Pilgrimage tours

Gaya Pind Daan Yatra

Two nights in Gaya for pind daan on the Phalgu ghats, the Vishnupad Temple and the Akshayavat with a family panda, plus the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya.

Trip at a glance

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Starts inGaya
RouteGaya
Places1 destination
StateBihar, India
Ideal forPilgrimage tours
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-2TT18S

Best time to visit: October to March; Pitru Paksha in September or October

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Vishnupad Temple – Gaya

Trip overview

Two nights in Gaya for pind daan on the Phalgu ghats, the Vishnupad Temple and the Akshayavat with a family panda, plus the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya.

The route spends 2 nights in Gaya, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

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Highlights

Vishnupad TemplePhalgu river ghatsAkshayavat

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Gaya

Arrive via Gaya International Airport (GAY) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Phalgu river ghats: Where pind daan rituals are performed

Day 2Gaya: Akshayavat and Mangla Gauri Temple

Akshayavat: Sacred banyan tree where the rites conclude
Mangla Gauri Temple: Shakti peeth on a hill above the town

Day 3Depart from Gaya

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Gaya International Airport (GAY) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
One or two bases only

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Gaya: Pind daan rites are led by hereditary pandas who keep family records; tell us your family's home district and we arrange the right one.

At a glance

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Route: Gaya
Ideal for: Pilgrimage tours
Best time: October to March; Pitru Paksha in September or October
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-2TT18S

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 2 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Gaya: October to March; Pitru Paksha in September or October.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Gaya (Gaya International Airport (GAY)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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