01 Day
Duration
Varanasi-Bodh Gaya
Location
12+
Age
Jan-dec
Dates
Overview: Varanasi to Bodh Gaya One Day Tour
Varanasi to Bodh Gaya One Day Tour the state of Bihar, the Gaya district contains the amazing location of Bodh Gaya. It is a pilgrimage destination. The Buddha is well-known in this area. Bodhgaya is a Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site. There are a number of statues in this area that depict the location that the Buddhists used during the Mauryan period. For Buddhists, this location holds immense significance as one of their four pilgrimage sites. There are many locations in Bodhgaya that are highly recommended, and each one has a unique legend concerning the Buddha. These locations are breathtakingly gorgeous and convey a variety of messages to visitors. Visitors would feel calmer and travel easier after seeing these places.
Day 01: Varanasi to Bodh Gaya and back to Varanasi
Drive to Bodhgaya at 5:00 AM in the morning after grabbing your packed breakfast from your hotel. At approximately 10:00 AM, you will arrive at Bodhgaya. Explore the Maha Bodhi Temple upon arrival at Bodhgaya, which is among India’s oldest brick temples. Bodhgaya’s spiritual center is the majestic Mahabodhi Temple, which is recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site. It marks the sacred site where Buddha obtained enlightenment and developed his life philosophy.
Come to pray, or simply to take in the aura of this hallowed location; pilgrims and guests from all walks of life and religions arrive. A fascinating way to begin or end the day is to go around the inside perimeter of the temple enclosure in a circular, auspicious circle and watch a sea of maroon and yellow dip and rise, accompanied by Tibetan monks making unending prostrations on their prayer boards.
Next, observe the Bodhi Tree. Prince Siddhartha, the founder of Buddhism, attained enlightenment under the shade of this tree, which is unquestionably the most revered fig tree on Earth. After attaining enlightenment, it is reported that Buddha gazed fixedly at the tree, expressing appreciation and wonder.
There are also contemporary buildings constructed by Buddhist devotees on the 4.8-hectare (11.9-acre) complex, in addition to historical shrines. In 2002, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Next, visit the Great Buddha Statue, which is situated at the end of Temple Street. This 25-meter-tall Japanese-style statue looms over a scenic garden. Surrounded by ten smaller sculptures of Buddha’s pupils, the striking monument was unveiled by the Dalai Lama in the year 1989. According to reports, the partially hollow statue contains around 20,000 bronze Buddhas.
After visiting the Vishupad Temple, which was constructed as a tribute to Lord Vishnu and has a 40 cm-long footprint of the deity surrounded by a basin made of silver plates, one can feel the spirit of the temple.
Visits to a few well-known monasteries, including those in Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and other countries, followed this one.
Pind Daan rituals for your ancestors can be performed here for an extra fee, which should be given directly to the Pundit. Once everything is finished, drive back to Varanasi and our driver drop you at hotel reservation.
Include
- All transportation is done in an air-conditioned private cab.
- Pickup and drop-off from Hotel/Airport.
- Driver and fuel charges.
- Professional private tour guide
- Tour as per the itinerary (you may skip or add some places in the region).
Not Included
- Monument entrance fees.
- Any meals.
- Gratuities (recommended)