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Excursion tour of Rajgir & Nalanda from Bodhgaya

Bihar, India
  • 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Let someone else take care of driving and planning with this full-day tour of Rajgir and Nalanda from Bodhgaya. First visit Rajgir, an ancient city known for its holy sights, such as the caves where Buddha is believed to have preached two famous sermons. Then, visit the vast ruins of the University of Nalanda, once a renowned Buddhist monastic university and thought to be one of the first residential universities in the world.
  • A private day trip to Rajgir and Nalanda from Bodhgaya
  • Visit caves where Buddha is believed to have preached two sermons
  • Explore the ruins of Nalanda, once a renowned monastic university
  • Hassle-free round-trip transportation from Bodhgaya

What's Included

  • Private Ac vehicle throughout the tour.
  • Pick up & drop: Bodhgaya City Hotels.
  • Accompanying Professional English Speaking Guide.
  • 01 Litre Water bottle per person.
  • Tolls and parking.
  • All Applicable Taxes.
  • Any kind of activity such as Ropeway at Rajgir, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities are optional, based on guest discretion and service satisfaction.
  • Entrance fee for the monuments is charged directly at the site
    $12.50 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

Pickup details

We pick up from Bodhgaya City Hotels only.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Vishwa Shanti Stupa

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Venu Vana Kalandakanivapa

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bimbisar Jail (Pass By)

3

Ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

4

Nalanda Archaeological Museum

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

Xuan Zang Memorial

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Tour can be customized as per customer's requirement.
  • If pick up from the Gaya Hotels/Railway Station/Airport additional charges will be applicable and payable directly.
  • Car Type: for one to two people, four Seater Sedan.
  • Car Type: for three to four people, five Seater Innova.
  • Car Type: for five to eight people, nine Seater Traveler.
  • Note: There are two ways to reach Vishwa Shanti Stupa and Vulture's Peak (Gridhakuta). One option is to take the ropeway and then climb 200 steps to reach Gridhakuta. The second option is to walk, which takes about an hour to reach the top.
  • The entrance fees mentioned are approximate, as per government norms, and are subject to change in the future.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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From $81.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 59 days in advance.