Patna: Bodhgaya & Barabar Cave 2-Day Tour with Guide
ID: GYG1346199-2055362
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore Bodhgaya and Barabar Caves on a 2-day tour from Patna. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, and Big Buddha Statue, and enjoy a guided tour of Bodhgaya’s temples.
Day 1: Patna Pickup, Barabar Cave, and Bodhgaya
Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Patna. Drive towards Bodhgaya, stopping along the way to visit the Barabar Caves, the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. Continue to Bodhgaya and check into your hotel (not included).
After freshening up, visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. See the Bodhi Tree, where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment, and explore the Sri Lanka Temple and Chinese Temple. Spend the night in Bodhgaya.
Day 2: Bodhgaya City Tour, Mahakala Cave, and Patna Drop
In the morning, visit the Big Buddha Statue, an 80-foot tall statue that stands as a symbol of peace and enlightenment. Continue to the Karma Temple, Japanese Temple, Bhutanese Temple, Thai Temple, Metta Buddha Temple (closed on Wednesdays and Sundays), and Karmapa Temple.
Next, visit the Mahakala Cave, Sujata Temple, and Sujata Stupa. Enjoy some free time for shopping and personal activities. In the afternoon, drive back to Patna and get dropped off at your hotel or preferred location.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient Barabar Caves, the oldest rock-cut caves in India
- Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bodhgaya
- See the Bodhi Tree, where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment
- Explore the Big Buddha Statue, a symbol of peace and enlightenment
- Enjoy a guided tour of Bodhgaya’s temples, including the Karma Temple
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel stay in Bodhgaya is not included
Meals are not included
Camera fees at monuments are not included
Any electronic items restricted inside Mahabodhi temple.
Guest need to keep all electronics items in Locker which is free of cost.
INCLUDED
- Ac Car
- Tour Guide Only in Bodhgaya
- Water Bottle 1 liter per day per person
- Diesel + Toll + Driver expenses
- Pickup and drop from Patna
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel stay in Bodhgaya
- Any Kinds of meals
- Any kinds of extra expenses
- Tips towards driver/ Guide/ Hotel staff
- Camera Fee at Monuments
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.