GOLDEN LOTUS POND TRAVEL

5 Days / 4 Nights: Bodhgaya – Varanasi – Rajgir – Nalanda – Bodhgaya

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🏷️ Overview

Embark on a spiritual journey to the sacred sites of Lord Buddha’s life and teachings. Our carefully curated 5-day pilgrimage tour combines comfort, culture, and inner peace as you explore Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Rajgir, and Nalanda. Travel with Golden Lotus Pond Travel & Tours, where each step brings you closer to tranquility.

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📍 Places Covered

• Bodhgaya

• Varanasi (Sarnath)

• Rajgir

• Nalanda

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🌤️ Weather

• Bodhgaya & Varanasi: Tropical climate.

  • Summer (Apr–Jun): Hot & dry (35–45°C)

  • Monsoon (Jul–Sep): Moderate to heavy rain (25–35°C)

  • Winter (Oct–Feb): Pleasant & cool (10–25°C)

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📅 Best Time to Visit

• October to March: Cool weather, ideal for pilgrimage and sightseeing.

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🏨 Hotel Categories

Subject to availability – Similar category hotels may be provided.

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✅ Inclusions

• Airport transfers and private car transportation

• Hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner

• All sightseeing as per itinerary

• Welcome drink, cake, juice, and mineral water on arrival

• Traditional garlanding ceremony

• Services of a local English-speaking guide

• All taxes, tolls, and parking fees

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❌ Exclusions

• Airfare or train tickets

• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.)

• Tips and porterage

• Travel insurance

• Entry tickets to monuments, camera fees

• Any guide charges for other languages (Myanmar, Thai, Japanese, etc.)

  • Guide Fee: $30 USD per day per group

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🧭 Day-wise Itinerary

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📅 Day 1: Arrival in Gaya – Transfer to Bodhgaya (11 KM / 30 min)

• Arrival: Warm welcome at Gaya Airport with traditional garlanding and refreshments.

• Transfer: Drive to your hotel in Bodhgaya and check-in.

• Sightseeing: Visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Dinner & Overnight: Enjoy an international buffet dinner and restful stay at your hotel in Bodhgaya.

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📅 Day 2: Bodhgaya to Varanasi (247 KM / 6 hours)

• Morning: Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Varanasi.

• Afternoon: Arrive in Varanasi, check in, and enjoy buffet lunch.

• Sightseeing: Explore Sarnath: Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Thai & Sri Lankan Temples, and the Sarnath Museum (Closed Fridays).

• Evening: Shop at a local mall and return for buffet dinner.

• Overnight: Hotel stay in Varanasi.

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📅 Day 3: Varanasi to Bodhgaya (247 KM / 6 hours)

• Morning: Early visit to Ganga Ghat. After breakfast, drive back to Bodhgaya.

• Afternoon: Check into hotel, enjoy lunch.

• Evening: Visit Sujata Temple, Kusha Grass site, and Dhungeshwari Hills.

• Dinner & Overnight: Buffet dinner and overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

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📅 Day 4: Excursion – Rajgir & Nalanda (71 KM / 1.5–2 hours)

• Morning: Early drive to Rajgir – visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Griddhakuta Hill, and Venu Vana.

• Afternoon: Proceed to Nalanda – explore Nalanda University ruins and Nalanda Museum.

• Evening: Return to Bodhgaya. Optional evening visit to Mahabodhi Temple.

• Overnight: Stay in Bodhgaya.

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📅 Day 5: Departure from Gaya Airport (11 KM / 30 min)

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Last-minute visit to the local market or Mahabodhi Temple.

• Check-out: Return to hotel by 11 AM for packing.

• Afternoon: Enjoy lunch and transfer to Gaya Airport.

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🙏 Conclusion

Your 5-day pilgrimage with Golden Lotus Pond Travel leaves you spiritually enriched, with lasting memories of Bodhgaya and its sacred surroundings. Travel with us for a journey of peace, devotion, and discovery.

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