3-Day Bodhgaya Heritage Tour with Barabar Caves, Rajgir and Nalanda

3 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Get a glimpse of Bihar's ancient history through visits to four of its most popular destinations - Bodhgaya, Barabar, Rājagṛbha, and Nālandā. Learn about the re...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda · Languages: English

Know before you go: Mobile phones or any electronic items are not allowed in the Mahabodhi Temple complex.; The Archaeological Museum is closed every Friday.; A rented car will be used with a professional driver.

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What's Included

Chauffeur-driven air-conditioned deluxe car for all sightseeing and drives
Gaya airport arrival and departure transfers
All parking and fuel
Professional government-approved English-speaking Indian guide at all destinations
Mineral water bottles (one bottle per day) and chips

Not Included

Accommodation
Monument and camera fees
Meals and drinks
Tips
Any services not mentioned above
Any increase in cost beyond our control, such as fuel increases, government levies, and taxes

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Bodhgaya Temple Complex and Sacred Sites

Meet and greet with your tour guide. Meet and greet with your tour guide. Have a full and hearty breakfast. Have a full and hearty breakfast. Visit Mahabodhi Temple, the Bodhi Tree, Vajrasana or Diamond Throne, and other places in the temple complex. Visit Mahabodhi Temple, the Bodhi Tree, Vajrasana or Diamond Throne, and other places in the temple complex. See the 80 ft giant Buddha statue, along with the Archaeological Museum, monasteries, and Sujata Garh. See the 80 ft giant Buddha statue, along with the Archaeological Museum, monasteries, and Sujata Garh. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple again in the evening to experience the incredible ambience of the temple complex. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple again in the evening to experience the incredible ambience of the temple complex. Return to the hotel. Return to the hotel.
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Day 02

Barabar Caves Excursion

Have an early morning breakfast. Have an early morning breakfast. Drive to Barabar Caves, a 2-hour drive from Bodhgaya, where the renowned author E.M. Forster visited and mentioned the place in his book 'A Passage to India'. Drive to Barabar Caves, a 2-hour drive from Bodhgaya, where the renowned author E.M. Forster visited 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 surfaces and exciting echo effect. Visit all seven caves carved out of granite, dating back to the 3rd century BC, with their highly polished internal surfaces and exciting echo effect. Drive back to Bodhgaya and stay overnight at the hotel. Drive back to Bodhgaya and stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 03

Nālandā and Rājagṛbha Heritage Excursion

Have a full and hearty morning breakfast. Have a full and hearty morning breakfast. Drive to Nālandā and Rājagṛbha for a day excursion, taking about two and a half hours to reach. Drive to Nālandā and Rājagṛbha for a day excursion, taking about two and a half hours to reach. Explore the ruins of one of the most ancient universities, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ruins of one of the most ancient universities, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the beautiful Nālandā Archaeological Museum. Visit the beautiful Nālandā Archaeological Museum. Drive to Rājagṛbha for lunch, followed by heritage exploration. Drive to Rājagṛbha for lunch, followed by heritage exploration. Visit Venu Vana Vihar, the hot springs, World Peace Pagoda, Gridhakutta Hill, and Sonbandar Cave. Visit Venu Vana Vihar, the hot springs, World Peace Pagoda, Gridhakutta Hill, and Sonbandar Cave. Drive back to the hotel in Bodhgaya. Drive back to the hotel in Bodhgaya. End of the tour.