Location: Bodh Gaya

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days

Holiday Type: Pilgrimage Tours

Interest Type: Pilgrimage Tours

Package Type: Pilgrimage Tours

Bodhgaya:- Bodhgaya is located in Bihar, approx. 96km away from state capital Patna. The Mahabodhi Vihar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bodh Gaya is the place where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. The Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya is directly associated to the life of Gautam Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who attained enlightenment or perfect insight when he was meditating under Bodhi tree. The temple was built straight to the east of the Bodhi tree which is supposed to be a direct inheritor of the unique Bodhi Tree. Many tourists visit Mahabodhi temple throughout the year from all over the world. It is the favourite pilgrimage site for Lord Buddha’s devotees.

Rajgir:- Rajgir is the complex of temples and monasteries. This small city of Bihar is one of the most important and admired tourist places in India. Rajgir is a very scenic place as located in a valley. The small town surrounded by hills is sheltered with lush green forest which makes this place more beautiful. Rajgir or Rajgrih be a sign of the abode of Royalty. This place has been connected with Lord Buddha and Buddhism. Gautam Buddha spent many years in Rajgir and gave sermons here. The Jivekarmavan monastery was the favourite residence for Buddha. Even Bimbisar gave Venuvan Vihar to Buddha for his dwelling.

The teaching of Buddha was executed at Rajgir and it was also the place for the first Buddhist assembly. Today Rajgir has come up as one of the major significant pilgrimage for the Buddhist. Rajgir also has many beautiful Hindu and Jain temples which attract Hindus and Jains followers. Not only as a pilgrimage site, Rajgir has come up as health and winter resort because of its warm water ponds. These ponds are supposed to contain some medicinal elements which help in healing of many skin diseases. The additional attraction of Rajgir is the Ropeway which takes tourists uphill to the Shanti Stupa and Monasteries built by the Japanese disciples on top of the Ratnagiri hills.

Varanasi:- Varanasi is one of the holy cities of India. Varanasi is located in Uttar Pradesh. It is also popular by the name of Kashi and Banaras. As per Hindu mythology this is the city of “Moksha” ( the freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth ). A per Hinduism it is said that those who die and are cremated here find an instant doorway to liberation from the rotation of death and re-births. Varanasi is famous as the city of temples that’s why it is popular pilgrimage site. Varanasi is more than 3000 years old; it is the oldest city of the world. Varanasi is situated on bank of holy Ganga river. The Ganga Ghats (river front) are the most admired pilgrimage sight of Varanasi and are hubs of music and learning.

If you are planning to visit holy places or cities of India contact are tour experts, we at Bariza Holidays has many pilgrimage tour packages and best Bodhgaya tour packages including buddhist tour packages.

• Welcome drink on arrival.
• All Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
• Daily Breakfast at respective Hotel.
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
• All transfers and local sightseeing by Indigo.
• Accommodation for 1 Night at Varanasi on Double Sharing Basis as Per Package selected. 
• Accommodation for 3 Nights at Bodh Gaya on Double Sharing Basis as Per Package selected. 
• Meal Plan :- Breakfast only.

Please Note :- These rates are valid for Indian Passport holders only, foreigners are requested to, please cross check the rates with our tour experts before booking the package.

Important Note :- This is a proposal of quotation and not a confirmation of booking. Rates are subject to revision, hence we requests our customers to check the current rates with our Tour Experts in the moment of confirmation of the services or before the final booking...

• Medical & Travel insurance
• Personal expenses are not included in the package.
• X-Mas & New Year supplements will be charged extra.
• Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
• Any Airfare or Government Service tax as per the govt. rule (as applicable).
• The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary.
• Any monument entrance fee/activity charges/adventure sport charges / Gaming charges, Jungle Safari etc. (if applicable).
• Guide charges are not included in the package. This can be arranged at additional cost as per the guest request if available on that location.

Day 1: Assistance on arrival And Hotel Check-in

Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later evening visit Mahabodhi Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Local Sightseeing And Excursion At Bodhgaya & Mahabodhi temple

After Breakfast full day city tour of bodhgaya. Visit Sujata Village, Niranjana river & various International monasteries. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Visit Rajgir and Nalanda & Overnight at Bodh Gaya

After breakfast at hotel later excursion to Rajgir (102 kms), Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru's Fort. After lunch drive to Nalanda, (12 kms). It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. After visit drive back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Varanasi city tour and overnight at hotel

After Breakfast leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi by surface (250 kms / 7 hrs). Varanasi is famous for Hindus and Buddhists as its close proximity to Sarnath. Arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Later Back to Varanasi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Hotel Check-out And Drop At Varanasi Airport

Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. Come back to hotel for breakfast. Later sightseeing tour of the city including the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughul Emperor Aurangazeb built on the site of an ancient Hindu Temple. Evening transfer to Varanasi airport to connect the flight for onward destination.

• Transportation as per the itinerary only.
• The package can’t be clubbed with any other offer/deal.
• Package inclusions and itinerary can’t be change/negotiate.
• All transfers, excursions, sightseeing and travel as per itinerary.
• Service Tax would be charged extra as per the govt. rule (as applicable).
• The package can’t be booked for a single person; it is for 2 adults only.
• Local sightseeing as per the itinerary depends on the local weather conditions.
• Refund on cancellation depends upon the concerned hotel’s cancellation policies.
• Guests are not allowed to drive the cab, provided for the above mentioned itinerary.
• The above package is not valid during the festival season, national holidays, long weekends, and New Year.
• Per person rates (in Rs.), and applicable on 2 persons on twin sharing basis. (Maximum 2 adults per room are allowed).
• In case of delay in departure occur by guest, cab extra charges will be charge to the guest. Cab will be available till 12 am of last day of booked package.
• Guests are not allowed to drink (alcohol)/smoke / do any other illegal activities as per the Indian laws inside the cab, provided for the above mentioned itinerary.
• Package rates are subject to change without prior notice. However the new package rates would be conveyed to the guest depending on the availability in the hotels.
• One Child between 0 to 4 years is complimentary (without bed) after that each child between 0 to 4 years 50% of per person package cost without extra bed, child between 4 To 12 years will be charged 70% of the per person package cost with extra bed ( mattress ) sharing the same room with parents, beyond 12 years 100% per person package cost will be charged with extra bed (mattress) sharing the same room with parents and we request our guest to declare the actual age of the child at the time booking.
• Bariza Holidays reserves the right to change/modify/terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice. However the guests who have already booked their packages would be informed on time.