THE ENLIGHTENMENT LOOP

Arrival: Welcome on arrival at Bodhgaya Airport, where a Magadh tours executive will meet and greet at the airport with a traditional welcome.

Transfer: After meet-and-assist services, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Proceed to visit: 

Mahabodhi Temple - The sacred site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

Sujata Village - Village where a girl named Sujata offered milk-rice to Buddha, marking the end of his asceticism.

Niranjana River - River near which Buddha meditated before his enlightenment.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast in the hotel.

Enroute visit to Rajgir (approx. 71 Kms / 1.5 hrs).

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.

Enroute visit to Nalanda (approx.12 km/15 mins).

The ruins of Nalanda University - Remains of the world’s first residential university and a renowned Buddhist learning center from the 5th century CE.

Nalanda Archaeological Museum: displays ancient artifacts, sculptures, and relics from the historic Nalanda University site.

Transfer: Again drive to Vaishali (approx. 120 Kms / 3.5 Hrs).

Overnight: Stay overnight at Hotel in Vaishali.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Visit:

Ashokan Pillar - One of Emperor Ashoka’s famous pillars marking significant Buddhist sites.

Relic Stupa - Stupa enshrining the Buddha's relics distributed after his cremation.

Buddha Samayak stupa.

Buddha Samayak Stupa - A significant modern Buddhist monument, built to commemorate the teachings of Lord Buddha and to symbolize universal peace and harmony.

World Peace Pagoda: is a Buddhist monument built to promote peace, harmony, and non-violence worldwide.

Coronation Tank - Sacred tank where Licchavi kings were crowned and blessed.

Transfer: Drive to Bodhgaya (approx. 150 Kms / 3.5 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival Bodhgaya, check in at hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to visit: 

Mahabodhi Temple - The sacred site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

Various International Monasteries - Monasteries built by various Buddhist countries, reflecting their unique architectural styles and traditions.

Transfer: Timely Transfer to airport to catch the flight for onward destination.