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Spiritual Sojourn: Bodhgaya & Varanasi

5 days
From Patna to Varanasi
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Patna to Bodhgaya

    Your representative meets you at Patna airport to start things off. From there, you'll drive through landscapes filled with history, stopping to explore the remains of Nalanda University. The route takes you through Rajgir where you can see various spiritual sites along the way. Once you reach Bodhgaya, you'll check into your hotel and have the evening to rest and settle in.

    Start point
    Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT), at Airport Rd., Patna, Bihar, India (Pick up from Patna airport and proceed to Bodhgaya via visiting Nalanda & Rajgir, 06:00 - 15:00)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the ruins of Nalanda University
    • Drive through Rajgir's spiritual landscapes
    Landmarks
    Nalanda University
    Rajgir
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  2. Day 2

    Bodhgaya

    Begin at the Mahabodhi Temple in the morning, the place where Buddha reached enlightenment. You'll walk through the Tibetan, Burmese, Chinese, and Bhutanese monasteries, each one with its own distinct character and approach to practice. By evening, you can participate in the temple aarti ceremony where rhythmic prayers take place, which is a key part of the day's spiritual rhythm.

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Mahabodhi Temple
    • Visit Tibetan, Burmese, Chinese, and Bhutanese monasteries
    • Attend temple aarti (prayer rituals)
    Landmarks
    Mahabodhi Temple
    Tibetan Monastery
    Burmese Monastery
    Chinese Monastery
    Bhutanese Monastery
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  3. Day 3

    Bodhgaya to Varanasi

    You'll head to Varanasi and check into your hotel to get comfortable. After settling in, stick around as evening arrives. When night falls, the Holy Ganga Aarti ceremony happens on the ghats along the river, creating a significant spiritual atmosphere that shapes how you'll experience this sacred city.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Attend Holy Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats
    Landmarks
    Ganga Aarti
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  4. Day 4

    Varanasi

    This morning involves an early boat ride on the Ganges so you can see Varanasi as it wakes up. After that, you'll walk through the ghats and visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir. Later in the day, you'll travel to Sarnath to see the Dhamekh Stupa, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.

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    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on the Ganges
    • Explore the ghats of Varanasi
    • Visit Banaras Hindu University
    • Visit Bharat Mata Temple
    • Visit Tulsi Manas Mandir
    • Visit Sarnath
    • Visit Dhamekh Stupa
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Banaras Hindu University
    Bharat Mata Temple
    Tulsi Manas Mandir
    Sarnath
    Dhamekh Stupa
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  5. Day 5

    Varanasi to Patna

    Enjoy breakfast one last time while reflecting on what you've experienced throughout the trip. After that, you'll be driven to the airport for your flight home, taking with you the spiritual moments from your journey. Standard hotel checkout happens at 11 AM, so plan accordingly.

    End point
    Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport Varanasi (VNS), Babatpur, Pindra, Uttar Pradesh, India (As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination., 00:00 - 20:00)
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    Breakfast
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    · November 7th, 2024
    Agora Voyages helped design and create a solo tour across central India. They made planning super easy and were quick to respond and offered a fair price the was inclusive of almost everything. I felt safe and well taken care of across the whole trip. I would definitely recommend them for any tour planning in India.
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    · October 25th, 2024
    Excellent tour. We travelled to so many different places in South India and visited various temples, palaces, gardens and nature reserves. Our daily guides were very informative and showed us the places of interest. Our wonderful driver Mr Shaker calmly and safely navigated us through the chaotic streets and roads. We felt so safe with him. We were well looked after from beginning to end. A big thank you for such a wonderful and well organised trip.
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