Barabar Eco-Tourism is an initiative of Gaya Forest Division to promote conservation and sustainable livelihoods involving local communities. It is an initiative to encourage the spiritual and leisure tourists visiting Barabar Caves. Know More
Ecotour Program
  • Cave Tourism and Nature Walk

    Half a day package - Forenoon or Afternoon - Cave Tourism and Nature Walk. Guided tour to Barabar Caves, Lake, Boating, F...

  • Cave Tourism and Trek to the hilltop

    Half a day package - Forenoon or Afternoon – Cave Tourism and Trek to the hilltop (4 hours).
    Guided tour to Barabar...

  • Cave Tourism

    Half a day package - Forenoon or Afternoon – Cave Tourism
    Guided tour to Barabar Caves and Nagarjuni Caves with deta...

  • Spiritual Tourism and Experiencing Village Life

    Full day package – 9 am to 6 pm – Cave and Spiritual Tourism and Experiencing Village Life
    The following activities...

Eco Products
  • Wild Honey

    Wild honey is an unique product of Eco Development Committee which contains honey collected from wild bees in the forests....

  • Herbal Gulal

    Herbal Gulal is a product made from leaves and flowers of variety of plant species naturally grown and traditionally used ...

  • Wild Ber Achar

    The handmade pickle is a nutritious product prepared by Eco-Development Committee members from semi ripen wild ber fruits ...

  • Wild Bael Powder

    The Bael powder is prepared by forest dependent communities from wild Bel fruits in the forests. The fruits are carefully ...

  • Mahua Tilkut

    Tilkut is made from Mahuwa flowers and Sesamum traditionally consumed in large quantities as a nutritious food item. Sesam...

  • Grass Basket

    Communities nearby the forest cultivate and collect Sabai, Munj, Khas grasses from the forest and prepare these eco-friend...

  • Moringa Powder

    The EDC members residing nearby forests cultivate and produce a nutrition food supplement from Sahjan fresh leaves to meet...

Activities
  • Planting trees
    Planting trees in Smriti Van

    Smriti Van is a place of remembrance for special people and for their special occasions. This place, managed and maintained by Gaya Forest Division and Bhaik Eco Development Committee, is open to the general public, spiritual and ecotourists to plant trees in the memory of their loved ones and also for special events and occasions in their lives such as childbirth, wedding, death etc. The ecotourists can plant trees in the Smriti Van and pay for its maintenance. A plaque will be placed near the tree to display information on the person, who planted the tree and for whom and other necessary details. The ecotourists may submit their request for planting trees in Smri...

Nearby Attractions
Sita Kund
Jai Prakash Park
Dungeshri Caves
Barabar Hill
Patharkatti Artisan Village
Buddha Vihar Vatika
Mahabodhi Temple
Bodh Gaya
Facilities
  • Hotel Nagarjun Vihar - Barabar

    Nagarjuna Hills and Barabar caves are often joined as one group of monuments. The hotel provides a comfortable stay and has an easy access to all local facilities. The hote...

  • Forest Rest House - Barabar

    Surrounded by the beauty of nature, Forest Rest House is close to the caves and is another comfortable stay option available for the visitors. Along with the availability o...

  • Tents

    Gaya offers ample opportunities to stay near mother nature and meditate in the peaceful environment. Tents are available on cave site for stay of pilgrim or visitors’ group...

Map to Barabar Caves