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Tourist Places covered in Package
TOUR ITINERARY
Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda-Sarnath: 04 Nights / 05 Days
· Arrival from Delhi to Gaya by train 3rd AC at Gaya Railway station. Our Representative will Receive you there to Bodhgaya by Luxary Vehicles.
o Day 02 : Stay at Rajgir Sightseeing Rajgir covering
o Pippala Cave or Jarasandh ki Baithak
o Sonbhandar Caves (gold treasure)
o Bimbisar Jail/Peace pagoda/ Ajatshatru Fort
o Chariot Route Marks/ Cyclopean Wall
o Nalanda
o Nalanda University Ruins Archaeological Complex
o Nalanda Archaeological Museum
o Nava Nalanda Mahavihara
o Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall
· o Day 03 : Back to Bodhgaya
o Stay at Hotel visiting Dungeshwari cave and local temples
Day 04 : Departure to Sarnath by luxary vehicles
Tibetan temple/ Ramnagar Fort/Ghat of Ganga River,Arti at SSSI ghat, Vishwanath temple,Banaras Hindu university campus.
· 5th day: Departure to Delhi by Train
Itinerary Included:
- Return Train Fare from Delhi to Gaya by 3rd AC
- Hotels
- Tea/breakfast/Lunch/dinner
- Sightseeing
Itinerary not included:
- Entry Ticket at monuments
- Offering at Temples
- Photography charges
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Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda: 03 Nights / 04 Days
· Arrival from Delhi to Gaya by train 3rd AC at Gaya Railway station. Our Representative will Receive you there. Trasfer to Bodhgaya by Luxary Vehicles.
o Day 02 : Stay at Rajgir Sightseeing Rajgir covering
o Pippala Cave or Jarasandh ki Baithak
o Sonbhandar Caves (gold treasure)
o Bimbisar Jail/Peace pagoda/ Ajatshatru Fort
o Chariot Route Marks/ Cyclopean Wall
o Nalanda
o Nalanda University Ruins Archaeological Complex
o Nalanda Archaeological Museum
o Nava Nalanda Mahavihara
o Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall
· o Day 03 : Back to Bodhgaya
o Stay at Hotel visiting Brahmyoni Hill/local temples/Strolling by Falgu River.
· Day 04 : Departure to Delhi by Train
Itinerary Included:
- Return Train Fare from Delhi to Gaya by 3rd AC
- Hotels
- Tea/breakfast/Lunch/dinner
- Sightseeing
Itinerary not included:
- Entry Ticket at monuments
- Offering at Temples
- Photography charges
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Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda: 02 Nights / 03Days
· Arrival from Delhi to Gaya by train 3rd AC at Gaya Railway station. Our Representative will Receive you there. Trasfer to Bodhgaya by Luxary Vehicles.
o Day 02 : Rajgir Sightseeing Rajgir covering
o Pippala Cave or Jarasandh ki Baithak
o Sonbhandar Caves (gold treasure)
o Bimbisar Jail/Peace pagoda/ Ajatshatru Fort
o Chariot Route Marks/ Cyclopean Wall
o Nalanda
o Nalanda University Ruins Archaeological Complex
o Nalanda Archaeological Museum
o Nava Nalanda Mahavihara
o Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall
· o Day 02 : Back to Bodhgaya in evening ,
o Stay at Hotel ocal temples/Strolling by Falgu River.
· Day 03 : Departure to Delhi by Train
Itinerary Included:
- Return Train Fare from Delhi to Gaya by 3rd AC
- Hotels
- Tea/breakfast/Lunch/dinner
- Sightseeing
Itinerary not included:
- Entry Ticket at monuments
- Offering at Temples
- Photography charges
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A Brief Introduction about Bodhgaya -Rajgir-Nalanda-Sarnath-Varanasi
BodhGaya
The Mahabodhi Temple (महाबोधि मंदिर) (Literally: "Great Awakening Temple") is a Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, the location where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya (located in Gaya district) is located about 96 km (60 mi) from Patna, Bihar state, India. Next to the temple, to its western side, is the holy Bodhi tree. In the Pali Canon, the site is called Bodhimanda,[1] and the monastery there the Bodhimanda Vihara. The tallest tower is 55 metres (180 ft) tall. The construction uses the styles of Dravidian Architecture, as opposed to Nagara Temple styles.
Buddhist legends concerning the site of the Mahabodhi Temple
The site of the Bodhi tree at Bodhigaya is, according to the Buddhist commentarial scriptures, the same for all Buddhas. According to the Jatakas, it forms the navel of the earth, and no other place can support the weight of the Buddha's attainment
According to Buddhist mythology, if no Bodhi tree grows at the site, the ground around the Bodhi tree is devoid of all plants for a distance of one royal karīsa and nothing can travel in the air immediately above it, not even Sakka
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| Navlakha Temple Bodhgaya |
Buddhist mythology also states that when the world is destroyed at the end of a kalpa, the Bodhimanda is the last spot to disappear and is the first to appear when the world emerges into existence again. The myth also claims that a lotus will bloom there, and if a Buddha is born during that the new kalpa, the lotus flowers in accordance with the number of Buddhas expected to arise. According to legend, in the case of Gautama Buddha, a Bodhi tree sprang up on the day he was born.
Dhamchakra: Situated inside Tibetan Temple where HH Dalai Lama Abode, a myth is associated with this, moving this wheel base Chakra fulfill ones desire.
Newly constructed tallest Lord Buddha Statue at Bodhgaya
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Rajgir
Jarasandh Ka Akhara
Jarasandh Ka Akhara in Rajgir is considered to be the sought-after venue that hosted, indeed, the most historic and exciting battles in the history of ancient India. This larger-than-life battle between the strongest of the Pandavas, Bhima and the ardent worshipper of the rebellion Lord Shiva, Jarasandha came about in this great destination cited in the state of Bihar known as Jarasandh Ka Akhara.
As expressed in the Sanskrit epic entitled Mahabharata, Jarasandha was the successor to the King Brihadratha, who in spite of countless efforts failed to beget any nestling. Meted out with the hands of brutal fate, he sought solace to some religious guidance from a holy saint named Chandrakauskika. After having a great deal of time as a refuge under the perfect guidance of Chandrakaushika, he was given a magical fruit and was instructed to feed it to his wife.
Since he had two wives, he carefully halved the fruit and gave it to them. Destiny again took a brutal twist and he was blessed with a boy but he was dissected into two halves. Worried and terrified, Brihadhratha ordered that they should be instantly cast far away from the city. But destiny had different ideas, as the two halves were finally joined by a human devouring witch, Jara that paved way for the birth of Jarasandh.
Jarasandh was a very cruel and barbarous king and had many kings jailed in his dungeons. It was Bhima and Arjuna along with Krishna who invited him to a fight at Jarasandh Ka Akhara. Jarasandh chose Bhima, the strongest among the Pandavas to fight. It was at this place in Jarasandh Ka Akhara where the bone-chilling exposure of raw strength prolonged for 27 days, when at the behest of Lord Krishna, Bhima tore apart his foe into two longitudinal halves and thrown them in the opposite direction that resulted in Jarasandh s death
Visit Pippala Cave or Jarasandh ki Baithak
Pippala Cave is visited by Buddhists because of its religious importance. It can be found that several number of tourists visiting the cave. Visitors will be spellbound after going through the architectural splendor of the caves that happened naturally.
It is a popular Buddhist destination of Rajgir located above the hot springs on the Vaibhava Hill. It is a beautifully sculpted rectangular stone that was carved by the forces of nature which seems to have been used even as a watch tower. Because it later became the resort of pious hermits
Sonbhandar Caves
Sonbhandar Caves (also known as Swarn Bhandar) is an ancient site where several caves can be seen. Tourists will be able to learn about the lifestyles of people belonging to the earlier times. These caves are popular in Rajgir for their historical prominence. People visit these caves as part of their tour of Rajgir. The carvings on the walls have made them even more popular.
Sonbhandar Caves is the site of two rather strange cave chambers that were hollowed out of a single huge rock. One of the chambers is believed to have been the guard room, whereas the rear wall has two straight vertical lines and one horizontal line cut into the rock. Also, the entrance is supposed to lead to King Bimbisara Treasury. Inscriptions available in the Sankhlipi or shell script, carved on the wall and so far not deciphered, and are expected to offer the clue to open the doorway at the entrance. The treasure, as per the folklore, is still present. The second chamber consists of a few traces of seated and standing etched into the exterior wall.
Ajatshatru Fort
Built by King Ajatshatru, the Ajatshatru Fort is one of the prominent attractions existing in Rajgir that depicts the Mauryan architecture skills to the core. The outer wall of the fort structure was constructed out of stone blocks which were one and a half metres in length. The bastions were built to provide additional strength to the outer side of the fort walls where as the inner side ramps gave access to the top. The fort also had watch-towers which added to its beauty and strength. Tourists will be left spellbound for sure because of the beautiful carvings that are depicted on the exteriors and walls.
Visit Bimbisar Jail
Bimbisar Jail remains as a mute witness to the atrocities carried out by King Ajatashatru on his own father, King Bimbisara. Tourists visit this location in large numbers as part of their tour to Rajgir
Visit Chariot Route Marks
Chariot Route Marks is located on way of Chariot Route and hell inscriptions are worth giving a visit for the uniqueness of the phenomenon. There are two parallel furrows that are cut deep into rock for almost thirty feet. These furrows provide credence to the regional belief that they were "burnt" into the rock due to the speed and power of Lord Krishna s chariot after he visited the city of Rajgir during the epic Mahabharata times. Many shell inscriptions, the encoded characters current in central and eastern India from 1st to 5th centuries AD, are carved over the rock around the chariot marks.
Cyclopean Wall
Cyclopean Wall offers a unique glimpse of the pre-Mauryan style of building structures and architecture. This wall is built beautifully providing a great visual treat for its visitors.
RopeWay at Rajgir Shanti Stupa
The RopeWay at Rajgir Shanti Stupa is one of the beautiful attractions of Rajgir offering adventurous feel to the tourists. People will surely experience a thrilling feat after walking through the line.
RopeWay at Rajgir Shanti Stupa, also known as Vishwa Shanti Stup is situated on a 400 meter high hill. The stupa is constructed in marble and on the four corners of the stupa, there are four glimmering statues of Buddha that are beautifully sculpted. To reach the summit of this hill one has to walk along the “Ropeways”. This location is also called the GriddhKoot..
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Tourist Attraction at Nalanda
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Nalanda University Ruins Archaeological Complex: The total area of the excavation is about 14 hectares. All the edifices are of the red brick and the gardens are beautiful. The buildings are divided by a central walk way that goes south to north. The monasteries or "Viharas" are east of this central alley and the temple or "Chaiyas" to the west. The Vihara-1 is perhaps the most interesting with its cells on two floors built around a central courtyard where steps lead up to what must have been a dais for the professors to address their students. A small chapel still retains a half broken statue of the Lord Buddha.
The enormous pyramidal mass of the Temple no .3 is impressive and from its top commands a splendid view of the entire area. It is surrounded by smaller stupas, many of which studded with small and big statues of the Lord Buddha in Various poses or "Mudras"
Nalanda Archaeological Museum: Opposite the entrance to the ruins of the university and houses, there is a small but beautiful collection of Buddhist and Hindu bronzes and a number of undamaged statues of the Lord Buddha that were found in the area. Two enormous terra-cotta jars of the first century stand intact behind the museum in a shaded enclosure. The collection includes copper plates and stone inscriptions, coins, pottery and samples of burnt rice (12th century AD) found among the ruins here. this museum that entirely displays the souvenirs of the ancient Nalanda University and its butting against areas, Nalanda Archaeological Museum is a draw back to the eyes. It extends an unquestionable peep into the Pala art which demonstrates that the university gave equal grandness to originative arts along with the highbrowed growth. Apart from demonstrating the creative skills, the classification of sculptures discloses the dress up, ornaments, and other features of society life during the Pala period. In effect it is the finest portrayal of the ancient India that gives a great insight to the life and culture of the ancient Indian society.
Over the smooth museum has four galleries and out of the 13463 antiquities turned up 349 are on display in these galleries. The artifacts from Nalanda are dates back to 5th to 12th century AD but those from Rajgir are prior to that. Though statues kept in this museum include stucco, bronzes, stone and terracotta items, majority of the articles are engraved on Basalt stone. All most all the artifacts reflect the Buddhist, Jain and Hindu ideologies.
You can visit here from 10.00 am to 05.00 pm. This museum remains closed on Fridays. Contact here for further information:Open during 10.00 to 17.00. Closed on Friday.
Nava Nalanda Mahavihara: Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is devoted to study and research of Pali Literature and Buddhism. This is a new institute, where students from foreign countries also study.
Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall: A new construction in memory of the great Chinese traveler, Hieun Tsang.
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Sarnath: A Place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon
Sarnath, formally Isipathana, is a famous city near to the important religious place Varanasi. Buddhism rules Sarnath because this is where Buddha preached his first Sermon and which thus making it one of the four holiest places to the Buddhist world. Sarnath got its name from Saranganatha (God of Deer). The original sangha of Budhhism was born in deer park, a site in Sarnath and it is in this place Gautama Buddha first preached the Dharma. It is a major buddhist pilgimage destination. This is a pleasant place to meditate, take a retreat and move around the well-maintained gardens and Sarnath's ruins. The main attractions are Asoka's pillar, the ruins of the Mulagandhakuti and the huge second century old Dharma Stupa, also known as Dhamekha Stupa, built by the Emperor Ashoka.
Buddhism flourished in Sarnath till the sixth century and then the Huns caused a trail of devastation and were followed by Mahmud of Ghazni and Qutub-ud-din Aibak who virtually razed Sarnath to the ground whatever was left by the Huns. The British archaeologists dug out the site, which heard the path to enlightenment from Buddha, stayed hidden amidst ruins, during 19th century. The place bears three fold values archeological, historical and religious. It is a worth place to visit and to see the cultural and religious heritage of India and Buddhism.
Sarnath is an important temple city of India. The town is relatively peaceful and green, and so also provides a welcome alternative to Varanasi as a place to stay for people visiting the ghats along the Ganges. There are many imposing temples to visit, which are constructed in modern times, for example Thai temples, the Burmese, Korean and Chinese temples, have all been built recently. Apart from these, there are three Tibetan temples and a Japanese temple. Sarnath is in general quiet and clean and has a definite Buddhist atmosphere. On the weekends there are big and very noisy crowds, mainly the tourists visiting this historicaland religious place.
Buddhism flourished in Sarnath till the sixth century and then the Huns caused a trail of devastation and were followed by Mahmud of Ghazni and Qutub-ud-din Aibak who virtually razed Sarnath to the ground whatever was left by the Huns. The British archaeologists dug out the site, which heard the path to enlightenment from Buddha, stayed hidden amidst ruins, during 19th century. The place bears three fold values archeological, historical and religious. It is a worth place to visit and to see the cultural and religious heritage of India and Buddhism.
Sarnath is an important temple city of India. The town is relatively peaceful and green, and so also provides a welcome alternative to Varanasi as a place to stay for people visiting the ghats along the Ganges. There are many imposing temples to visit, which are constructed in modern times, for example Thai temples, the Burmese, Korean and Chinese temples, have all been built recently. Apart from these, there are three Tibetan temples and a Japanese temple. Sarnath is in general quiet and clean and has a definite Buddhist atmosphere. On the weekends there are big and very noisy crowds, mainly the tourists visiting this historicaland religious place.
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| Ashoka Pillar |
The Buddhist town of Sarnath boasts of a history that goes back to the ancient times. This is one of the most important pilgrim centers for Buddhists. Sarnath’s history began from the year 528 B.C., when Lord Buddha visited this city just 5 weeks after attaining salvation inBodh Gaya.
According to the memoirs of Huien Tsang, the famed Deer park at Sarnath was built by the Jataka king of Banaras. It was then that the name ‘Migadaya’ was given to the present day Sarnath. The present day name of the city appears to have been derived from Saranganath (the lord of deer).
The invasion of Muhammad Ghazni in 1026 AD had a very bad impact on the archaeological monuments of the city. Various historical findings confirm Sarnath to be a major center of the Sammatiya school of Buddhism.
The history of Sarnath from 13th century onwards remained into stupor till the year 1798, when the resident of Benaras, Mr. Duncan discovered a green marble casket that was recovered during the expedition conducted by the workmen of Jagat Singh.
Since then, many archaeological excavation have been conducted at Sarnath, linking the history of the city to the Shunga Period (2nd to 1sy century BC), Kushans (1-2nd century AD), and the Gupta Period (from 4th- 6th century AD).
According to the memoirs of Huien Tsang, the famed Deer park at Sarnath was built by the Jataka king of Banaras. It was then that the name ‘Migadaya’ was given to the present day Sarnath. The present day name of the city appears to have been derived from Saranganath (the lord of deer).
The invasion of Muhammad Ghazni in 1026 AD had a very bad impact on the archaeological monuments of the city. Various historical findings confirm Sarnath to be a major center of the Sammatiya school of Buddhism.
The history of Sarnath from 13th century onwards remained into stupor till the year 1798, when the resident of Benaras, Mr. Duncan discovered a green marble casket that was recovered during the expedition conducted by the workmen of Jagat Singh.
Since then, many archaeological excavation have been conducted at Sarnath, linking the history of the city to the Shunga Period (2nd to 1sy century BC), Kushans (1-2nd century AD), and the Gupta Period (from 4th- 6th century AD).
this museum that entirely displays the souvenirs of the ancient Nalanda University and its butting against areas, Nalanda Archaeological Museum is a draw back to the eyes. It extends an unquestionable peep into the Pala art which demonstrates that the university gave equal grandness to originative arts along with the highbrowed growth. Apart from demonstrating the creative skills, the classification of sculptures discloses the dress up, ornaments, and other features of society life during the Pala period. In effect it is the finest portrayal of the ancient India that gives a great insight to the life and culture of the ancient Indian society.
Over the smooth museum has four galleries and out of the 13463 antiquities turned up 349 are on display in these galleries. The artifacts from Nalanda are dates back to 5th to 12th century AD but those from Rajgir are prior to that. Though statues kept in this museum include stucco, bronzes, stone and terracotta items, majority of the articles are engraved on Basalt stone. All most all the artifacts reflect the Buddhist, Jain and Hindu ideologies.
You can visit here from 10.00 am to 05.00 pm. This museum remains closed on Fridays. Contact here for further information:
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