Bodhgaya & Kolkata Buddhist Journey

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Bodhgaya & Kolkata Buddhist Journey

Kolkata - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Bodhgaya - Kolkata
5 Days - 4 Nights

Overview

Specially crafted for travelers who want to spend more time in Bodhgaya for prayers, meditation, and reflection. Start with an overnight train ride from Kolkata to Bodhgaya. Visit major Buddhist attractions such as the Mahabodhi Temple, monasteries, Niranjana River, and famous 80-feet tall Buddha image. A day excursion to Rajgir and Nalanda broadens the experience, while one additional free day at Bodhgaya is available to spend on personal activity such as meditation, charities, or cultural exchange. It ends with Kolkata sightseeings at Victoria Memorial, Kali Temple, and Mother Teresa's House. Perfect itinerary for travelers who want pilgrimage coupled with personal spiritual retreat.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit Rajgir – Gridhkutta Hill, World Peace Stupa & Nalanda University ruins.
  • Explore Bodhgaya – Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village & 80-ft Buddha Statue.
  • Experience meditation, prayer & local culture in Bodhgaya.
  • Discover Kolkata – Victoria Memorial, Kali Temple & Mother Teresa House.

Tour Plan

01

Day 01: Kolkata

Arrival at Kolkata airport. Meet & assist, transfer to hotel / Railway Station for overnight journey to Gaya.

02

Day 02: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Bodhgaya

After breakfast at hotel drive to Rajgir (2 hrs) and visit Gridhkutta (Vulture's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison. Lunch at a restaurant in Rajgir. Continue drive to Nalanda (30 min) to visit the ruins of the world's first residential University. Thereafter drive back to Bodhgaya. Dinner and overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

03

Day 03: At Bodhgaya

Full day at Bodhgaya. Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 feet high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. All meals and overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

04

Day 04: At Bodhgaya

Breakfast at hotel and then full day free at Bodhgaya for Leisure, marketing, prayer, meditation, charity, etc. Lunch and dinner at hotel. In the evening proceed towards Gaya Railway station for overnight journey to Kolkata by train.

05

Day 05: Bodhgaya - Kolkata

Arrive Kolkata in the morning. Breakfast at a hotel and proceed for city tour of Kolkata. Visit Victoria Memorial, Kali Temple, Mother Teresa House, etc. Lunch at a city restaurant and timely transfer to Airport for connecting flight to home destination.

TOUR END

Inclusion

  • Accommodation on double sharing basis in mention or similar hotel.
  • Assistance in Arrival and Departure.
  • Breakfast in the hotel.
  • All transfers & sightseeing by AC vehicles
  • Guide during the sightseeing
  • All applicable taxes, toll & parking except 5% GST

Exclusion

  • Any Air fare or Train Fare.
  • Room service, Telephone calls and Laundry.
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicles, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any portage at hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
  • Monuments Entrance fees.
  • Any service not specified in inclusions.
  • 5% GST extra

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