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Varanasi to Bodh Gaya Buddhist Site Same Day Tour
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$500
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Overview
Bodh Gaya, the serene birthplace of enlightenment, invites you to walk in the footsteps of Siddharth Gautam, Lord Buddha. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the iconic Mahabodhi Temple and a collection of stunning temples that celebrate Buddhist heritage.
- 🏷️ Same Day Tour from Varanasi: Enjoy a comprehensive journey that includes round-trip transportation and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
- 🕒 Duration: Experience a full 16-hour tour, featuring a 12-hour car ride and 4 hours dedicated to exploring the sacred sites.
- 🌳 Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, one of the earliest brick temples in India, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment over 2,500 years ago.
- 🗿 Marvel at the Great Buddha Statue, an impressive 60-foot monument that captures the essence of meditation and tranquility.
- 🏯 Discover the Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, a beautiful wooden structure that showcases the harmony of Japanese architecture and Buddhist culture.
- 🚍 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, ensuring easy access to the tour starting point.
- 🌍 Suitable for all physical fitness levels, this tour offers a unique opportunity for everyone to engage with the rich history of Buddhism.
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Varanasi to Bodh Gaya Buddhist Site Same Day Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 16 hours
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- Lunch
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Mahabodhi TempleThe Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment. The first temple was built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century B.C., and the present temple dates from the 5th or 6th centuries. It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing in India, from the late Gupta period.
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Great Buddha StatueThe Great Buddha statue is one of the popular stops on the Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist routes in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. The statue is 18.5 m high representing the Buddha seated in a meditation pose
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Indosan Nippon Japanese TempleBuilt in the year 1972 with the help of international Buddhist communities, Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple is beautifully carved out of wood and looks very much like a Japanese shrine. It is a fine example of both Japanese architecture and Buddhist culture. Lying at a distance of about 15 km from the city centre,
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Sujata KutiSujatha Temple is dedicated to a humble tribal woman named Sujatha, who offered pudding to Gautam Buddha. The temple is considered to be religiously important as the offering is believed to have saved Lord Buddha's life. According to legend, it is said that kheer was the first meal Gautam Buddha had consumed after years of starvation ever since he renounced the materialistic life including food to attain enlightenment. Later Gautama Buddha realized that one cannot attain enlightenment by Immoderation, after that he continued his journey and reached Bodh Gaya where he finally attained enlightenment. So, a small temple is built here to remark that historical incident.
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Varanasi to Bodh Gaya Buddhist Site Same Day Tour
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$500
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they redeem the gift voucher.
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