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Private tour in Bodhgaya Niraj Kumar S
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Hello travelers Namaste. . . . !!! Namaste comes from Sanskrit and literally means "I bow to you". Hi. . . I am Niraj an experienced Professional and Freelance Licensed Tour Guide from Nalanda, Bihar. I worked with many well established tour companies and DMC's. I have led many special interest groups/FITs and tour based on Religion, culture, art and architecture, archeology, local cuisine, village tour and photography in various region of India. I am specialized in conducting Buddhist/Cultural tour. I am a Government of India, Ministry of Tourism certified Guide since 2013 and before I was working with Sita India, Culture Holidays and Abercrombie and Kent in New Delhi for 5 years. I have done my graduation in Travel and Tourism Management from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya and have completed my Master of Tourism Management from New Delhi. I became a tourist guide as it is one of the most rewarding and exhilarating ways to see India and the world, learn about a country's culture and history while sharing my love of travel with people just like you. Through my guiding skill I just want to showcase the rich culture, heritage, history and the diversity of my region and my country India to the people of the world. I just love my job because I just love traveling, exploring new destinations, meeting new people and very much interested in history, culture and people of different region. I truly believe that travel is all about self discovery and self evolution. It give you the joy, freedom, excitement, curiosity, adventure, fun, learning and most importantly it enlighten your soul. A tour with me will give you the most worthwhile and enriching experience with in-depth knowledge. So what you are waiting for let's plane your itinerary as per your wish and hire me to take you on the tour of Buddhists India and make your trip memorable and enlighten. Please note that all your tours can be customized as per your requirement. Thank you. I have a Pan India License by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. License no. IITG(RLG)/2021/B2/BR/019199 1. Regional level guide training programme conducted by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. 2. Former Senior executive at Abercrombie & Kent, New Delhi 3. Worked at Kuoni Destination Management, New Delhi 4. Worked at Culture Holidays, New Delhi 5. Studied Master of Tourism Management, New Delhi 6. Studied Bachelor of Tourism Management, Bodhgaya Please note : I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your rented vehicle with driver. Please note that all archeological museum closed on Friday and all state museum and state monument closed on Monday /public holidays.
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Find what the Buddha found
Overview of your Bodhgaya tour
Follow the footsteps of lord Buddha in India and Nepal, the crucible of buddhism. Pay homage to the blessed one at the four holy palaces associated with his life. See life in new light and take one steps closer to finding the Buddha. In this tour you will visit the four holiest sites of Buddhism. Gautama Buddha himself had identified the following four sites most worthy of pilgrimage for his followers, observing that these would produce a feeling of spiritual urgency. 1. Lumbini: birthplace of Prince Siddhartha (in Nepal) 2. Bodh Gaya: is the most important religious site and place of pilgrimage, the Mahabodhi Temple houses what is believed to be the Bodhi Tree where Prince Siddhārtha attained enlightenment and became known as Buddha. 3. Sarnath: where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon. 4. Kushinagar: where Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.
Your Bodhgaya tour itinerary
Day 1. Arrive at Gaya airport. Later visit to Mahabodhi temple. Night stay in Bodhgaya. Day 2. Full day sightseeing of Bodhgaya. Night stay in Bodhgaya Day 3. Drive to Varanasi (250km) Visit Sarnath remains. Night stay in Varanasi. Day4. Drive to Kushinagar (270km) Visit Kushinagar sacred sites. Night stay in Kushinagar. Day 5. Drive to Lumbini (200km) clear the Immigration of India and Nepal. Later visit to Mayadevi temple. Night stay in Lumbini. Day 6. drive back to India and fly from Gorakhpur airport to your onward destination. Service ends. Please note that one can get Nepal visa by paying (30USD) at Nepal immigration office.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
Toyota AC Crysta SUV. If number of person increase then Van can be used on extra charges.
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Gaya, Bihar, 823004, India
By Guide: Gaya airport
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