Private Tour of Bodhgaya and Gaya Including Vishnupad Temple

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Great Buddha Statue — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Dungeshwari Cave — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a private guided tour of Bodhgaya and Gaya, combining important Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage sites. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple and sacred Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Metta Buddha Temple, Sujata Stupa and Vishnupad Temple. Travel comfortably by private vehicle with a local guide and enjoy a flexible itinerary at your own pace.

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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: 1–15
Guide: Hindi, English
Operated by: Buddha Trails Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Travel Insurance

Itinerary

Great Buddha Statue

20 min

The Great Buddha Statue of Bodhgaya is one of the tallest statues of the Buddha in India, standing 80 feet high. It was unveiled in 1989 by the Dalai Lama and has since become an iconic symbol of the town. Made of sandstone and red granite, the statue shows the Buddha in meditation posture, radiating peace and calm. Around it are smaller statues of his disciples, adding to the spiritual atmosphere. The site is visited by both pilgrims and tourists who come to sit quietly, reflect, and take in the serene surroundings. The Great Buddha Statue is not only a landmark of Bodhgaya but also a modern tribute to the Buddha’s timeless message.
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.
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.
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.
Dungeshwari Hills

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.
Vishnupad Temple

one hour

Visit Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, one of Bihar’s most important Hindu pilgrimage sites. The temple is associated with a sacred footprint of Lord Vishnu and stands near the Falgu River. It is also well known for pind daan rituals performed in memory of ancestors.

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. The pickup details will be shared within 12 hours before the tour start time.