Great news for those people who were making up their minds to go to Bodh Gaya and Nalanda. IRCTC has prepared some low-cost and best tour packages for these heritage sites. You can visit Bodh Gaya, Gaya, Rajgir, and Nalanda through these packages.
These three tours will be via bus and one can visit the city by choosing the different package among these three. The payment will be one time and then IRCTC will take care of your stay and Itinerary.
These packages include:
- Transportation for Pickup drop from station/airport and sightseeing on sharing basis
- 02 Breakfast and 02 Dinner Only.
- All sightseeing and excursion as per the itinerary
- Parking, GST, Driver Allowance & Insurance.
Below are the packages made available by IRCTC:
BODHGAYA – GAYA CITY TOUR WITH TARPAN PACKAGE
Duration: 1 Nights/2 Days
Price: Starting from ₹ 3710
| Package Details | |
| Package Name | Bodhgaya – Gaya City Tour |
| Destination Covered | Bodhgaya – Gaya |
| Travelling mode | By Road |
| Frequency | Everyday |
| Meal Plan | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Hotel Name | Jataka Inn/similar |
BUDDHIST CIRCUIT TOUR
Duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
Price: Starting from ₹ 6960
| Package Details | |
| Package Name | Buddhist Circuit Tour |
| Destination Covered | Bodhgaya – Gaya – Rajgir – Nalanda |
| Travelling mode | By Road |
| Frequency | Everyday |
| Meal Plan | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Hotel Name | Jataka Inn/similar |
BUDDHIST CIRCUIT TOUR EX-PATNA
Duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
Price: Starting from ₹ 7770
| Package Details | |
| Package Name | Buddhist Circuit Tour, Ex-Patna |
| Destination Covered | Bodhgaya-Gaya-Rajgir-Nalanda |
| Travelling mode | By Road |
| Frequency | Everyday |
| Meal Plan | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Hotel Name | Hotel Nalanda Regency (Rajgir)
Jataka Inn/similar (Bodhgaya) |
These packages are available on the website (www.irctctourism.com) or you can click on the direct link given below. Booking can also be done through Tourist Facilitation Center, Zonal Offices, and Regional Offices.
Direct Link: Railways Tourism, Retiring Rooms, Holidays Customized Tours, LTC Tours, Maharajas, Mahaparinirvan (irctctourism.com)
Significance of Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, and Nalanda: Why you should visit
Bodh Gaya: is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in the Gaya district of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment under what became known as the Bodhi Tree. For Buddhists, Bodh Gaya is the most important site related to Gautama Buddha’s life. In 2002, Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rajgir: The city of Rajgir was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha. This area is also notable in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Both Mahavira and Buddha taught their beliefs in Rajgir during the 6th and 5th century BC, and the Buddha was offered a forest monastery here by king Bimbisara.
Nalanda: A UNESCO World Heritage site, the well-preserved ruins of Nalanda are a significant destination on the Buddhist tourism circuit. The ruins of Nalanda make for an exciting exploration trip. As you enter the Nalanda University site, large covers of nicely-kept gardens welcome you. Walking through what once used to be one of the world’s first residential universities, is a fascinating experience as only stacks of bricks stand here today. Built by the Gupta emperors in 450 AD, the University complex could house 10,000 students and 2000 teachers.
