Bodh Gaya & Bihar
Buddhist Circuit: Bodh Gaya to Kushinagar
6 Nights / 7 Days
Gaya - Bodh Gaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Gorakhpur
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Package ID 0502Pilgrimage
Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Five days on the Buddha's path in Bihar: Bodh Gaya, the Vulture's Peak and Shanti Stupa at Rajgir, and the ruins of Nalanda, ending in Patna.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda is a 4-night, 5-day tour that also covers Patna. It starts in Gaya and ends in Patna. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0502
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Places
- Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Patna
- Starts
- Gaya
- Ends
- Patna
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Bodh Gaya and Bihar; Gaya is busiest during Pitru Paksha (September–October).
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0502
- Tour
- Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Destination
- Bodh Gaya & Bihar
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Temples and monasteries set their own timings; Bodh Gaya is busiest from December to February. Museums are closed on Mondays. Ropeways, guides and entry fees are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Bodh Gaya
Our representative meets you at Gaya airport or station for the short drive to Bodh Gaya. Evening chanting at the Mahabodhi temple under the Bodhi tree. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
Overnight: Bodh Gaya
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Day 2 — Bodh Gaya
Visit the Mahabodhi temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment and the Vajrasana diamond throne, then the monasteries built by Thailand, Japan, Bhutan and Tibet and the 25-metre Great Buddha statue. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
Overnight: Bodh Gaya
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Day 3 — Bodh Gaya to Rajgir
Drive to Rajgir (about 80 km), the old Magadha capital in a ring of hills. Take the ropeway up Ratnagiri to the Vishwa Shanti Stupa (paid locally) and walk to Griddhakuta, the Vulture's Peak, where the Buddha preached; then the Venuvana bamboo grove and the hot springs at Brahmakund. Overnight stay in Rajgir.
Overnight: Rajgir
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Day 4 — Nalanda – Patna
Visit the ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara, the ancient university and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its museum and the Xuanzang memorial (about 15 km), then the Jal Mandir at Pawapuri and on to Patna (about 90 km). Overnight stay in Patna.
Overnight: Patna
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Day 5 — Departure from Patna
After breakfast, the Bihar Museum (closed Mondays) or the Golghar granary, then the transfer to Patna airport or station. The tour ends here.
Route: Bodh Gaya → Rajgir → Patna
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Bodh Gaya | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Rajgir | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 4 | Patna | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda?
For this 4-night tour of Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Patna:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda cover?
The route is Bodh Gaya → Rajgir → Patna. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Bodh Gaya, 1 night in Rajgir and 1 night in Patna.
How long is the Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda, and where does it start and end?
4 nights and 5 days (4 Nights / 5 Days). It starts in Gaya (Day 1: Arrive in Bodh Gaya) and ends in Patna (Day 5: Departure from Patna).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda?
No. The Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda starts in Gaya and ends in Patna, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Patna. This applies to all 4 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Patna each morning after an overnight stay, so 4 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 5). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 4-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Patna, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Bodh Gaya & Bihar trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Bodh Gaya & Bihar trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Bodh Gaya and Bihar; Gaya is busiest during Pitru Paksha (September–October).
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing from Gaya or Patna as specified. Flights or trains are quoted separately.
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