The Enlightenment Express: Bodh Gaya, Nalanda and Rajgir
Duration
Sedan
Stay Facility
Premium
Start-End city
Gaya
Operator
Evynx Curated
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The Enlightenment Express: Bodh Gaya, Nalanda and Rajgir
A fly-in Bodh Gaya pilgrimage via Gaya airport, skipping the Patna road transfer.
About this tour
Highlights
- The Mahabodhi Temple - a 55-metre brick spire over the exact spot of the Buddha's enlightenment
- The Bodhi Tree - meditation beneath a direct descendant of Buddha's original tree
- Bodh Gaya's international monastery quarter - Bhutanese, Thai and Japanese temples in one town
- Nalanda's Sariputra Stupa - red-brick ruins of the world's first residential university
- Vishnupad Temple - Lord Vishnu's footprint and Gaya's ancient Pinda Daan tradition
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Itinerary at a Glance
Itinerary
Landing at the Roots of Enlightenment
Arrival at Gaya Airport, check-in at Bodh Gaya, and an evening at the Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree.
The International Monastery Trail
A curated walk through Bodh Gaya's Bhutanese, Thai and Japanese monasteries and the Great Buddha Statue.
The Ruins of Ancient Wisdom
A day trip to Nalanda's university ruins and Rajgir's ropeway, before checking into Gaya for the night.
The Footprint of Vishnu and Departure
A visit to Vishnupad Temple before departure from Gaya Airport.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for all temple visits
- Comfortable walking shoes for Nalanda's excavated grounds
- Valid photo ID for hotel check-ins
- A standalone camera if you'd like photos inside Mahabodhi Temple, since phones aren't permitted
- Cash for Bodh Gaya's Tibetan and handicraft markets
- Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are banned inside Mahabodhi Temple, a rule in force since 2013
- Cameras need a paid permit at the gate - roughly ₹100 for stills, ₹300 for video
- Footwear must be removed before entering temple sanctums, including at Vishnupad
Policies
Cancellation & Refunds Policy
Effective date: 28 Aug 2026
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Key Terms
- Booking Time
- The time your payment is successfully completed on Evynx.
- Start Time / Departure
- The departure time/date shown on the Tour detail page and confirmation.
- Refund Method
- Refunds are returned to the original payment method unless you choose Evynx Travel Credit (when offered).
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For all the Tours, you may cancel free of charge within 24 hours of Booking Time, provided the Tour departure is at least 7 days away.
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- More than 21 days before departure: 90% refund
- 14–21 days before departure: 75% refund
- 7–14 days before departure: 50% refund
- 3–7 days before departure: 25% refund
- Less than 72 hours / No-show: No refund
Private Tours
- More than 30 days before departure: 90% refund
- 21–30 days before departure: 75% refund
- 14–21 days before departure: 50% refund
- 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund
- Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund
Note: "No-show" includes failure to report at the designated meeting/boarding time.
Rescheduling & Name Change
- Rescheduling eligibility: If rescheduling is offered for your Tour, it will be shown at checkout or in your booking confirmation.
- Reschedule policy: Reschedule requests are subject to availability on the requested date. Differential price will be charged extra.
- Name change (Group Tours): Name changes may be allowed up to 48 hours before departure, subject to operator ID/permit rules.
Operator / Evynx-Initiated Cancellation
If a Tour is cancelled by the operator or Evynx:
- You will receive a 100% refund, or
- You may choose a free reschedule (if available).
Your choice will be provided in the booking support flow.
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- First preference is rescheduling (no extra charge where possible).
- If rescheduling is not possible, we will refund depending on:
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Non-Refundable Components
Permits, entry tickets, special passes, or third-party reservations made in the traveler's name may be non-refundable once issued or booked.
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- Banks/UPI may take 3–10 business days to reflect the amount.
How to Cancel
Cancel from My Bookings (recommended). If you need help, contact Evynx support from the booking page.