BIHAR

Morning after breakfast proceed to Gaya and visit the sacred Vishnupad Temple, one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites associated with Lord Vishnu. Later continue to Bodhgaya and visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree. Thereafter visit the imposing 80 Feet Buddha Statue (Great Buddha Statue), one of the major landmarks of Bodh-gaya. Lunch at a local restaurant. Post lunch, visit Sujata Village, where Sujata is believed to have offered milk-rice to Lord Buddha before his enlightenment. Continue to the nearby Niranjana River, an important site associated with the life of Buddha. Later return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

Morning after breakfast and check out from Hotel drive to Rajgir (approx. 2 hours from Bodh-gaya). Upon arrival, take the aerial ropeway to visit the beautiful Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills and countryside.Lunch at a local restaurant. Post lunch, visit Griddhakuta Peak (Vulture's Peak), one of the most impor-tant Buddhist pilgrimage sites where Lord Buddha delivered several significant discourses. Later visit Venu Vana (Bamboo Grove), the peaceful monastery garden gifted to Lord Buddha by King Bimbisara. Thereafter check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Rajgir.

Morning after breakfast drive to Nalanda (approx. 30 minutes from Rajgir) and explore the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's oldest residential centres of learning.Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon: Visit the Nalanda Archaeological Museum, which houses an impressive collection of sculptures, inscriptions, terracotta artifacts and relics excavated from the Nalanda site.Re-turn to Rajgir and visit important historical landmarks including Bimbisara's Jail, the ancient Cyclopean Wall, and back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Rajgir.

Early breakfast at the hotel and check out. Later proceed to Patna Airport (approx. 100 km / 3 hours drive) to board your flight for your onward journey. Tour concludes with pleasant memories of Bihar's rich Buddhist and historical heritage.