Positioned on the banks of Neranjana, Bodh is a consecrated city in the Indian state of Bihar. A UNESCO World Heritage Place at the moment, Bodh was the abode where Lord Buddha accomplished enlightenment and received the name Bodhisattva.
Overview
Bodhgaya, being a spiritual centre does not offer many choices when it comes to non-vegetarian food or liquor. However, the township withstands quite a diversity from Italian dishes including pasta and pizzas to Tibetan dishes, Korean cuisine, Thai cuisine, to traditional Bihari Cuisine.
Highlights
- Get allured by the magic of Bodhgaya
- Ruminate under the Bodhi tree
- Sight the wonderful gold plated deity in the temple
- Pamper your soul far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Itinerary
The tour begins.
Upon your arrival at Varanasi, you will be transferred to the hotel and then in the evening you can come out to witness the Ganga aarti. There will be an overnight stay in Varanasi.
Exploration tour
You can have your breakfast at the hotel and then check out of the hotel. You can then proceed to Allahabad and on the way, you can visit Durga temple, Tulsi Manas temple, Sankat Mochan temple and the Bharat Mata temple of Varanasi. Upon your arrival at Allahabad, you can check in to the hotel and then go sightseeing at Ananda Bhawan & lying Hanuman Temple, Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Akshaya Vat. There will be an overnight stay.
Touring in and around some of the popular places of tourist attraction
You can have your breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Chitrakoot. You can visit Ramghat, Kamadgiri, Bharat Milap, Janaki Kund, Hanuman Dhara, Sati anusayia etc. Later you can return to Allahabad for a night stay.
Trip to Ram Janmbhumi
Have your breakfast at the hotel and then check out from the same. You will then proceed towards Ayodhya. You will be visiting the birthplace of Lord Rama and other temples where he spent most of his childhood, Lakshman Ghat, Kala Ram Temple, Kanak Bhavan Temple and several Jain shrines. There will be an overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Trip to the city of nawabs
You can have your breakfast and then move to Lucknow. Upon reaching you can check in to the hotel and go sightseeing at Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Hussainibad picture gallery, Clock Tower, Jama Masjid, Lucknow Residency. There will be an overnight stay.
Trip to Varanasi
You can have your breakfast at the hotel and then proceed to Varanasi. Check in to the hotel and make an overnight stay.
Trip to Bodhgaya
Have breakfast at the hotel and then check out from the same. You can then proceed to Bodhgaya. There will be an overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Visiting places of tourist attraction at Varanasi
you can have your breakfast at the hotel and then check out from the same and enjoy sightseeing at Bodhgaya. You can visit the Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple, Maha Bodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Chinese Temple, and school of the destitute. Then you can return to Varanasi and have an overnight stay.
The trip ends.
You can have your breakfast at the hotel and then get transferred to the airport or railway station after check out from the hotel.
Cost Includes
- Pick up and drop from the airport/railway/bus station.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis.
- All breakfast included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle.
- Driver’s bata, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges All applicable taxes.
Cost Excludes
- Service Tax – 5% GST Extra.
- Any train, bus, or air price any more meals not listed in the package's contents.
- Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any personal costs like phone, minibar, room service, laundry, etc.
- Any fees for services or activities not covered by the included.
- Additional fees during high season, long weekends, or festival periods.
FAQs
The best time to visit Bodh Gaya is from October to March. Many tourists also visit the place on Buddha Purnima, in the month of May.
Yes, alcohol is officially banned in Bodh Gaya due to the religious significance of the place. Anyone caught consuming alcohol here can be punished with 5 years of imprisonment.
The best places to accommodate in Bodh Gaya are:
1. Hotel Orchid
2. Hotel Sakura House
3. Dhamma Grand Hotel & Resort
4. Maya Heritage
5. Vistara Homestay
6. Hotel Lumbini International
