Buddhist India Tour Bodhgaya | 4 Day Spiritual Journey

• You will arrive at Bodhgaya on the first day of our tour.
• Our representative will meet you at the airport and take you to check in to the hotel.
• We will leave for our first location in the evening after some time for refreshment.

The Wat Thai Monastery:  The temple was built by devotees of Buddha in Thailand. It is of the utmost architectural importance for its downward-sloping Gold Gilded roofs and other features. In the busy city of Bodhgaya, this 1956 temple is the perfect place to find some peace.

• After the tour, you can spend some time exploring the nearby marketplaces.
• Return to the hotel to go into bed after dinner.

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• The day will be spent exploring other vital sites in Bodhgaya, the city where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.

Early in the morning, we’ll go to the Mahabodhi Temple.

Temple of Mahabodhi: The Mahabodhi Temple complex has the Mahabodhi tree, which is said to be where Buddha acquired enlightenment. It is said that Buddha pondered here in a number of places for weeks. There are various notable architectural and religious sites located within this complex, which is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

• Other sites on the day’s itinerary are:

The Great Buddha Statue: The 80-foot-tall statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus in meditation is known as The Great Buddha.

Royal Bhutan Monastery: This monastery was constructed by the King of Bhutan as a tribute to Lord Buddha. The vibrant colour scheme, a 7ft gold Buddha statue and splendid clay carving depicting Buddha’s life attract thousands of tourists every year.

Tibetan Monastery – This oldest monastery of Bodhgaya houses an image of Maitreya Buddha, whom monks say to be the next Buddha. The temple also has a Dharma Chakra. It is said that anyone who can spin the wheel three times from left to right is absolved of all of his sins.

• After this long day of exploration, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

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• Dhauli – It is believed that this hilltop on the Daya River’s bank was the scene of the Kalinga War, which led to the conversion of king Ashoka to Buddhism and his adoption of the five precepts.
• Dhauli Shanti Stupa: This peace pagoda, which is located at the summit of Dhauli hill, honours Ashoka’s transformation from a warrior to a peace bearer.
• The next stop of this one-day excursion is Konark Sun Temple.
• This Sun God shrine is a magnificent example of Kalingan architecture and is a World Heritage Site (observe the influence of Buddhist culture).
• The last stop of the day is Jagannath Temple.
• Jagannath Temple: This Vishnu-focused temple dates back to the 12th century. The temple is built to never cast a shadow on the earth during any part of the day. The Nilachakra, the Mahaprasada, and the Arjun Stambha are three additional stunning statues in the temple.
• Drive back to Bhuvneshwar for an overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Enjoy your breakfast. Afterwards, you are free to tour the city.
• You will be taken to the airport later in the day in accordance with your flight itinerary.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner