Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda & Patna Grand Tour

Arrival at Varanasi Airport / Railway Station.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Later, proceed for an orientation tour of Varanasi.
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and explore the surrounding heritage lanes, subject to temple entry arrangements.
Evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Return to hotel.

Overnight: Varanasi

Early morning boat ride on the River Ganges to experience the sunrise and famous ghats.
Return to hotel for breakfast.
Continue Varanasi sightseeing:
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple
• Sankat Mochan Temple
• Durga Temple
• Tulsi Manas Temple
• BHU area

After lunch, proceed to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Visit:
• Dhamek Stupa
• Chaukhandi Stupa
• Sarnath Archaeological Museum, subject to opening hours
• Mulagandha Kuti Vihar

Later drive to Bodhgaya.
Check in at hotel and relax.

Overnight: Bodhgaya

After breakfast, visit the important Buddhist sites of Bodhgaya:
• Mahabodhi Temple
• Bodhi Tree
• Great Buddha Statue
• Sujata Temple / Village
• Thai Monastery, Japanese Temple & other international monasteries

Later drive towards Rajgir.
On arrival, visit:
• Venuvan
• Bimbisara Jail
• Gridhakuta / Vulture's Peak
• World Peace Pagoda (Vishwa Shanti Stupa)
• Ropeway, subject to operation

Rajgir is closely associated with Buddha and the ancient Magadha region.
Check in at hotel.

Overnight: Rajgir

Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Nalanda, approximately 15 km from Rajgir.
Visit the Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara, the ruins of the ancient world-renowned centre of learning.
Visit:
• Nalanda University Ruins
• Nalanda Archaeological Museum
• Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall

Later continue towards Patna.
On arrival, check in at hotel.
Depending on arrival time, visit:
• Buddha Smriti Park
• Golghar
• Gandhi Ghat

Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Patna

Breakfast at hotel.
Morning sightseeing of Patna:
• Takht Sri Patna Sahib, subject to opening/access arrangements
• Patna Sahib area
• Golghar
• Gandhi Maidan
• Buddha Smriti Park

Later transfer to Patna Airport / Railway Station for onward journey with unforgettable memories.