Bihar Heritage Explorer
5 Nights / 6 Days
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Embark on a spiritual journey through Bihar's Buddhist heritage, retracing Lord Buddha's footsteps across ancient sites. Visit Bodh Gaya, Nalanda University ruins, and Rajgir's sacred peaks. Experience India's spiritual heartland where Buddhism flourished and left permanent imprints on world civilization.
Arrive at Gaya Airport/Railway Station. Transfer to Bodh Gaya. Check-in to hotel. Evening visit to Mahabodhi Temple complex where Buddha attained enlightenment. Participate in evening prayers and meditation session. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
Early morning visit to Mahabodhi Temple for sunrise meditation. Explore Bodhi Tree, Animesh Lochan Chaitya, and Ratnachankrama. Visit 80-foot Buddha statue and Great Buddha Hall. Afternoon tour to Dungeshwari Cave Temples where Buddha practiced austerities. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
Drive to Rajgir through scenic countryside. Check-in to hotel. Ride the Vishwa Shanti Peace Pagoda cable car to hilltop for panoramic views. Visit Vulture Peak (Griddhakuta Hill) where Buddha delivered important sermons. Soak in Rajgir's natural hot springs. Overnight stay in Rajgir.
Morning visit to Saptarshi Cave and Pippala Cave in Rajgir. Drive to Nalanda University ruins - once world's largest residential university. Explore Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall and Archaeological Museum. Visit Pawapuri where Lord Mahavira attained nirvana. Overnight stay in Nalanda.
Drive to Patna, ancient capital of Magadh Empire. Check-in to hotel. Visit Patna Museum with Mauryan artifacts. Explore Golghar granary and Gandhi Ghats. Evening visit to Takht Sri Patna Sahib gurudwara. Overnight stay in Patna.
Full day excursion to Sasaram to visit Sher Shah Suri Tomb, one of India's finest Islamic architecture. Explore Rohtasgarh Fort ruins. Return to Patna. Evening free for shopping at Patna Market. Overnight stay in Patna.
Morning visit to Mahavir Mandir and Patan Devi Temple. Transfer to Patna Airport/Railway Station for departure.
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