Private Rajgir and Nalanda Tour from Bodhgaya to Patna

Bodh Gaya, India
Duration8h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Travel from Bodhgaya to Patna while exploring the important Buddhist and historical sites of Rajgir and Nalanda along the way. Visit Gridhakuta Hill, Venuvan, the World Peace Pagoda and the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara with a private guide. This one-way private tour combines sightseeing with a convenient transfer to Patna, avoiding the need to return to Bodhgaya.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any activities or sites not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Griddhakuta Peak
    2h
    Visit Gridhakuta Hill, also known as Vulture’s Peak, one of the Buddha’s important teaching and meditation places in Rajgir. Walk up the sacred hill and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding valleys while learning about the teachings delivered here.
  2. Bimbisar Jail
    Pass by
    Visit the ruins traditionally associated with the imprisonment of King Bimbisara by his son Ajatashatru. From here, the king is said to have looked toward Vulture’s Peak, where the Buddha often stayed and taught.
  3. Venu Vana Kalandakanivapa
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Venuvan, the Bamboo Grove donated to the Buddha by King Bimbisara. Walk through its peaceful gardens and pond while learning about one of the earliest monasteries connected with the Buddha.
  4. Nalanda University Ruins
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the ancient ruins of Nalanda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the great centres of learning in ancient Asia. Walk through the remains of monasteries, temples and study areas that once welcomed Buddhist scholars from across Asia.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup is available from all hotels within Bodhgaya. Please provide your hotel name at the time of booking or at least 2 days before your travel date. The pickup details will be shared within 12 hours before the tour start time.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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