Embark on a spiritually enriching journey through Bihar, a land deeply rooted in Buddhist and Hindu traditions.🛕✨This 5-day pilgrimage tour covers the most sacred temples and sites, offering a blend of history, devotion, and peace.🙏
Start your journey in Bodh Gaya, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree at the Mahabodhi Temple.🌳🧘♂️Visit the Great Buddha Statue, Dungeshwari Cave Temple, and Muchalinda Lake, which hold deep spiritual significance.🌄🐍
In Gaya, seek blessings at the Vishnupad Temple, housing Lord Vishnu’s footprint, and perform Pind Daan rituals for your ancestors.🔥🦶The Mangla Gauri Temple, one of the Shakti Peethas, is another divine stop on this journey.🌺
Continue to Patna, where you will visit the Takht Sri Patna Sahib, a revered Sikh pilgrimage site dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh Ji.🏯🔱End your tour with the Patan Devi Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, devoted to Goddess Durga.🔥💖
With a perfect mix of Buddhist serenity and Hindu devotion, this tour offers inner peace, historical insights, and divine blessings.✨🕉️Whether you're seeking spiritual fulfillment or cultural exploration, this pilgrimage is a journey of a lifetime!🙌😊
🏞️ Highlights:
·🛕Mahabodhi Temple – Visit the sacred site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.🌳✨
·🗿Great Buddha Statue – Witness the majestic 25-meter-tall Buddha statue in a meditative posture, a symbol of peace.🧘♂️💛
·🏞️ Dungeshwari Cave Temple – Explore the caves where Buddha meditated before enlightenment, experiencing deep spiritual energy. 🙏🌄
·🌊 Muchalinda Lake – See the legendary spot where the serpent king protected Buddha during a storm. 🐍🌟
·🦶 Vishnupad Temple – Pay homage at the sacred footprint of Lord Vishnu and perform Pind Daan rituals in Gaya. 🔥🛕
·🌺 Mangla Gauri Temple – Visit one of the Shakti Peethas, where Goddess Sati’s body part is believed to have fallen. 🔱💖
·🏯 Takht Sri Patna Sahib – Experience Sikh spirituality at the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Patna. 🙏🏵️
·🔱 Patan Devi Temple – Seek blessings at one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Durga. 🌺🔥
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Bodh Gaya – The Land of Enlightenment 🌿🕉️
Bodh-Gaya
Arrive at Gaya Airport/Railway Station and transfer to your hotel.🏨🚗Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.🏯✨Explore the Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha meditated and gained supreme knowledge.🌳🙏Visit the Great Buddha Statue, a 25-meter tall statue in a meditative posture.🗿🧘Explore Thai, Japanese, and Tibetan Monasteries, showcasing beautiful Buddhist architecture.🎎🏯Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.🌙🍛
Mahabodhi Temple:
The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree.🌳✨ The temple’s 50-meter-high pyramid structure is an architectural marvel. Inside, a golden Buddha statue sits in deep meditation.🧘♂️The temple complex also houses various stupas and monasteries, making it a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide.🙏🌍
Buddha Statue:
The Great Buddha Statue in Bodh Gaya is a 25-meter (82 feet) tall statue of Lord Buddha seated in a meditative posture.🧘♂️💛 This grand statue, made of sandstone and red granite, was consecrated in 1989 and is surrounded by ten smaller disciples' statues.🌟It is one of the most revered landmarks in Bodh Gaya, attracting thousands of devotees and tourists.🙏
Day 2 :
Bodh Gaya – Sacred Pilgrimage Continues 🏔️🙏
Bodh-Gaya
Early morning visit to Dungeshwari Cave Temple, where Buddha meditated before enlightenment.🏞️🕉️Explore Sujata Garh, the village where Sujata offered kheer (rice pudding) to Buddha.🍚🙏Visit Muchalinda Lake, known for the legend of the serpent king protecting Buddha.🌊🐍Enjoy local vegetarian cuisine and return to the hotel for an overnight stay.🍛🏨
Dungeshwari Cave Temple:
Also known as the Sujata Cave, this temple is where Gautama Buddha meditated for years before attaining enlightenment.🌄🙏Located in a rocky terrain 12 km from Bodh Gaya, these caves house idols of Buddha and Hindu deities.🕉️✨ It is believed that Sujata, a village woman, offered kheer (rice pudding) to Buddha here, marking a turning point in his spiritual journey.🍚🌟
Muchalinda Lake:
Muchalinda Lake, near the Mahabodhi Temple, is associated with a famous legend where the serpent king Muchalinda protected Buddha during meditation from a storm.🌊🐍 The lake is serene and peaceful, with a statue of Buddha meditating while being shielded by the snake’s hood.🙏✨Devotees visit this site to experience its divine tranquility.🧘♂️
Day 3 :
Gaya – Vishnupad Temple Darshan & Pind Daan Rituals 🙏✨
Bodh-Gaya
After Breakfast Drive to Gaya, a sacred city for Hindu rituals and pilgrimage.🚗🛕Visit the Vishnupad Temple, where Lord Vishnu’s footprint is enshrined.🦶🏛️Perform the Pind Daan ritual, an important Hindu practice for the peace of ancestors' souls.🔥🕯️Explore the Mangla Gauri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Sati, and experience divine blessings.🌺🛕Return to Bodh Gaya for an overnight stay.🌙🏨
Vishnupad Temple:
Located in Gaya, the Vishnupad Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is famous for its sacred footprint of Vishnu imprinted on a basalt rock.🦶✨This temple is a significant place for performing Pind Daan, a Hindu ritual for ancestral salvation.🔥��The temple’s architecture is intricately designed, and its religious importance attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.🌟
Mangla Gauri Temple:
The Mangla Gauri Temple in Gaya is dedicated to Goddess Mangla Gauri, an incarnation of Goddess Durga.🔥🙏It is considered one of the Shakti Peethas, where the breast of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen.💖The temple is known for its spiritual energy, ancient idols, and rituals performed for the well-being of devotees.🌸✨
Day 4 :
Journey to Patna – Spiritual & Cultural Experience 🚆🏰
Patna
In the MorningAfter Breakfast Check Outbthe hotel and Depart for Patna, the capital city of Bihar.🚗🏙️Visit the Takht Sri Patna Sahib, a revered Sikh Gurudwara built in honor of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.🏯🙏Explore Patan Devi Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas dedicated to Goddess Durga.🌺🔥Visit Golghar, a unique granary built during the British era, offering panoramic city views.🌆🏛️Overnight stay at a hotel in Patna.🌙🏨
Takht Sri Patna Sahib:
Located in Patna, Takht Sri Patna Sahib is a significant Sikh pilgrimage site, built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru.🏵️✨The Gurudwara houses sacred relics, including the Guru's belongings and writings.📜🔱It is one of the five Takhts (holy seats) of Sikhism, attracting thousands of devotees every year.🌍🙏
Patan Devi Temple:
Patan Devi Temple in Patna is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Durga.🌺🔥According to mythology, Goddess Sati’s right thigh fell here, making it a highly revered site.🙏The temple has both Bari Patan Devi (Big Temple) and Chhoti Patan Devi (Small Temple), where devotees offer prayers for prosperity and blessings.🕉️✨
Day 5 :
Departure – A Soulful Farewell 🛫✨
Patna
Enjoy a peaceful morning by the Ganga River, reflecting on your spiritual journey.🌊🧘Depending on your departure schedule, explore local markets for souvenirs and handicrafts.🛍️🎁Transfer to Patna Airport/Railway Station for your return journey.🚗✈️
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 & 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.
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