Arrive at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station and transfer to your hotel to check in. Visit Dashashwamedh Ghat and the nearby riverfront ghats, attend the evening Ganga Aarti and explore the local markets.
Buddhist Heritage in 6 Days
The ghats of Varanasi, Sarnath, the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Vaishali and Patna.
5 Nights / 6 DaysVaranasi 2N · Bodh Gaya 1N · Rajgir 1N · Vaishali / Patna 1NMahabodhi TempleNalandaBreakfast from Day 2
5N · 6 DaysDuration
Varanasi 2 · Bodh Gaya 1 · Rajgir 1 · Vaishali / Patna 1Nights
Varanasi Airport or Railway Station to Patna Airport or Railway StationPick-up and drop
Private vehicle for intercity transfers and sightseeingTransfers and sightseeing
Your 6-day itinerary
Begin with an optional early-morning boat ride on the Ganga. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Annapurna Temple, then Kal Bhairav Temple and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, followed by Banaras Hindu University and the New Vishwanath Temple. Continue to Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon, and explore Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa and the Buddhist heritage area.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Bodh Gaya in Bihar. Check in to the hotel, then visit the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple Complex and spend time near the sacred Bodhi Tree. Explore the Great Buddha Statue and the international Buddhist monasteries, and enjoy a peaceful evening.
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Rajgir, visiting Nalanda on the way to explore the ruins of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara. In Rajgir, visit Venu Van, Griddhakuta Hill, associated with the Buddha’s teachings, and Vishwa Shanti Stupa, subject to access and timings. Check in to the hotel in Rajgir.
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Vaishali. Visit the Ashokan Pillar at Kolhua, the Buddha Relic Stupa and the archaeological remains of ancient Vaishali, and the Vaishali Museum if time and opening hours permit. Continue to Patna and check in to the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Golghar, the historic granary, Buddha Smriti Park and Patna Sahib Gurudwara, time permitting. Enjoy some local shopping or sightseeing depending on your departure time, then transfer to Patna Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
What you will enjoy
Ganga Aarti and the ghats of Varanasi
The evening ceremony and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Sarnath
Dhamek Stupa and Chaukhandi Stupa, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
The UNESCO-listed temple complex and the sacred Bodhi Tree.
Nalanda and Rajgir
The ancient Nalanda ruins, Venu Van, Griddhakuta Hill and Vishwa Shanti Stupa.
Vaishali
The Ashokan Pillar, Buddha Relic Stupa and ancient remains.
Patna
Golghar and Buddha Smriti Park.
What is and is not included
Included
- 5 nights’ accommodation in selected hotels: 2 in Varanasi, 1 in Bodh Gaya, 1 in Rajgir and 1 in Patna
- Daily breakfast at the hotels, from Day 2
- Pick-up from Varanasi Airport or Railway Station
- Drop-off at Patna Airport or Railway Station
- Private vehicle for intercity transfers and sightseeing
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Driver allowance, parking and applicable transport charges, as specified in your quotation
Not included
- Flight and train tickets
- Lunch and dinner, unless specified
- Boat rides and optional activities
- Monument entry fees, guides and special religious ceremonies, unless included
- Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in the inclusions
Your route at a glance
Varanasi2 nights
Bodh Gaya1 night
Rajgir1 night
Vaishali / Patna1 night
| Destination | Spiritual and Religious Tour Packages |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 Nights / 6 Days |
| Nights | Varanasi 2 · Bodh Gaya 1 · Rajgir 1 · Vaishali / Patna 1 |
| Pick-up and drop | Varanasi Airport or Railway Station to Patna Airport or Railway Station |
| Suitable for | Families, Buddhist pilgrimage groups and cultural travellers |
Important travel note
The Varanasi to Bodh Gaya transfer is a substantial road journey. The sightseeing order may be adjusted for arrival time, traffic and monument opening hours, and Nalanda and Rajgir on Day 4 should be planned around the group’s pace. These destinations form part of Bihar’s established Buddhist heritage circuit.
How payment works
30%
To start your booking
A non-refundable booking amount, if your travel date is more than 30 days away.
50%
After confirmation
Paid once your booking is confirmed, or before we issue your service voucher.
20%
Before departure
Paid at least 10 days before your departure date.
Cancellation and other terms will be available on our Terms page.
Good to know before you book
It starts at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station and ends at Patna Airport or Railway Station.
Yes, daily from Day 2. Hotels do not serve breakfast on the day of arrival.
Yes, it is a substantial road journey, so the day is planned around your arrival time and the group’s pace.
No. Boat rides, monument entry fees, guides and special religious ceremonies are paid separately unless included.
Families, Buddhist pilgrimage groups and cultural travellers interested in India’s ancient religious traditions.
Yes. It may be adjusted for arrival time, traffic and monument opening hours.
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Terms for this journey
Booking, payment and cancellation
Cancellation and other terms will be available on our Terms page.