Same day Bodhgaya tour from Varanasi

Varanasi, India

14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Buddhist history with a day tour to Bodhgaya, just outside of Varanasi. You'll visit the Maha Bodhi Temple Complex, which marks the spot where the Buddha attained enlightenment, along with a number of other temples and monasteries. Round-trip transportation and the services of your own private guide are included.

Learn about Bodhgaya from a professional guide
Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip transportation from Varanasi is included
Private tour ensures a personal, flexible experience

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Professional and Govt approved tour guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by private Air Conditioned vehicle

Everything which is not mentioned into inclusions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We shall pick you up from your hotel at 05:00 AM. Get ready with your packed breakfast.

Start time
.5:00 am

Itinerary

Mahabodhi Temple

14 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

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Wei_G, Jan 2025

Learn a lot from this trip. Driver and tour guide are very good. It is very far. It will rather to stay in Bodhgaya.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you found the tour informative and appreciated the efforts of both the guide and driver. Your note about the distance is helpful, and we truly value your feedback.

Definitely Worthwhile and Highly Recommended

Lizhen_X, Jan 2024

This is a great tour. It's so heart-touching to actually be inside the Mahabodhi Temple and under the holy Bodhi Tree. Definitely worth the long drive. The tour guide in Bodhgaya, Rakesh Kumar, was really nice. He found ways to beat the unusual crowd that day and showed me around the holy site thoroughly (including Sujata Temple across Niranjana, which was not on the itinerary). Rakesh was very patient and ensured I had sufficient time to explore the holy ground closely. His professionalism and patience made the whole trip fulfilling and worthwhile. I owe a huge thank you to him! The driver, Kamal, was also superb. He navigated through the challenging traffic conditions at night safely and proficiently, ensuring we returned to Varanasi not too late. I traveled alone by myself but felt safe and being well taken care of. Would highly recommend this tour!