Bodhgaya Full Day Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Mahabodhi Temple

  Morning pickup from Bodhgaya city hotels. Then Start your journey at the Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 5th–6th century CE. Meditate under the sacred Bodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.Explore the Vajrasana (Diamond Throne), where Buddha sat in deep meditation. Visit the Mucalinda Lake, where a snake is believed to have protected Buddha from storms. Witness Buddhist monks chanting prayers, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Note: Free entry (₹100–₹300 for camera/video permits)

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Great Buddha Statue

  Visit the 80-feet tall Great Buddha Statue, made of sandstone and red granite. And admire the serene posture of Buddha in dhyana mudra (meditative pose), surrounded by smaller disciple statues.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Metta Buddharam Temple

  Explore the Metta Buddha Statue, a newly built symbol of loving-kindness and compassion. Take in the stunning design and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for meditation and photography.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Thai Monastery

  Explore the Thai Monastery, featuring golden Thai-style architecture and a stunning golden Buddha idol. Visit the Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, built in Japanese architectural style, with intricate wooden carvings.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Royal Bhutan Monastery

  Experience Tibetan Buddhist traditions at the Tibetan Karma Temple, adorned with prayer wheels and colorful murals. Visit the Royal Bhutan Monastery, built by Bhutanese monks, featuring beautiful carvings depicting Buddha’s life. After visiting Tibetan & Bhutanese Monastery, enjoy lunch at good restaurant.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Sujata Kuti

  Visit Sujata Stupa, built in honor of Sujata, a woman who offered kheer (rice pudding) to Buddha before his enlightenment. Explore Sujata Kuti, the village where she lived, and learn about this significant pre-enlightenment event.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  Explore the Bodh Gaya Archaeological Museum, showcasing ancient Buddhist relics, sculptures, and scriptures. Admire artifacts from the Mauryan and Gupta periods, including statues of Buddha and Bodhisattvas.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8

  Visit the Sleeping Buddha Statue, symbolizing Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana (final liberation). Observe its peaceful expression, representing enlightenment beyond life and death. Later drop back to your hotel.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If pickup from Gaya hotels, railway station, or airport is required, an additional charge will apply, payable directly.
• Tour can be customized as per customer's requirement or location.
• Car Type: for one to two people, four Seater Sedan.
• Car Type: for three to four people, five Seater Innova.

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