
• Arrival at Bodhgaya: Check into your hotel and refresh yourself.
• Afternoon Tour:
o Visit the Mahabodhi Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage site where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment.
o Explore the Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha meditated.
o Visit the Great Buddha Statue, Thai Monastery, and Japanese Temple.
• Evening: Relish the serene atmosphere of Bodhgaya and explore other monasteries in the vicinity.
• Overnight: Stay at a comfortable hotel in Bodhgaya.
Day 2:
• Morning: After breakfast, continue exploring Bodhgaya by visiting:
o Sujahta Stupa – a memorial for the milkmaid Sujata, who provided food to Buddha.
o Dungeshwari Cave Temples – where Buddha meditated before achieving enlightenment.
• Afternoon: After completing the Bodhgaya tour, either:
o Return to Varanasi (approximately 5 hours) or
o Drop-off at Gaya Airport / Railway Station for onward travel.
- Mahabodhi Temple - The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Buddha, situated just east of the Bodhi tree. The temple’s architecture is magnificent, featuring a beautiful stone railing around it. The Maha Bodhi temple boasts a 150-foot high tower, which houses a gilded colossal image of the Buddha in the ‘bhumisparsha mudra’ or touching the ground pose. The original shrine is believed to have been constructed by the Indian emperor Ashoka. The temple walls depict scenes from Buddha’s life. The basement of the current temple is 15m square, 15m in length and breadth, and its height is 52m, rising in the form of a slender pyramid tapering off from a square platform. A nearby museum contains gold, bronze, and stone images of the Buddha.
It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002.
- Bodhi Tree - The Bodhi tree is a revered ficus tree, the fifth generation of the original, under which Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment or perfect knowledge. Beneath the tree is the Vajrasan, the platform where Siddhartha meditated. Close to Vajrasan is Buddhapada, the footprints of the Buddha on stone, and Chaukramana, the Jewel Walk, where it is believed that the Buddha strolled while in deep thought. Many sacred trees in India and other countries originate from seeds brought from the ancient Bodh Gaya tree. Bhikkhuni Sanghamitra, daughter of the Indian emperor Ashoka, took a shoot of the original Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE, where it was planted by the Sri Lankan ruler, Devanampiya Tissa, at the Mahavira monastery in Anuradhapura, and it remains a sacred site for Buddhists.
- English Speaking guide [Licensed]
- 1 night accommodation in Bodhgaya at a 3-4 Star hotel on double occupancy basis
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Driver
- Breakfast
- Transport by private vehicle
- English Speaking guide [Licensed]
- 1 night accommodation in Bodhgaya at a 3-4 Star hotel on double occupancy basis
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Driver
- Breakfast
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch & Dinner
- Personal Expenses and Tips
- Lunch & Dinner
- Personal Expenses and Tips
Day 1: Varanasi to Bodhgaya
• Departure: Begin the journey from Varanasi early in the morning by road (approximately 5 hours).
• Arrival at Bodhgaya: Check into the hotel and refresh.
• Afternoon Tour:
o Visit the Mahabodhi Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage site where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment.
o Explore the Bodhi Tree, the site of Buddha’s…
Day 1: Varanasi to Bodhgaya
• Departure: Begin the journey from Varanasi early in the morning by road (approximately 5 hours).
• Arrival at Bodhgaya: Check into the hotel and refresh.
• Afternoon Tour:
o Visit the Mahabodhi Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage site where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment.
o Explore the Bodhi Tree, the site of Buddha’s meditation.
o Visit the Great Buddha Statue, Thai Monastery, and Japanese Temple.
• Evening: Relish the serene ambiance of Bodhgaya and explore other nearby monasteries.
• Overnight: Stay at a cozy hotel in Bodhgaya.
Day 2:
• Morning: After breakfast, continue exploring Bodhgaya by visiting:
o Sujahta Stupa – a tribute to the milkmaid Sujata, who provided food to Buddha.
o Dungeshwari Cave Temples – where Buddha meditated prior to enlightenment.
• Afternoon: Upon completing the Bodhgaya tour, either:
o Return to Varanasi by road (approximately 5 hours) or
o Proceed to Gaya Airport / Railway Station for further travel.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
