Gaya and Bodh Gaya Full-Day Private Tour

6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Gaya and Bodh Gaya Full-Day Private Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Gaya and Bodh Gaya on a full-day private tour with TravelexTour, serving travelers since 2000. Visit Vishnupad Temple and Mangla Gauri Temple in Gaya, then discover the Mahabodhi Temple complex and sacred Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya. See the Great Buddha Statue, Royal Bhutan Monastery, Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, and Metta Buddharam Temple.

Travel in a private vehicle reserved exclusively for your party, with pickup from listed hotels and designated locations in Gaya and Bodh Gaya, including Gaya Airport and Gaya Junction railway station. Coordinate your pickup time in advance. The order and time spent at each stop may vary with traffic, temple queues, opening hours, and your interests within the scheduled tour duration.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Hindi, English
Operated by: Travelextour

What is included

Included

Included: Local driver/assistant throughout tour.
Included: hotel pickup and drop of in Bodhgaya/Gaya
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: personal expenses
Not included: Meals
Not included: Government Fees

Itinerary

Mahabodhi Temple

1 h 30 min

Explore the Mahabodhi Temple complex and see the sacred Bodhi Tree. Walk through the temple grounds, observe Buddhist pilgrims at prayer, and spend time appreciating the peaceful surroundings. This stop involves walking; the pace can be adjusted within the scheduled visit.
Vishnupad Temple

1 h 30 min

Visit the Vishnupad Temple area in Gaya and experience its spiritual atmosphere. Eligible visitors can enter for darshan, subject to the temple's entry rules. Visitors unable to enter can explore the surrounding area. This is a sightseeing stop; priest services, Pind Daan rituals, offerings, and donations are not included.
Stop 3

1 h 30 min

Visit Maa Mangla Gauri Temple in Gaya for darshan and time to appreciate the temple surroundings. Access involves steps and walking, so travelers should consider their mobility and comfort. Time at this stop may vary depending on queues and the pace of your group.
Great Buddha Statue

30 min

See the Great Buddha Statue in Bodh Gaya and take time to appreciate the seated Buddha and surrounding grounds. Enjoy a short walk and take photographs where permitted, while respecting the peaceful atmosphere of this Buddhist site.
Royal Bhutan Monastery

20 min

Visit the Royal Bhutan Monastery in Bodh Gaya to appreciate its Bhutanese architecture and Buddhist artwork. Explore the areas open to visitors and enjoy time for quiet reflection. Please respect prayer activities and any photography restrictions.
Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple

20 min

Visit the Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple in Bodh Gaya to appreciate its Japanese-style architecture and quiet surroundings. Explore the areas open to visitors and spend time observing the temple's Buddhist artwork. Please respect worshippers and follow the site's photography rules.
Metta Buddharam Temple

30 min

Visit Metta Buddharam Temple in Bodh Gaya and appreciate its distinctive architecture and Buddhist setting. Walk through the areas open to visitors, enjoy quiet moments, and take photographs where permitted. Please respect prayer activities and follow the temple's visitor rules.

Meeting point and pickup

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

End point

Pickup points

OYO 82206 Aditya Guest House
Rajhat Maranao House
Anand Homestay Bihar
Royal View Residency
Marasa Sarovar Premiere, Bodhgaya
SPOT ON 37836 Happy International Guest House
OYO 45146 Kumar Guest House
The Residency, Bodhgaya
SPOT ON 43287 Hotel Shankar
SPOT ON 45145 Happy Guest House
Hotel Galaxy Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd
Hyatt Place Bodh Gaya

and 204 more pickup points

Please share your exact hotel or accommodation details when booking so we can assign your pickup spot. Your driver will arrive within a 15-minute window of your scheduled time, and we'll text or WhatsApp you their details and vehicle number the day prior. Standard luggage is limited to one suitcase and carry-on per guest—please notify us in advance if you require extra space or child seats—and ensure your phone is on and you are ready at the meeting point 5 minutes early.