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The Great Buddha Statue in Bodhgaya
Same day Bodhgaya tour from Varanasi
Same day Bodhgaya tour from Varanasi
Bodhgaya
Same day Bodhgaya tour from Varanasi

Same day Bodhgaya tour from Varanasi

By Tour Varanasi
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Free cancellation available
Price is £119 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Same day guided visit to Bodhgaya from Varanasi

The crucible of Buddhism, Bodhgaya was where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment beneath a bodhi tree 2600 years ago and became Buddha (the 'Awakened One'). In terms of blessedness, this tiny temple town is to Buddhists what Mecca is to Muslims. Unsurprisingly, it attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world every year, who come for prayer, study and meditation.

Activity location

  • Mahabodhi Temple
    • Bihar 824231
    • 824231, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mahabodhi Temple
    • Bihar 824231
    • 824231, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

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Same day Bodhgaya tour from Varanasi
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h14h
  • English

Same day guided visit to Bodhgaya from Varanasi

The crucible of Buddhism, Bodhgaya was where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment beneath a bodhi tree 2600 years ago and became Buddha (the 'Awakened One'). In terms of blessedness, this tiny temple town is to Buddhists what Mecca is to Muslims. Unsurprisingly, it attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world every year, who come for prayer, study and meditation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£118.73 x 1 Adult£118.73

Total
Price is £118.73
Until Tue, 4 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional and Govt approved tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedGST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuaranteed to skip the long lines
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private Air Conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEverything which is not mentioned into inclusions

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Mahabodhi Temple
  • 14h
  • Admission ticket included
At 05:00 AM take your packed breakfast from your Hotel and drive to Bodhgaya. You will reach Bodhgaya at around 10:00 AM. On arrival in Bodhgaya visit to Maha Bodhi Temple Complex - is one of the oldest brick temples in India. The magnificent Unesco World Heritage–listed Mahabodhi Temple, marking the hallowed ground where Buddha attained enlightenment and formulated his philosophy of life, forms the spiritual heart of Bodhgaya. Pilgrims and visitors from all walks of life and religions come to worship or just soak up the atmosphere of this sacred place. An enthralling way to start or finish the day is to stroll around the inside of the perimeter of the temple compound (in an auspicious clockwise pattern) and watch a sea of maroon and yellow dip and rise, while Tibetan monks perform endless prostrations on their prayer boards. After this see Bodhi Tree - Undoubtedly, the most sacred fig tree ever to grace the Earth was the Bodhi Tree at Bodhgaya, under which Prince Siddhartha, the founder of Buddhism, achieved enlightenment. Buddha was said to have stared unblinkingly at the tree in an awed gesture of gratitude and wonder after his enlightenment. The 4.8-hectare (11.9-acre) complex also includes ancient shrines and modern structures built by Buddhist devotees. It was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002. After this see the Great Budhha Statue - This 25m-high Japanese-style statue towers above a pleasant garden at the end of Temple St. The impressive monument was unveiled by the Dalai Lama in 1989 and is surrounded by 10 smaller sculptures of Buddha’s disciples. The statue is partially hollow and is said to contain some 20,000 bronze Buddhas. After this visit to Vishupad Temple - As the name suggests, this temple was built as a dedication to Lord Vishnu and features a 40 cm long footprint of Lord Vishnu that is enclosed by a basin made of silver plates. Later after this visit to some famous monasteries such as Thai Monastery, Vietnamese Monastery, Japani Monastery etc. If you wish to perform Pind Daan rituals for your ancentors, you can do it here at some additional cost should be paid to Pundit directly. Later after all these drive back to Varanasi and on arrival in Varanasi transfer to your Hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMahabodhi Temple
    • Bihar 824231
    • 824231, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMahabodhi Temple
    • Bihar 824231
    • 824231, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

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