Varanasi Gaya Tour Package ( 4 Nights / 5 Days Private Tour) with Bodh Gaya Pilgrimage Tour
Varanasi Gaya Bodh Gaya Tour Package (4 Nights / 5 Days)
This 4 Nights / 5 Days Varanasi Gaya Tour Package with Bodh Gaya is ideal for travelers visiting India for a Buddhist pilgrimage or for performing the sacred Pind Daan rituals in Gaya.
The tour covers the spiritual highlights of Varanasi, including the enlightenment site of Gautama Buddha in Bodh Gaya, and the holy Hindu pilgrimage city of Gaya.
You will experience sacred temples, the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony in Varanasi, a peaceful sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mahabodhi Temple, along with performing Pinddaan at Gaya.
Tour Highlights
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Visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple
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Attend the divine Ganga Aarti in Varanasi
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Enjoy a Sunrise Boat ride on the River Ganges
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Perform Pind Daan rituals at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya
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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
Tour Details
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Starting Price: ₹26,000 per person
Tour Overview
This 4 Nights / 5 Days private Varanasi Gaya Bodh Gaya tour covers three of the most sacred cities in India – Varanasi, Gaya, and Bodh Gaya.
Experience the ancient spiritual traditions of India, including a visit to the enlightenment place of Gautama Buddha, perform the sacred Pind Daan rituals for your ancestors, and explore the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple.
This tour is perfect for pilgrims, spiritual seekers, and international travelers looking for a complete religious and cultural experience in North India.
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Varanasi
Upon arrival at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or Varanasi Railway Station, our driver will receive you and transfer you to your hotel.
After check-in, meet your guide and begin exploring the city.
In the evening:
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Walk through the local markets of Varanasi
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Witness the famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 2 – Varanasi Sightseeing
Early morning pickup for a sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges.
During the boat ride you will see many sacred ghats and daily rituals along the river.
After the boat ride visit:
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
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Tulsi Manas Temple
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Durga Temple Varanasi
Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 3 – Varanasi to Bodh Gaya By car
After breakfast, drive to Bodh Gaya.
Upon arrival, begin sightseeing:
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Mahabodhi Temple – the sacred site where Buddha attained enlightenment
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Sujata Stupa
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Metta Buddharam Temple
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Visit international Buddhist monasteries
Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
Day 4 – Gaya Excursion
After breakfast, drive to Gaya.
Visit the sacred Vishnupad Temple, where pilgrims perform the traditional Pind Daan rituals for their ancestors. You may perform Pinddaan here for your ancestors.
After the visit, return to Bodh Gaya.
Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
Day 5 – Departure
On the final day, you can choose your departure from:
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Varanasi
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Bodh Gaya
Our driver will transfer you to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
- Tour Inclusions The following services are included in the tour package to ensure a comfortable and memorable experience.
- ✔ Services of a knowledgeable English & Hindi-speaking tour guide
✔ VIP Darshan tickets for temples (where applicable)
✔ Complimentary tea during the tour
✔ Accommodation on DBL / TWIN sharing basis in the mentioned or similar hotels
✔ Daily breakfast at the hotel
✔ Airport arrival and departure transfers
✔ Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
✔ One boat ride on the River Ganges in Varanasi (subject to weather and water level) - Tour Exclusions
However, the following items are not included in the package price and must be arranged separately if required. - ✘ Airfare or railway tickets
✘ Bank or remittance charges for money transfers
✘ Tips and gratuities
✘ Monument entrance fees and camera charges
✘ Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
✘ Temple offerings such as Dakshina, Prashad, or garlands
✘ Personal expenses (soft drinks, laundry, phone calls, porterage, etc.)
✘ High season surcharges or festival charges
✘ Optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary -
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