
Extension Bodhgaya
Extension Bodhgaya
6 Nights / 7 Days
Book Extension Bodhgaya - Holy Triangle with Bodhgaya Tour - Travel with RV A tour combining the Holy Triangle with Bodhgaya would involve visiting major religious and historical sites of Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya & Bodhgaya. Bodhgaya, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site, The extension typically involves visiting the Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha attained enlightenment, and other important sites in Bodh Gaya.
Day
01: Arrival Varanasi & Evening Ganga Aarti
Arrival Varanasi by
Train / Flight & Transfer to hotel by Travel with RV company representative.
Kashi
is the oldest city in the world, Kashi is also known as Varanasi. Varanasi is
so pure that even a dip in the River Ganges, is believed to wash away all the
sins. The city is known to be the land of Moksh (Salvation). Experience the
Spiritual Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony
in Holy River Ganga at Dashaswemedh Ghat. Evening Ganga Aarti is one of the
five rituals performed regularly for the worship of Holy River Ganga in
Varanasi. After visit transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel
in Varanasi.
Day
02: Varanasi Full Day Sightseeing
Early
morning take Holy dip bath of the Holy River
Ganga. After that proceed for full day Varanasi sightseeing start from Kalbhairav
Temple: It is known as the most ancient temple of Varanasi located near the
VishesharGanj. God Kal Bhairav is believed to be the “Kotwal of Sati pind”.
Without his permission no one can even touch to the Sati pind. After that visit
Kashi Vishwanath Temple: The Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the 12
Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is the most important temple in
Varanasi. Mentioned in Skanda Purana, it is as old as the city and a
significant pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. After visit back to hotel for
breakfast. After breakfast visit Tulsi Manas Mandir: Another famous
temple in the city, the Tulsi Manas Mandir is known for its historical and
cultural importance rather than religious affiliations. After that visit Annapurna
Temple: Annapurna temple is dedicated to the Annapurna or Annapoorna Mata,
the Goddess of Food or the Goddess of Nourishment (Anna means food and Purna
means complete or full), Mata Parvati. Durga Mata Mandir: Dedicated to
Goddess Durga, the Durga Mata Mandir is an important temple dedicated to a
female goddess. Constructed in the 18th century, it is believed that the
goddess idol was not made by humans but appeared on its own. After that visit Sankat
Mochan Temple: The second most visited temple in Varanasi after Kashi
Vishwanath, the Sankat Mochan Temple is devoted to Lord Hanuman. Situated on
the Assi river banks, Goswami Tulsidas established the temple in the early 16th
century. Then visit Banaras Hindu University (BHU): The Banaras Hindu
University (BHU), a premier educational institute in India, lies in Varanasi.
After visit drive back to hotel & overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.
Day
03: Varanasi – Bodhgaya & Sightseeing
Breakfast
at Hotel, after breakfast check-out from hotel & drive to Bodhgaya. Upon
arrival transfer to hotel & check-in. After fresh & up proceed to
visit Mahabodhi Temple - This beautiful Temple built by Ashoka the
Great in 3rd century B.C. Then visit Bodhi Tree - This sacred tree is
about 300 years old. Under this tree Shakyamuni becomes Lord Buddha. One can
sit under the tree can do meditation. Then visit Various Monasteries. After visit transfer to Hotel. Dinner &
overnight stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya.
Day
04: Bodhgaya – Varanasi & Sarnath visit
Morning
visit Vishnupad Temple & complete
rituals. After prayer ceremony drive back to hotel. After that check-out
from hotel & drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel &
check-in. After fresh & up
proceed to visit Sarnath: (12 km.)- It is famous as the site where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, or where Buddha
preached his first sermon. Visit Dhamekha Stupa is the most remarkable
and massive structure at Sarnath. Built partly in stone and partly in
brick, the Dhamekha stupa is 28 meter in diameter at the base and 43.6 meter in
height. The stone facing the lower part is decorated with delicate floral carving
of gupta period. Tour continues to visit Deer park & Sarnath Museum (Museum closed on every
Friday). & visit Choukhandi Stupa. After visit transfer to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in
Varanasi.
Day
05: Varanasi – Vindhyachal – Prayagraj
Breakfast
at hotel, after breakfast check-out from hotel & drive to Prayagraj.
En-route visit Vindhyachal (Shakti
Peeth) - Vindhyachal Temple, also known as Maa Vindhyavasini Temple and
Vindhyachal Dham, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess
Vindhyavasini, situated on the bank of river Ganga. It is one of the Shakti
Pitha temples in India. After Darshan continue drive to Prayagraj. Upon arrival
transfer to hotel & check-in. After fresh & up proceed to visit Triveni
Sangam (Confluence of 03 Holy Rivers Ganga, Yamuna & Inside Saraswati)
& take a holy bath at Triveni Sangam. After that visit Hanuman Temple: Popularly known as Lette Hanuman Mandir, Bade
Hanuman Temple. This temple is an underground pit that houses a huge lying idol
of Hanumanji, which is six to seven feet below the ground. This is the only
Lord Hanuman temple in the world where the idol is in a reclining position.
Then visit Akshayavat: Akshayavata, also rendered Akshayavat, is
a sacred fig tree mentioned in the Hindu religion. Akshayavat is the immortal
tree in Prayagraj. Then proceed to visit Anand Bhawan: Formerly known as Swaraj Bhavan, Anand Bhavan
happened to be the ancestral mansion of the Nehru family. Anand Bhawan is the
former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum
showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement
in India. The double-storey mansion was personally designed by Motilal Nehru. After
visit back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Prayagraj.
Day
06: Prayagraj – Ayodhya & Sightseeing
Breakfast at Hotel, after breakfast
check-out from hotel & drive to Ayodhya. Upon arrival transfer to hotel
& check-in. After fresh & up visit Shri
Nageshwar Nath Mandir: the temple of Nageshwarnath is said to have been
established by Kush, the son of Rama. Legend is that Kush lost his armlet,
while bathing in the Saryu, which was picked up by a Nag-Kanya, who fell in
love with him. As she was a devotee of Shiva, Kush erected this temple for her.
Then proceed to visit Shri Hanuman Garhi
Mandir: Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord
Hanuman. It is one of the most important temples in Ayodhya as it is customary
to visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It is
believed that Lord Hanuman lived at the temple site guarding Ayodhya. After
that proceed to visit Dashrath Bhavan:
is the original residence of King Dashrath- the ruler of Ayodhya and father to
Lord Sri Ram. Popularly known as Bada Asthan or Badi Jagah, Dashrath Mahal
houses magnificent shrines of King Ram. It is situated 50m away from Hanuman
garhi. Then visit Kanak Bhawan, also
meaning Golden Palace, this temple is also known as Sone-ka-Ghar. It is a holy
site dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Rama and his wife, Goddess Sita. It is
believed that this shrine was gifted to Rama and Sita by the former's
stepmother, Kaikeyi. If time permit then evening experience the divine Saryu
Aarti Ceremony at Ram ki Paidi. After visit transfer to hotel. Dinner &
overnight stay at hotel in Ayodhya.
Day
07: Departure from Ayodhya
Morning proceed to visit Shri Ram Mandir: (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi) is believed to have been
the birthplace of the Hindu deity, Lord Ram, a principal deity of Hinduism.
According to the Indian epic Ramayan, Ram, Lord Vishnu's seventh manifestation,
is said to have grown up along Ayodhya’s river Sarayu. The Ram Janmabhoomi is a
highly revered site for Hindu devotees. After Darshan timely check-out from
hotel & transfer to Ayodhya Airport / Railway station for your onward
journey.
***Tour
End with Happy & Sweet Memories***
Tour Inclusions
- 06 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Rooms on Double / Triple Sharing basis
- 06 Breakfast + 06 Dinner at Hotel
- Private vehicle as per the group strength, pick up from Varanasi &
drop to Ayodhya Railway Station / Airport
- Transportation: Transfer & Sightseeing as per the above Tour
Program
- Transfer Taxes, Parking, Fuel & Driver Charges
- Presently applicable Govt. Service Tax - GST
Tour Exclusions
- Any Airfare, Train Ticket & Insurance Premiums
- Cost for Supplementary service, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, VIP
Darshan and Monument Entrance Fees.
- Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft
drinks, incidentals, porter charges & Any kind of Tips for Driver
- Any other meal like lunch & other thing which is not mentioned
in inclusion.
- Activity charges, Boat Ride, Tonga Ride, Rickshaw Ride, Auto Ride,
Tuk-Tuk ride and Battery bus etc.
- Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest,
natural calamities like - road blockage etc. In such case extra cost will
have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.