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Enjoy a private guided tour of Bodhgaya and Gaya, combining important Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage sites. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple and sacred Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Metta Buddha Temple, Sujata Stupa and Vishnupad Temple. Travel comfortably by private vehicle with a local guide and enjoy a flexible itinerary at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from all hotels within Bodhgaya. Please provide your hotel name at the time of booking or at least 2 days before your travel date. The pickup details will be shared within 12 hours before the tour start time.
Itinerary
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1Great Buddha Statue
The Great Buddha Statue of Bodhgaya is one of the tallest statues of the Buddha in India, standing 80 feet high. It was unveiled in 1989 by the Dalai Lama and has since become an iconic symbol of the town. Made of sandstone and red granite, the statue shows the Buddha in meditation posture, radiating peace and calm. Around it are smaller statues of his disciples, adding to the spiritual atmosphere. The site is visited by both pilgrims and tourists who come to sit quietly, reflect, and take in the serene surroundings. The Great Buddha Statue is not only a landmark of Bodhgaya but also a modern tribute to the Buddha’s timeless message.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Metta Buddharam Temple
Visit the Metta Buddha, a modern Buddhist monument dedicated to the teaching of loving-kindness. In Pali, metta means goodwill or universal kindness. The peaceful setting offers time for meditation or quiet reflection and provides a meaningful reminder of compassion as a central Buddhist value.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Mahabodhi Temple
Visit the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple, marking the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. Explore the temple complex and spend time at the sacred Bodhi Tree, with an opportunity for prayer, meditation and quiet reflection.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sujata Kuti
Visit Sujata Stupa, dedicated to Sujata, who offered milk-rice to Siddhartha after years of severe fasting. Her offering helped him regain his strength and marked an important turning point toward the Middle Way and enlightenment.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Dungeshwari Hills
Visit the Dungeshwari Caves, where Siddhartha Gautama practised severe austerities during his search for enlightenment. Explore the simple caves and shrines while learning how this period helped lead him toward the Middle Way.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Vishnupad Temple
Visit Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, one of Bihar’s most important Hindu pilgrimage sites. The temple is associated with a sacred footprint of Lord Vishnu and stands near the Falgu River. It is also well known for pind daan rituals performed in memory of ancestors.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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