Covering Place : Patna – Barabar Cave (1N) – Kauwa Dol – Bodhgaya (1N) – Patna
Duration : 2 Night 3 Days
Highlights :Bihar has unique set of ancient Caves that enhance the archaeological beauty along with prehistoric evidence of ancient civilization in the region. We provide guided tour to these Caves in Bihar which is one of its Kinds in world. This tour showcases 7 Oldest Surviving Rock Cut Caves in India that is – Barabar Caves and Dungeshwari Caves in Bodhgaya.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Patna (arrival) – Barabar
Arrive at Patna Airport/Railway Station, on arrival Visit Bihar tour representative will assist you in getting transferred to your car. Then get driven to Barabar which is 60 km from Patna. On arrival meet our representative and he will assist you for smooth check in Guest House.
Later go for a guided tour of Barabar Hills, visit the world-famous Seven Rock Cut Caves of Mauryan Era. If interested in trek then visit Siddheshwarnath Temple, this temple is an above 1200 ft and attracted the attention of pilgrims even before the advent of Buddhism.
Evening back to Guest House for overnight stay.
Day 2 : Barabar – Kauwa Dol – Bodhgaya
Today after breakfast check out from guest house and get driven to Bodhgaya. En-route visit Kauwa Dol, it is a name of the hill situated about a mile south-west of the Barabar Hills. See the rock carved, rather rudely, numerous figure representing mostly Hindu deities. A 6 feet high lord Buddha Statue is also worth to see at Kauwa Dol. Later drive to Bodhgaya, check in at your pre-booked hotel. After lunch drive to Dhungeshwari Cave; it is said that Lord Buddha spent six years meditating here and drawn Buddhist philosophy of the middle path or madhyam marg. Evening back to Bodhgaya for overnight stay.
Day 3 : Bodhgaya – Patna (departure)
Today after breakfast get ready for a guided tour to Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Archaeological Museum in Bodhgaya. Later check out from hotel and drive to Patna. On arrival at Patna, drop off you at Airport or Railway Station for your onwards journey to Home.