Bodhgaya Tour with Rajgir & Nalanda Sightseeing in India

Day 01 :-Bodhgaya –Arrival –Local Visit to Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree

After arrival in Bodhgaya , pick up from Bodhgaya Airport/Railway Station. Check-in the hotel. Later, explore Local Sightseeing of Bodhgaya like Ancient Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple) and Bodhi Tree under which Lord Buddha got Enlightenment . The Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous Buddhist Pilgrimage place in India .

Have dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 02 :- Bodhgaya - Dungeshwari Cave Temples (12 KM, 30 Min) - Sujata Village - Buddhist Monasteries - Half Day Meditation Session

After breakfast drive to Gaya . Visit, Dungeshwari Cave Temples also known as the Mahakala Caves. Lord Buddha underwent years of penance here before he descended to Bodhgaya. Also visit Sujata Village Temple where Lady Sujata offered Kheer to Lord Buddha.

Later, visit famous Buddhist Monasteries of Bodhgaya built by different nations. You can explore Burmese Monastery , Tibetan Monastery , Japanese Monastery and Chinese Monastery .

Later, return to hotel. Have dinner and overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 03 :- Bodhgaya -Rajgir (70 KM, 1 Hr, 30 Min) Local Sightseeing - Nalanda (40 KM, 01 Hrs) - Nalanda University Complex - Bodhgaya (100 KM, 2 Hrs)

After breakfast, we will drive to Rajgir the Ancient Capital of the Magadha Empire and is a pilgrimage for Buddhists. The Japanese Buddhists have built the massive Vishwa Shanti Stupa on the Ratnagiri Hill. The stupa has statues of Buddha at the four stages of his life - birth, enlightenment, teaching and death. Griddhakuta (Vulture’s Peak) is another site where Lord Buddha stopped by to preach. Also visit Venuvan Kalakandanivapa , Bimbisar Prison and Pippala Caves . Have lunch in Rajgir.

After lunch, drive to Nalanda to visit Nalanda University Archaeological Complex. After the walk around the ruins, visit the Xuan Zang Memorial Hall which is a Chinese Pagoda.

Later, return to Bodhgaya. Have dinner and overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 04 :-Bodhgaya- Drop to Bodhgaya Airport/Railway Station

After breakfast, drop to Bodhgaya Airport/Railway Station. Return with pleasant memories of Holy Buddhist Trip in India.