Discover Buddha Tour

Location: Bodh Gaya

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Features

Holiday Type: Pilgrimage Tours

Interest Type: Pilgrimage Tours

Package Type: Pilgrimage Tours

Package Overview

Bodh Gaya:- Bodh Gaya is one of the most important major four pilgrimage sites associated to the life of Gautama Buddha. Bodh Gaya is a holy site of pilgrimage related with the Mahabodhi Temple compound in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. Mahabodhi Temple is situated at the distance of 110km from Patna which is the major city and state capital of Indian state Bihar. The popular diamond throne which is known as the Vajrasana and the divine Bodhi Tree are the most important elements of Mahabodhi Temple. Bodh Gaya is becoming major pilgrimage site now and getting famous amongst devotees of Buddha. Many tourists from all over the world visit Mahabodhi Temple throughout the year.

Varanasi:- Varanasi popularly known as Banaras. Varanasi is the one of the holy cities of India. Varanasi is situated at the bank of holy river Ganga and has number of temples which give this city the most sacred essence. It’s said that this holy city was discovered by Lord Shiva that’s why this city has religious importance. Varanasi is most popular pilgrimage site of India. Many people come to spend last days of their life at Varanasi as it is believed that a person who dies at this holy place can find “Moksha” ( The freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth ). Varanasi is also famed for its Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The biggest Buddhists pilgrimage site is located nearby and Varanasi is basically the base to visit Sarnath. The Ganga Aarti the evening ritual is a must see event for everyone, without which a visit to Varanasi is incomplete.

Kolkata:- Kolkata is famed for its culture, people, their food, music, literature and the movies. It is one of the most heavily populated cities in India by the side of the banks of river Ganga. Kolkata is famous for its majestic structures and modern amusement houses. Kolkata is popular for The Victoria memorial where Queen Victoria spent some years of her life. Some other interesting tourist places are the Eden Garden, Aurobindo Ashram, Bellur Math Temple, Birla Planetarium, Marble Palace, Howrah Bridge and Nicco Park. Kolkata is famous for Durga Puja festival which celebrated in October / November every year. Tourism in Kolkata is on its detonation these days, It’s becoming favourite tourist place amongst travellers.

To book Buddhist tour packages or Bodhgaya tour packages contact us at Bariza Holidays, we at Bariza Holidays has large range of pilgrimage tour packages and buddhist temple tour packages in our bucket. 

What it Includes?

  • 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 1 Night at Kolkata 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...

Exclusions

  • 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 Wise Itinerary

Day 1: Assistance on arrival And Hotel Check-in

Assistance on arrival and overnight drive to Bodhgaya (500 Kms / 10 Hrs). Overnight on coach.

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. Later evening visit Mahabodhi Temple. 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: Varanasi city tour and transfer to Kolkata

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 railway station to connect the train to Kolkata. Overnight on train.

Day 6: Kolkata Visit and departure

On arrival Kolkata, transfer to hotel for wash & Change. Later on city tour of Kolkata, visit Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial & Kali Temple. Evening departure transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward destination.

Terms & Conditions

  • 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.