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4-Day Varanasi-Bodhgaya Exclusive Tour

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
96 hours
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What You Will Do

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.

What's Included?

  • Bottled water
  • 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
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Driver
  • Breakfast
  • Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included?

  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) in Varanasi only
  • Lunch & Dinner

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

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Varanasi Day Tours

96 hours

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.


Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Varanasi Day Tours.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Spanish

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