Spiritual Journey to Bodhgaya (BPT-1001)

• Arrival in Bodhgaya with traditional garland welcome.
• Meet, assist, and transfer to hotel.
• Evening visit to Mahabodhi Temple- The sacred site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
• Overnight stay in hotel at Bodhgaya.

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Full-day sightseeing in Bodhgaya.
• Visit:
• Sujata Village- Village where Sujata offered milk-rice to Buddha, marking the end of his asceticism.
• Niranjana River- River near which Buddha meditated before his enlightenment.
• Dungeshwari Cave The place where Lord Buddha spent severe 6 years before getting enlightenment at Bodhgaya.
• Various International Monasteries- Monasteries built by various Buddhist countries, reflecting their unique architectural styles and traditions.
• Overnight stay in hotel at Bodhgaya.

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Day trip to Rajgir:
• Gridhkutta Hill- A revered hill where Buddha preached many important discourses.
• Bimbisar Jail- The prison where King Bimbisara was confined by his own son, King Ajatashatru.
• Ajatashatru’s Fort- Fort built by King Ajatashatru, featuring ancient architecture and defensive structures.
• Drive to Nalanda (12 km; ~15 mins).
• Visit ruins of Nalanda University- Remains of the world’s first residential university and a renowned Buddhist learning center from the 5th century CE.
• Return to Bodhgaya.
• Overnight stay in hotel at Bodhgaya.

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Day free for meditation/prayers at Mahabodhi Temple- The sacred spot where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
• Meditation at Mahabodhi Temple- A deeply spiritual experience at the very site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
• Timely transfer to airport for onward journey.

***TOUR ENDS***

 ****WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY JOURNEY****