255 KM • 5.5 – 6 Hours • Grand Trunk Road NH19

Varanasi to Bodhgaya & Gaya Taxi Service

Private cab service for Pind Daan at Vishnupad Temple (Gaya) and Mahabodhi Temple (Bodhgaya). One-way from ₹4,590.

Vishnupad Temple & Pind Daan

Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree

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Varanasi ➔ Bodhgaya & Gaya (5.5 – 6 hrs)₹6,120

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Varanasi to Bodhgaya Taxi Fare & Price Chart

Fixed, all-inclusive rates covering vehicle, driver allowance, and fuel.

Vehicle Model	Capacity	One-Way Fare	Round Trip
Swift Dzire (Sedan, 4 Pax)	Small family pilgrimage	₹4,590	₹6,120
Maruti Ertiga (SUV, 6 Pax)	Families with moderate luggage	₹6,375	₹7,650
Toyota Innova (7 Pax)	High comfort for long road trip	₹7,140	₹8,670
Innova Crysta (7 Pax)	Premium comfort for families	₹8,160	₹10,200
Tempo Traveller (17 Seater)	Group tours & Pind Daan groups	₹11,220	₹14,280

From the Driver’s Seat • Chauffeur Notes & Road Experience

Behind the Wheel: Varanasi to Gaya & Bodhgaya Pilgrimage Experience

Highway route details on the NH19 Grand Trunk Road, Pind Daan morning rituals along Falgu River, and Mahabodhi Temple visits.

The NH19 Grand Trunk Highway to Dobhi (4.5 to 5 Hours)

The 250 km highway is wide and smooth. We turn off at Dobhi toward Bodhgaya along NH22. Starting early at 4:30 AM treats you to serene sunrise views across the Bihar border, beating the midday heat completely.

Timing Falgu River & Vishnupad Pind Daan

Pind Daan rituals performed with Gayawal Tirth Purohits take 2 to 3 hours. Arriving by 9:30 AM allows elders to complete their ancestral offerings at Falgu River and Akshayavat under pleasant morning shade.

Inter-State Commercial Border Permits Handled

Crossing into Bihar requires commercial road tax and transport permits. All our vehicles carry valid national permits with border taxes settled in advance for an uninterrupted journey.

Mahabodhi Temple UNESCO Sanctuary

Located 12 km south of Gaya, Bodhgaya offers peaceful paved pathways, meditation lawns around the sacred Bodhi Tree, and organized shoe/cloakroom counters at the main entrance.

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Varanasi to Bodhgaya & Gaya Taxi FAQs

Practical information on Pind Daan rituals, border crossings, and return timings.

How much is a taxi from Varanasi to Bodhgaya and Gaya?

One-way AC sedan taxi from Varanasi to Bodhgaya starts at ₹4,590. A round-trip covering Vishnupad Temple (Gaya) and Mahabodhi Temple (Bodhgaya) starts at ₹6,120. Ertiga 6-seater starts from ₹6,375 one-way.

Can we perform Pind Daan in Gaya and visit Bodhgaya in a 1-day trip?

Yes. An early 4:30 AM departure from Varanasi gets you to Vishnupad Temple in Gaya by 10:00 AM. After completing Pind Daan rituals (approx. 2–3 hours), your cab drives 25 minutes to Bodhgaya to visit Mahabodhi Temple and the Great Buddha statue before returning to Varanasi.

How far is Bodhgaya from Varanasi by road?

The road distance is approximately 255 kilometers via the NH19 highway (Grand Trunk Road via Mohania and Sasaram). The drive takes around 5.5 to 6 hours with a short refreshment stop.