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3-Day Bodhgaya, Barabar Caves, Rajgir & Nalanda Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Museum, Cave

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    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.

Highlights
  • Marvel at the 80 ft giant Buddha statue in Bodhgaya
  • Drive to the mysterious Barabar Caves
  • Visit the Nalanda archaeological museum
  • Visit the famous Mahabodhi Temple in Gaya
  • Day 1 - Tour in Bodhgaya expand_more

    • 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.

  • Day 2 - Barabar Cave Visit expand_more

    • 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.

  • Day 3 - Excursion to Rājagṛha & Nālandā expand_more

    • 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

  • Chauffeur driving an air-conditioned deluxe car for all the sightseeing and drives

  • Gaya airport arrival and departure transfers

  • All parking and fuels

  • Professional government approved English speaking Indian guide at all destinations

  • Mineral water bottles (one bottle per day) and chips

What's Excluded

  • Accommodation 

  • Monument and camera fees

  • Meals/drinks

  • Tips

  • Any services not mentioned above

  • Any increase in cost beyond our control such as fuel increase, government levies and taxes etc

Know before you go

  • Mobile phone or any electronic items not allowed in the Mahabodhi temple complex. 

  • Archaeological museum closed every Friday. 

  • A rented car will be used with a professional driver. 

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
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1 To 4 USD 555 Per Person

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