Touch-icon-iphone-76x76

DownloadThrillophiliaApp

Book Tour and Activities on the Go!

App StoreGoogle Play
X

Includes

Transport

Pick-Up & Drop

Activities

Guide

Overview

Trip Location: Nalanda

Starting point/Endpoint: Your hotel or residence in Patna City
Trek Duration: 3 hrs
Trek Timings: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

About the activity:
Gridhakuta is a hill located at Rajgir, Bihar where Lord Buddha carried out many dialogues with his disciples after he achieved enlightenment. It is the place where Lord Buddha started his second helm of commandment and preached many inspiring teachings and sermons to his disciples. Gridhakuta hill is also known as Vulture’s Peak. It was at Gridhakuta hill that Lord Buddha gave his two significant sutras the Lotus Sutra and the Prajnaparamita.

He spent three months during the rainy season in retreat at the Gridhakuta hill, meditating and sermonising some of his most important discourses. The Buddha Sangha of Japan has raised a huge Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda), at the summit of the Gridhakuta hill in honour of Lord Buddha. This stupa is the central point of Rajgir, enclosing beautiful statues of Buddha outside and within. While descending embark on a thrilling aerial chairlift (cable-car) the ride takes 7.5 minutes and the view is splendid over the hills of Rajgir.

Vehicle types:
Sedan car-
Etios, Dzire, Accent or similar
Suitable for 3 passengers

SUV car-
Innova, TUV 300, Sumo or similar
Suitable for 4 passengers

Note:
You can choose the vehicle according to your group size or travelling needs.
The minimum number of people required to book this package is 3 and the maximum number of people is 20.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Patna - Rajgir Trek - Patna

    In the morning a driver will pick you from the hotel/residence address in Patna city limits at a time selected while booking.

    Rajgir is around 95 km from Patna and usually takes 3 hours to reach here

    Embark on a 3-hour trail from Lower Station of Ropeway to Gridha Kut and then from Gridha Kut to Ashokan Stupa. The trail goes through the beautiful Ratnagiri Mountain.

    Later visit Shanti Stupa. The Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World peace Pagoda) is situated at the top of the hill of Ratnagiri.

    On the way up the Ratnagiri Mountain, the trail goes through lush forest and you can see several kinds of birds, trees, and plants.

    After crossing the trail you will reach the highest point of the trek where Ashokan Stupa is situated.

    Later by using the Ropeway you can go back to the lower station of Ropeway.

    After the completion of the tour, you will be driven back to Patna and be dropped at your hotel/residence in Patna city limits.

Things To Carry

    7
  • Thrillophilia voucher (can present mobile voucher)
    • 7
  • Valid ID proof for each member
    • 7
  • Personal toiletries and medication (if any)
    • 7
  • Water bottles, backpack, energy bars/snacks, etc.
    • 7
  • Mosquito & insect repellent
    • 7
  • Sanitiser
    • 7
  • Sunscreen lotion
    • 7
  • Sunglasses
    • 7
  • Binoculars
    • 7
  • Camera
    • 7
  • Cap or hat

Advisory

    7
  • The minimum number of people required to book is 2.
    • 7
  • For safety purposes, this activity is not recommended for women who are more than 3 months pregnant, anyone that has had major surgery, or has a broken leg/arm, has chronic back or neck pains, etc.
    • 7
  • The activity might be delayed or postponed due to weather conditions. In such a scenario, the next best possible time slot will be informed.
    • 7
  • Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
    • 7
  • Participants are requested to report at the venue at least 30 minutes before their chosen time slot. Timings must be strictly followed, as the activity is strictly time-constrained.
    • 7
  • Participants must pay attention to the guidelines given by the instructor before and after the activity.
    • 7
  • Avoid consuming heavy food or alcoholic beverages before and during the activity.
    • 7
  • Guidelines issued by the respective State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
    • 7
  • ID proof is mandatory for each guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as valid address proof.
    • 7
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
    • 7
  • Any breakage or damage of any items will be charged at actuals.

Tour Type

    7
  • This is a group tour

Cancellation Policy

    7
  • If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
    • 7
  • If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
    • 7
  • If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
    • 7
  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
    • 7
  • Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.

Refund Policy

    7
  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days
    • 7
  • All applicable refunds will be done in traveller's thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash

Booking Confirmation Policy

    7
  • The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
    • 7
  • In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
    • 7
  • Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

Write Your Story

    Your Rating:

    Ajax-loader

    Why Thrillophilia

    • b

      Verified Reviews

      25000+ Pictures and Reviews on the platform.

    • b

      Best Price Guarantee

      We have a best price guarantee. If you get the same product anywhere else at a cheaper price and you inform us about the same on the same day of your booking, we will refund the difference of cost to you.

    • b

      10000+ Tours and Activities

      We have activities across 17 countries, across every category so that you never miss best things to do anywhere.

    • b

      Customer Delight

      We are always able to support you so that you have a hassle free experience.

    Supplier

    Thrillophilia Vendor
    Thrillophilia Vendor
    Code: 4022792

    More Things to do in Nalanda