Arrival in Bodhgaya + Evening Visit to Mahabodhi Temple Complex

Gaya International Airport - Upon arrival at Gaya airport, a company guide will warmly welcome you and arrange your transfer to the hotel [Accommodation is pre-booked and included in this package].

Please note that company representatives are not permitted inside the baggage claim area. After collecting your luggage, proceed to the terminal exit where a group of people will be waiting. Among them, a Tour Varanasi Guide will be holding a paging board with your name, ready to greet you and escort you to your booked hotel.

If you are arriving in Bodhgaya by road from Varanasi or another location, arrangements will be made to meet you upon your arrival in Bodhgaya city.

Mahabodhi Temple - In the evening, visit the Maha Bodhi Temple Complex, one of India’s oldest brick temples. This UNESCO World Heritage site marks the sacred location where Buddha attained enlightenment and developed his life philosophy, serving as the spiritual center of Bodhgaya.

Next, visit the Bodhi Tree, the most revered tree on Earth, under which Prince Siddhartha, the founder of Buddhism, achieved enlightenment. It is said that Buddha gazed at the tree in awe and gratitude after his enlightenment.

Then, see the Great Buddha Statue, a 25-meter-high Japanese-style statue that stands in a serene garden at the temple’s end. Unveiled by the Dalai Lama in 1989, it is surrounded by 10 smaller sculptures of Buddha’s disciples. The statue is partially hollow and contains approximately 20,000 bronze Buddhas.

Afterward, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Visit Monasteries + Temples + Later Transfer to Airport

Sujata Kuti - Visit Sujata Village, believed to be where Prince Siddhartha was offered a bowl of kheer (rice milk) while resting under a Banyan tree, weak and starved after intense penance. The Prince miraculously recovered after bathing in the river and eating the food. After spending a day in Sal Grove, he sat under a Pipal Tree in the evening, meditated, and attained enlightenment at night.

Gaya International Airport - Later, at a convenient time, transfer to Bodhgaya airport.

• Goods & Services Tax of 5% applied by Govt
• All monument entrances and entry fees as per itinerary
• AC private vehicle for airport transfers, sightseeing, and hotel pick-up/drop-off
• English speaking local guide [Govt Approved Tourist Guide]
• Breakfast included
• 1 night accommodation in a 4-star hotel with complimentary breakfast

• Tip & Gratuities
• Everything which is not mentioned in inclusions

Embark on an extensive 2-day tour of Bodhgaya, ideal for newcomers. Enjoy two days with a knowledgeable guide, discovering all there is to know about one of India’s most sacred cities for Buddhists, located along the Ganges River. Explore all the essential attractions and gain insightful commentary on Buddha’s life, his birth, and the wisdom he sought to share.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.