3-Day Bodhgaya, Barabar Caves, Rajgir & Nalanda Tour
Highlights
Bodh Gaya, Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir
Locations Covered
Bodh Gaya, Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir
archaeological, museums, Cave
Private Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
Get a glimpse of Bihar's ancient history through a visit to the four most popular tourist destinations - Bodhgaya, Barabar, Rājagṛha and Nālandā. Learn about the region's royal and cultural heritage on this short but efficient tour of the sacred sites that retell ageless stories. Witness the 80 ft giant Buddha statue, visit the holy Mahabodhi temple, and do lots more on this 3-day tour.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Tour in Bodhgaya
Meet and greet with the tour guide.
Have a full and hearty breakfast.
Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi tree, Vajrasana or Diamond Throne, and other places in the temple complex.
- See the 80 ft giant Buddha statue along with Archaeological museum, monasteries and Sujata Garh.
- Visit the Mahabodhi temple, in the evening to experience the incredible ambience of the temple complex.
Return to the hotel.
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Day 2 - Barabar Cave Visit
Have an early morning breakfast.
Drive to Barabar Caves, a 2 hr drive from Bodhgaya, where the renowned author E.M. Forster took a visit and mentioned the place in his book 'A Passage To India'.
Visit all seven caves carved out of granite, dating back to the 3rd century BC, with their highly polished internal surface and exciting echo effect.
Drive back to Bodhgaya and stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3 - Excursion to Rājagṛha & Nālandā
Have a full and hearty morning breakfast.
Drive to Nālandā and Rājagṛha for a day excursion, taking about two and a half-hour reach.
Explore the ruins of one of the most ancient Universities, which is also a UNESCO world heritage site.
Visit the beautiful Nālandā archaeological museum.
Drive to Rājagṛha for lunch followed by exploring the heritage.
Visit Venu Vana Vihar, hot springs, World Peace Pagoda, Gridhakutta hill, and Sonbandar cave.
Drive back to the hotel in Bodhgaya.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.