THE BUDDHIST PATH OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Spiritual Heritage • Ancient History • Cultural Journey
5 Days / 4 Nights
₹
26,500
/ Person
Quick Overview (Above the Fold)
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Destinations: Bodh Gaya • Rajgir • Nalanda
- Category: Buddhist Pilgrimage • Heritage
- Starting Price: ₹26,500 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Mahabodhi Temple: UNESCO World Heritage Site visit
- Bodhi Tree: Meditate where Buddha attained enlightenment
- Rajgir: Explore the ancient capital of Magadha
- Nalanda: Visit the ruins of the global seat of ancient learning
- Peaceful Itinerary: Focused on reflection and understanding
- Optional: Meditation sessions at international monasteries
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
This journey traces the most significant milestones in the life of Gautama Buddha, offering a deeply reflective and historically rich experience. Bodh Gaya serves as the spiritual heart of Buddhism, while Rajgir and Nalanda represent wisdom, teaching, and monastic tradition.
Unlike physically demanding pilgrimages, this circuit is calm, accessible, and contemplative, making it ideal for seekers, scholars, and culturally inclined travellers. The experience is not about rituals alone, but about understanding, silence, and inner clarity.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹26,500 – ₹29,000
Standard (3 ★)
- Comfortable 3 ★ hotels
- Shared AC transport
- Guided site visits
- Best for: Budget travellers & students
₹34,000 – ₹38,000
Deluxe (4 ★)
- 4 ★ hotel in Bodh Gaya
- Better room quality
- Proximity to sites
- Smoother pacing
- Best for: Families & tourists
₹46,000 – ₹52,000
Premium (5 ★)
- 5 ★ hotel in Bodh Gaya / Gaya
- Private vehicle
- Enhanced guidance
- Flexibility
- Best for: Comfort-focused
HOTEL OPTIONS
- Standard: Hotel Oaks Bodhgaya / similar
- Deluxe: Hotel Bodhgaya Regency / similar
- Premium: Hyatt Place Bodh Gaya / similar
Final hotels subject to availability at time of booking.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Gaya | Transfer to Bodh Gaya
- Arrive at Gaya Airport or railway station.
- Transfer to Bodh Gaya and check-in to hotel.
- Visit the Mahabodhi Temple Complex.
- Spend time under the Bodhi Tree.
🏨 Overnight stay: Bodh Gaya
Day 2: Bodh Gaya | Sites of Enlightenment
- Visit Great Buddha Statue.
- Explore meditation gardens and international monasteries (Thai, Japanese, Tibetan, Bhutanese).
- Optional guided meditation session.
🏨 Overnight stay: Bodh Gaya
Day 3: Bodh Gaya → Rajgir
- Drive to Rajgir.
- Visit Griddhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak) and Venuvana Monastery.
- Optional ropeway to Shanti Stupa.
🏨 Overnight stay: Rajgir / Nalanda region
Day 4: Rajgir → Nalanda → Bodh Gaya
- Visit the ruins of Nalanda University, a global seat of ancient learning.
- Return to Bodh Gaya by evening.
🏨 Overnight stay: Bodh Gaya
Day 5: Departure from Gaya
- After breakfast, transfer to Gaya Airport / railway station.
- Onward journey.
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
- Airport / railway station transfers
- All sightseeing by AC vehicle
- Vehicle type as per selected package
MEALS
- Daily breakfast included
- Lunch & dinner at own expense
- Vegetarian & international cuisine available
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation as per selected category
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers & sightseeing by AC vehicle
- Guided visits to major sites
- Driver allowance, tolls & parking
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Flights / trains
- Monastery donations
- Meditation program fees (if any)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Lunch & dinner
Ideal For
Buddhist Pilgrims
Spiritual Seekers
International Tourists
History & Culture Enthusiasts
Best Time To Visit
October – March (pleasant weather) is the best time. Buddhist festivals also attract global visitors.
Important Notes
- Walking required at heritage sites
- Dress modestly at religious places
- Silence and decorum expected at monasteries
❌ CANCELLATION POLICY
- 7+ days before travel: Minimal charges
- 3–6 days: 50%
- Less than 72 hours / No-show: 100%
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Is this only for Buddhists?
No. It is open to anyone interested in spirituality, history, or meditation.
Are meditation sessions compulsory?
No. They are optional.
Is this suitable for senior citizens?
Yes, with moderate walking ability.
Contact & Bookings
