7N / 8D
Buddhist Circuit — Bodh Gaya to Kushinagar
ID: TG-00006
- Hotel
- Daily Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
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Bodh Gaya Festival & Culture Tour — 2N / 3D
Festivals & Culture · Bihar · Buddhist pilgrimage
Festivals & CulturePilgrimageHeritage & Culture
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
2N / 3D · priced on enquiry
About this trip
Experience Bodh Gaya around its festival season — culture, colour and local celebration, planned to the calendar. The Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya is where the Buddha is held to have attained enlightenment, and the Mahabodhi Temple around it is a UNESCO site and one of the four principal Buddhist pilgrimage places. What makes the town unusual is the ring of monasteries built by Buddhist nations — Thai, Bhutanese, Japanese, Tibetan, Burmese — each in its own national architecture, within walking distance of each other. Visiting them in an afternoon is the closest thing to a tour of Buddhist Asia available in one place. Go at dawn when monks from every tradition are circumambulating together; it is quiet and it is the reason to stay overnight rather than pass through from Gaya. Over two nights the festivals & culture angle sets the rhythm in Bodh Gaya — a settled arrival, one full day built squarely around the theme, and a closing morning for whatever you want to revisit. Days lean towards the local festival calendar, its colour, ceremony and timing. Pricing is on enquiry, and every detail — the exact day plan, the theme extras and the hotels — is tailored with you and confirmed at quotation.
What this package includes
- 2N / 3D
- Hotel
- Daily Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
- Activities
Trip at a glance
What is the Bodh Gaya Festival & Culture Tour — 2N / 3D?
Experience Bodh Gaya around its festival season — culture, colour and local celebration, planned to the calendar. The Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya is where the Buddha is held to have attained enlightenment, and the Mahabodhi Temple around it is a UNESCO site and one of the four principal Buddhist pilgrimage places.
- Duration
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Start → End
- Bodh Gaya → Bodh Gaya
- States
- Bihar
- Best time
- October to March
- Hotel category
- 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Transfers
- Private air-conditioned car for transfers & sightseeing
- Ideal for
- Culture & festival travellers
What you see & do
Tour highlights
Mahabodhi TempleDawn is the hour. Phones and shoes are restricted — check at the gate.
The Bodhi TreeA descendant of the original. Sit rather than photograph.
International monasteriesThai, Bhutanese, Japanese, Tibetan and more, all walkable.
Great Buddha Statue25 metres, carved from sandstone and granite. Consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1989.
Onward transfer
Quick facts
- Destination
- Bodh Gaya
- Starting point
- Bodh Gaya
- Ending point
- Bodh Gaya
- Duration
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- States
- Bihar
- Hotel category
- 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Transfers
- Private air-conditioned car for transfers & sightseeing
- Ideal for
- Culture & festival travellers
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
Family
Honeymoon
Seniors
Friends
Corporate
Solo
Good to know
Important information
- •Festivals & Culture extras (sessions, activities, festival timing) are arranged and confirmed — never promised blind; we advise what is genuinely available in your travel window.
- •Best time to visit: October to March.
- •This package is a customisable framework — the detailed day-by-day, specific hotels and final inclusions are confirmed at quotation for your exact dates and party.
- •Attraction & activity timings and weekly closures change; we confirm current details close to travel.
- •Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport) — hotels and some sites require it.
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden. Every day's full plan is on this page even when a day is collapsed.
Day 1 Arrive Bodh GayaAirport / station → Bodh Gaya
- Private transfer & hotel check-in
- Mahabodhi Temple
- The Bodhi Tree
Festivals & Culture focus: Experience Bodh Gaya around its festival season — culture, colour and local celebration, planned to the calendar.
Arrive in Bodh Gaya and settle in. The order of sights below is a flexible framework — your consultant confirms the exact day-by-day, timings and hotels for your dates and pace at the quotation stage.
Mahabodhi Temple: Dawn is the hour. Phones and shoes are restricted — check at the gate.
The Bodhi Tree: A descendant of the original. Sit rather than photograph.
✓ Mahabodhi Temple✓ The Bodhi Tree
Overnight: Bodh Gaya
Day 2 Bodh Gaya — sightseeingBodh Gaya
- International monasteries
- Great Buddha Statue
International monasteries: Thai, Bhutanese, Japanese, Tibetan and more, all walkable.
Great Buddha Statue: 25 metres, carved from sandstone and granite. Consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1989.
✓ International monasteries✓ Great Buddha Statue
Overnight: Bodh Gaya
Day 3 DepartureBodh Gaya → airport / onward
- At the hotel
- Private transfer for your onward journey
Private transfer for your onward journey (nearest airport: Gaya (GAY), 12 km). We plan the final morning around your real departure time.
✓ Onward transfer
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓Accommodation on twin sharing (category confirmed at quotation)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓All transfers & sightseeing by private air-conditioned car
- ✓Timed to the local festival season — exact dates confirmed at planning
- ✓Local cultural experiences arranged where available
- ✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares (can be added on request)
- ✕Entry tickets, guide, activity & session charges unless specified
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses, tips & shopping
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Cancellation
Cancellation policy
Charges are calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation request.
- 30 days or more before departureBooking deposit / advance non-refundable
- 29 – 20 days before departure50% of total package cost
- 19 – 14 days before departure75% of total package cost
- 13 – 07 days before departure90% of total package cost
- Less than 07 days / no-show100% of total package cost
Air, rail, hotel and visa charges follow each supplier's own rules. Full cancellation & refund policy →
Where you stay
Hotels
| City | Nights | 3★ | 4★ | Heritage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodh Gaya | 2 | ✓ named at quotation | ✓ named at quotation | — |
We confirm the specific property in each tier against your travel dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named hotel is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Bodh Gaya | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Bodh Gaya — sightseeing | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Route & drive times
How the route runs
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Drive distances and times are realistic approximations from this tour's own plan — confirmed at quotation and traffic-dependent, never hidden.
Things to do
Activities & experiences
Day 1 · Arrive Bodh Gaya
- Private transfer & hotel check-in
- Mahabodhi Temple
- The Bodhi Tree
Day 2 · Bodh Gaya — sightseeing
- International monasteries
- Great Buddha Statue
Day 3 · Departure
- At the hotel
- Private transfer for your onward journey
Experiences follow the itinerary; optional add-ons can be arranged on request.
Questions
Package FAQs
When do the Tibetan teachings happen?
The Dalai Lama has historically taught at Bodh Gaya in December or January, though not every year. Dates are announced late and accommodation vanishes immediately — ask us early if this is why you are going.
Is Bodh Gaya worth an overnight?
Yes. The temple at dawn is a different place from the temple at midday, and a day trip from Gaya misses it entirely.
What makes this a festivals & culture package?
Experience Bodh Gaya around its festival season — culture, colour and local celebration, planned to the calendar. The theme shapes the pacing and the extras; the sights themselves are Bodh Gaya's real highlights. Everything is customisable at quotation.
How is the price calculated?
On enquiry. We price your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions; a consultant replies within one working day and no payment is required for a quote.
How do we get there and get around?
Bodh Gaya is served by Gaya (GAY), 12 km (rail: Gaya Junction, 17 km). Local transfers and sightseeing are by private air-conditioned car; flights or trains can be added.
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