Bodh Gaya – Rajgir – Nalanda
Curated by Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
The Buddhist Path of Enlightenment
- Bihar Heritage
- 5D/4N
- Per Person
QUICK OVERVIEW (ABOVE THE FOLD)
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations Covered: Bodh Gaya – Rajgir – Nalanda
Departure City: Chennai (Primary Operations Hub)
Other Indian Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & others available on request
Category: Buddhist Pilgrimage • Spiritual Heritage • Cultural Journey
Starting Price: ₹26,500 per person*
₹26,500/Person
*Prices vary based on hotel category, season & group size
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Mahabodhi Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the sacred Bodhi Tree, where Buddha attained enlightenment
- Explore Rajgir, the ancient capital of Magadha
- Visit Nalanda University ruins, a global seat of ancient learning
- Peaceful, non-rushed itinerary focused on reflection
- Suitable for Indian & international travellers
- Optional meditation sessions at 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 is 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
(Per person, twin sharing | Excluding flights)
Standard (3★)
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Comfortable 3★ hotels
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Shared AC transport
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Guided site visits
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Best for: Budget travellers & students
Deluxe (4★)
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4★ hotels in Bodh Gaya
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Better room quality & proximity to sites
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Smoother pacing
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Shared AC transport
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Best for: Families & international tourists
Premium (5★)
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5★ hotels in Bodh Gaya / Gaya
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Private vehicle
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Enhanced guidance & flexibility
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Best for: Comfort-focused spiritual travellers
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard (3★): Hotel Oaks Bodhgaya / similar
- Deluxe (4★): Hotel Bodhgaya Regency / similar
- Premium (5★): Hyatt Place Bodh Gaya / similar
Final hotels subject to availability at time of booking.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
- Included & Excluded
- Accommodation as per selected category
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers & sightseeing
- Guided visits to major sites
- Driver allowance, tolls & parking
- Flights / trains
- Monastery donations
- Meditation program fees (if any)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Day 1
- Arrive at Gaya Airport or railway station and transfer to Bodh Gaya.
- After check-in, visit the Mahabodhi Temple Complex and spend time under the Bodhi Tree.
Bodh Gaya
- Day 2
- Visit key sites including the Great Buddha Statue, meditation gardens, and international monasteries (Thai, Japanese, Tibetan, Bhutanese).
- Optional guided meditation session.
Bodh Gaya
- Day 3
- Drive to Rajgir, where Buddha delivered many important sermons.
- Visit Griddhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak) and Venuvana Monastery.
- Optional ropeway to Shanti Stupa.
Rajgir / Nalanda region
- Day 4
- Visit the ruins of Nalanda University, one of the world’s oldest residential universities.
- Return to Bodh Gaya by evening.
Bodh Gaya
- Day 5
- After breakfast, transfer to Gaya Airport / railway station for onward journey.
TRANSPORT
- Airport / railway station transfers
- All sightseeing by AC vehicle
- Vehicle type as per selected package
TRAVEL TO BADRINATH
(OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
- Fly to nearest Airport + road transfer
- Train + road transfer
- Departures available from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & other Indian cities
- Economy / Premium Economy / Business Class options
- Road travel from Chennai or other Indian Cities
Travel assistance available on request.
MEALS
- Daily breakfast included
- Lunch & dinner at own expense
- Vegetarian & international cuisine available
IDEAL FOR
✔ Buddhist pilgrims
✔ Spiritual seekers
✔ International tourists
✔ History & culture enthusiasts
BEST TIME TO VISIT
• October – March (pleasant weather)
• Buddhist festivals attract global visitors
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Walking required at heritage sites
• Dress modestly at religious places
• Silence and decorum expected at monasteries
CANCELLATION POLICY (INDICATIVE)
- 7+ days before travel: Minimal charges
- 3–6 days before travel: 50%
- Less than 72 hours / No-show: 100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. It is open to anyone interested in spirituality, history, or meditation.
No. They are optional.
Yes, with moderate walking ability.
CONTACT & BOOKINGS
Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana – India
Call
+91 8851898784
ghillidilli.india@gmail.com