At a glance
- Duration
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Pickup
- Varanasi (home, hotel, station or airport)
- Transport
- Private AC car for the whole trip
- Best time to go
- October to March. December and January are busy with Buddhist pilgrims.
- Pace
- Easy to moderate. Some walking at Nalanda and Rajgir.
- Good for
- Pilgrimage, Heritage, Weekend
Overview
The Mahabodhi Temple where the Buddha found enlightenment, the hills of Rajgir and the ruins of Nalanda University.
Trip highlights
- Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Vishwa Shanti Stupa and the ropeway at Rajgir
- Ruins of the ancient Nalanda University
- Vishnupad Temple in Gaya
Itinerary
3 days · starts from Varanasi
Drive to Bodh Gaya (5 hours). Evening at Mahabodhi Temple.
Stay: Bodh GayaDinner on your own
Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Gridhakuta peak and the Nalanda ruins.
Stay: Bodh GayaBreakfast
Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, then drive back to Varanasi.
Breakfast
Hotels
Bodh Gaya3-star hotel near the Mahabodhi Temple or similar
2 nightsHotels are confirmed at the time of booking; a similar hotel of the same category may be given if these are full.
Inclusions
What's included
- 2 nights hotel stays
- Daily breakfast
- AC car for the trip
- Tolls and parking
Not included
- Entry tickets
- Ropeway at Rajgir
- Lunch and dinner
Before you go
Things to carry
- Government photo ID
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Cap and water bottle for the Nalanda ruins
Important notes
- The Mahabodhi Temple charges a small fee for cameras and phones.
- Nalanda ruins are closed on some public holidays; we plan the day accordingly.
Policies
Booking and payment
- Enquiring is free. You get the full plan and price in writing on WhatsApp before you pay.
- The trip is confirmed once the advance is received and we send a written confirmation.
- Pay by UPI, bank transfer or at our office in Pandeypur.
Prices
- The price shown is a starting price per person on twin sharing.
- Your final price depends on dates, group size and hotel availability.
- See our cancellation policy and terms.
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