BODHGAYA FULL DAY TOUR
Morning pickup from Bodhgaya city hotels. Then Start your journey at the Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 5th–6th century CE. Meditate under the sacred Bodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.Explore the Vajrasana (Diamond Throne), where Buddha sat in deep meditation. Visit the Mucalinda Lake, where a snake is believed to have protected Buddha from storms. Witness Buddhist monks chanting prayers, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Great Buddha Statue Visit the 80-feet tall Great Buddha Statue, made of sandstone and red granite. And admire the serene posture of Buddha in dhyana mudra (meditative pose), surrounded by smaller disciple statues. Metta Buddha Explore the Metta Buddha Statue, a newly built symbol of loving-kindness and compassion. Take in the stunning design and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for meditation and photography. Thai & Japanese Monastery Explore the Thai Monastery, featuring golden Thai-style architecture and a stunning golden Buddha idol. Visit the Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, built in Japanese architectural style, with intricate wooden carvings. Tibetan & Bhutanese Monasteries Experience Tibetan Buddhist traditions at the Tibetan Karma Temple, adorned with prayer wheels and colorful murals. Visit the Royal Bhutan Monastery, built by Bhutanese monks, featuring beautiful carvings depicting Buddha’s life. After visiting Tibetan & Bhutanese Monastery, enjoy lunch at good restaurant. Sujata Stupa & Sujata Kuti Visit Sujata Stupa, built in honor of Sujata, a woman who offered kheer (rice pudding) to Buddha before his enlightenment. Explore Sujata Kuti, the village where she lived, and learn about this significant pre-enlightenment event. Bodh Gaya Archaeological Museum Explore the Bodh Gaya Archaeological Museum, showcasing ancient Buddhist relics, sculptures, and scriptures. Admire artifacts from the Mauryan and Gupta periods, including statues of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. Sleeping Buddha Visit the Sleeping Buddha Statue, symbolizing Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana (final liberation). Observe its peaceful expression, representing enlightenment beyond life and death. Later drop back to your pickup location.