4-Day Varanasi-Bodhgaya Exclusive Tour | La Vacanza Travel

4-Day Varanasi-Bodhgaya Exclusive Tour

Duration: 4 days
Destination: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
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  • 4 days
  • Varanasi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements. According to the Hindu mythology, Varanasi liberates soul from human body to the ultimate. It is the Ganga Ghats of Varanasi that complement the concept of divinity. The Ganga Ghats at Varanasi are full of pilgrims who flock to the place to take a dip in the holy Ganges, which is believed to absolve one from all sins.

Bodhgaya is the most holy place for Buddhists. This is the place where Buddha attained Buddhatva or enlightenment. Enlightenment is a state of being completely free from lust (raga), hatred (dosa) and delusion (moha). Mahabodhi Temple complex is one of the most important and one of the largest active Buddhist temple in the world.

Day1: Arival from Varanasi airport and transfer to Hotel in Varanasi.

Evening Aarti: Aarti, also spelled arathi, is a Hindu ritual, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered.

Over night at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 2: Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by old city walk & City tour: Boating in the Ganges during the sun rise in Varanasi is main attraction. We can observe here the Hindu’s way of life on the bank of the river Ganges (Ghats).

After boat ride a small walk in to the oldest part of Varanasi which is famous for its narrow street & visit Kashi Vishwnath temple (Golden Temple) areal open for Hindu only.

City Tour: After breakfast drive to Banaras Hinu University [BHU] visit New Kashi Vishwnath temple. Other important point to see in city are Durga temple [monkey temple], Bharat Mata Temple [Mother India Temple].

Sarnath: (After relax or Lunch) Sarnath in Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. Sarnath is also know as the birth place of Buddhism.

Over night at hotel In Varanasi.

Day3: Varanasi to Bodhgaya: After relaxed breakfast drive [5 hrs] to Bodhgaya by private car reach there at the time of lunch and in the evening visit Mahabodhi temple.

Mahabodhi Temple: Bodhgaya is the home to the ancient temple of Lord Buddha, located just east of the Bodhi tree. The temple's architecture is superb and has a beautiful stone railing around it. The Maha Bodhi temple has a 150 feet high tower, which contains a gilded colossal image of the Buddha in the 'bhumisparsha mudra' or touching the ground pose. The original shrine here is believed to have been raised by an Indian emperor Ashoka. Depicted on the walls of the temple are scenes from Buddha's life. The basement of the present temple is 15m square, 15m in length as well as in breadth and its height is 52m which rises in the form of a slender pyramid tapering off from a square platform. A museum in the vicinity has gold, bronze and stone images of the Buddha.

Over night at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day4: Early in the morning. Visit some other important place in Bodhgaya. And after checkout drive to Bodhgaya airport or railways station.

Inclusions
  • 2 nights accommodation in Varanasi at hotel Radisson, Rivatas, Ramada Plaza JHV or a similar grade hotel on double occupancy basis
  • 1 night accommodation in Bodhgaya at hotel Sujata, Royal Residency or similar grade on double occupancy basis
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast
  • Driver
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) in Varanasi only
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Stroller accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Voucher info

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Duration

4 days


User's Reviews

willo620

26 Nov, 2023

Indrajeet's family was so warm and friendly! I felt like one of the family with my trip. I strongly recommend a Homestay type of visit - such as mine. Why? You get a more in depth immersion into life in India and Varanasi. I also suggest doing some homework - like reading the Bhagavad Gita before you go so as to develop a background for understanding. You will definitely build your knowledge and appreciation for this amazing country. As a westerner, I needed time to reflect and rest too. My accommodations were perfect to take a rest or nap mid day. This allows for you to 'process' what you've seen and experienced. By avoiding the 'rush - rush' of a typical tour, this experience with this family really let me 'feel' India as much as see India. I really appreciated the flexibility of staying here with the ability to see things at my pace and to truly enjoy them. I used some of my 'off' time to walk through the village and see normal life there. Watch folks work their gardens, run an automatic loom machine or harvest fresh vegetables - a real treat for a traveler to slow down and appreciate the experience. I got lots of smiles and questions too from the folks there. Very interactive and personal.

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