Gaya Trip Overview
Get a comprehensive tour of Bodhgaya on this 2-day that’s perfect for first-time visitors. Spend two days in the company of a guide, learning everything there is to know about one of India’s holiest cities – for Buddhists, perched on the banks of the Ganges River. Visit all the must-see attractions and listen to in-depth commentary on the life of Budhha, his birth and the knowledge he wanted to spread out.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Gaya, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Gaya, Bihar, India
Get a comprehensive tour of Bodhgaya on this 2-day that’s perfect for first-time visitors. Spend two days in the company of a guide, learning everything there is to know about one of India’s holiest cities – for Buddhists, perched on the banks of the Ganges River. Visit all the must-see attractions and listen to in-depth commentary on the life of Budhha, his birth and the knowledge he wanted to spread out.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Bodhgaya + Evening visit to Mahabodhi Temple complex
Pass By: Gaya Airport, Gaya – Sherghati Rd, Gaya, Bihar 823004, India
On arrival at Gaya airport you will be met by our company guide and transferred to your Hotel [Accommodation will be booked by us and included in this package].
Company representatives cannot come into the baggage collection area. Having collected your luggage, please make your way towards the exit of the terminal building where you will see a bank of people waiting for you. Amongst them will be a Tour Varanasi’s Guide who will be waiting to greet you with a paging board with your name on that. He will meet, greet and bring you to your Hotel booked.
Or if you are arriving Bodhgaya by surface from Varanasi or from any other destination, we shall coordinate and meet you once you arrive in Bodhgaya city.
Stop At: Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar 824231, Bodh Gaya 824231 India
Later in the evening you will visit to to Maha Bodhi Temple Complex – This Temple is one of the oldest brick temples in India. Unesco World Heritage–listed this Mahabodhi Temple, marking the hallowed ground where Buddha attained enlightenment and formulated his philosophy of life, forms the spiritual heart of Bodhgaya.
After this see Bodhi Tree – Undoubtedly, the most sacred tree ever to grace the Earth was the Bodhi Tree at Bodhgaya, under which Prince Siddhartha, the founder of Buddhism religion, achieved enlightenment. Buddha was said to have stared unblinkingly at the tree in an awed gesture of gratitude and wonder after his enlightenment.
After this see the Great Budhha Statue – This 25m-high Japanese-style statue towers above a pleasant garden at the end of Temple. The impressive monument was unveiled by the Dalai Lama in 1989 and is surrounded by 10 smaller sculptures of Buddha’s disciples. The statue is partially hollow and is said to contain some 20,000 bronze Buddhas.
Later after it return back to Hotel and stay overnight.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel Sujata or Similar – 4 Star Category Hotel
Day 2: See monasteries + Temples + Later transfer to airport
Stop At: Kalakunj vastralya, Mathur Rd, Chand Chaura, Gaya, Bihar 823001, India
After breakfast in Hotel visit to Vishupad Temple – As the name suggests, this temple was built as a dedication to Lord Vishnu and features a 40 cm long footprint of Lord Vishnu that is enclosed by a basin made of silver plates.
Later visit to some famous Budhhist monasties.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sujata Kuti, 8 Km from Bodh Gaya, Bodh Gaya India
After this visit to Sujata village – Sujata Village was believed to be the place where Prince Siddharta was offered with a bowl of kheer (rice milk) when resting under a Bayan tree, ailing, feeble and starved after practicing severe penance. The Prince recovered miraculously after bathing in the river and taking the food. After staying a day in Sal Grove, he proceeded to sit under a Pipal Tree in the evening, meditated and attained enlightenment at night.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Gaya Airport, Gaya – Sherghati Rd, Gaya, Bihar 823004, India
Later after this at an ideal time transfer to Bodhgaya airport.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
