Private Guided Tour of Bodhgaya with Hotel Pickup

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About this activity

Discover the most important Buddhist sites of Bodhgaya on a private guided tour with convenient hotel pickup. Visit the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple, sacred Bodhi Tree, Dungeshwari Cave, Sujata Stupa, Indosan Nipponji Japanese Temple and Great Buddha Statue with your English-speaking guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Buddha Trails Tours

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: AC Transport
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Monument Entrance Fees

Not included

Not included: Any extras which is not mentioned in the inclusions.
Not included: Camera Fee
Not included: Travel Insurance

Itinerary

Dungeshwari Cave Temples

one hour

Visit the Dungeshwari Caves, where Siddhartha Gautama practised severe austerities during his search for enlightenment. Explore the simple caves and shrines while learning how this period helped lead him toward the Middle Way.
Sujata Kuti

20 min

Visit Sujata Stupa, dedicated to Sujata, who offered milk-rice to Siddhartha after years of severe fasting. Her offering helped him regain his strength and marked an important turning point toward the Middle Way and enlightenment.
Metta Buddharam Temple

20 min

Visit the Metta Buddha, a modern Buddhist monument dedicated to the teaching of loving-kindness. In Pali, metta means goodwill or universal kindness. The peaceful setting offers time for meditation or quiet reflection and provides a meaningful reminder of compassion as a central Buddhist value.
Great Buddha Statue

30 min

Visit the Great Buddha Statue, one of Bodhgaya’s most recognisable landmarks. The impressive 80-foot statue depicts the Buddha in meditation and is surrounded by smaller statues of his disciples.
Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple

20 min

Visit the Indosan Nipponji Japanese Temple, one of Bodhgaya’s well-known international Buddhist temples. Built in traditional Japanese style, the temple features wooden architecture and artwork depicting scenes from the Buddha’s life.
Bodhi Tree

30 min

Visit the sacred Bodhi Tree beside the Mahabodhi Temple, believed to be a direct descendant of the original tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. Take time for quiet reflection, prayer, or meditation in one of Bodhgaya’s most peaceful and important Buddhist sites.
Mahabodhi Temple

30 min

Visit the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple, marking the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. Explore the temple complex and spend time at the sacred Bodhi Tree, with an opportunity for prayer, meditation and quiet reflection.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

OYO 82206 Aditya Guest House
Rajhat Maranao House
Anand Homestay Bihar
Royal View Residency
Marasa Sarovar Premiere, Bodhgaya
Hotel O Aryan Guest House
SPOT ON 37836 Happy International Guest House
OYO 45146 Kumar Guest House
The Residency, Bodhgaya
SPOT ON 43287 Hotel Shankar
Hotel Manokamna
Hotel Galaxy Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd

and 116 more pickup points

Pickup is available from all hotels within Bodhgaya. Please provide your hotel name at the time of booking or at least 2 days before your travel date. Final pickup details will be shared within 12 hours before the tour start time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Guided Tour + Airport Return

Guided Tour + Airport Return: Private Bodhgaya sightseeing with an experienced guide, including Gaya Airport pickup and drop-off.

Pickup included
Guided Tour + Airport Drop-off

Guided Tour + Airport Drop-off: Private Bodhgaya sightseeing with an experienced guide and drop-off at Gaya Airport.

Pickup included
Guided Tour + Airport Pickup

Guided Tour + Airport Pickup: Private Bodhgaya sightseeing with an experienced guide and pickup from Gaya Airport.

Pickup included
Car with Driver – No Guide

Car with Driver – No Guide: Private Bodhgaya sightseeing by car with driver and hotel pickup. No guide or airport transfer included.

Pickup included
Private Tour – With Guide

Private Tour – With Guide: Private Bodhgaya sightseeing with an experienced guide and hotel pickup. Airport transfer not included.

Pickup included