Buddhist Circuit — Bodh Gaya to Kushinagar
- Hotel
- Daily Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
Bihar · Pilgrimage · Buddhist
About this trip
This Bihar circuit follows the Buddhist heartland — the Mahabodhi temple and Bodhi tree of Bodh Gaya where the Buddha attained enlightenment (a UNESCO site), the ruined great university of Nalanda, and the hot springs, Gridhakuta hill and Vishwa Shanti stupa of Rajgir. With Pawapuri and the monasteries of the international sangha, a four-night journey through the roots of Buddhism. Pricing is confirmed at quotation.
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Arrive Bodh Gaya via Gaya; the Mahabodhi temple and Bodhi tree.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
Overnight: Bodh Gaya
The international monasteries and the Great Buddha statue.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
Overnight: Bodh Gaya
Drive to Rajgir; the hot springs, ropeway and Vishwa Shanti stupa.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
Overnight: Rajgir
Nalanda ruins and museum; Pawapuri.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
Overnight: Nalanda
Return towards Gaya for departure.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
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Cancellation
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Where you stay
| City | Nights | 3★ | 4★ | Heritage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodh Gaya | 4 | ✓ 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
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Bodh Gaya | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Bodh Gaya | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Rajgir | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Nalanda | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Departure — Bodh Gaya | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Route & drive times
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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
Day 1 · Arrive Bodh Gaya
Day 2 · Bodh Gaya
Day 3 · Rajgir
Day 4 · Nalanda
Day 5 · Departure — Bodh Gaya
Experiences follow the itinerary; optional add-ons can be arranged on request.
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October to March. Exact dates, especially for festival and high-altitude shrine routes, are confirmed at planning as they shift each year and with weather.
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