The Rural Tour of Bihar

Duration:

08 Nights / 09 Days

Destination Covered:

Patna-Banka-Mandar Hill-Bhagalpur-Vikramshila-Bhagalpur-Munger-Bodhgaya-Patna

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
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Tour Description

Overview

‘The Rural Tour of Bihar’ is well designed itinerary which gives you the chance to explore the real culture and traditions of Bihar. The state is located in Eastern part of India and it is the 13th largest state of India.The Bihar Rural Tour goes aggressive with Rural Tourism promotion. The state is targeting over 3crore tourists every year. This is the state where Buddhism and Jainism gave birth to both the religions. There are many unexplored villages in Bihar where you can find different religions and their way of living. Besides getting hands-on experience in silk weaving, tourists can also get a view of rural life in Bihar including cattle herding and farms where quilts of paddy are grown by the farmers.  The duration of the package is 08 nights and 09 days, covering the places such as Patna, Banka, Mandar Hill, Bhagalpur, Vikramshila, Bhagalpur, Munger and Bodhgaya. The duration of the tour is 08 nights and 09 days including Patna, Banka, Mandar Hill, Bhagalpur, Vikramshila, Bhagalpur, Munger and Bodhgaya.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Patna (By flight)

On arrival at Patna Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. You will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check in and take rest after your long flight journey. After that, our representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned. Then proceed for the local sightseeing and then return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Patna

Day 02: Patna – Banka (By train) / (By road 190kms, 3-4hrs approx)

Have your breakfast and then check out from the hotel and then drive to Banka. You can also reach by train. By road it will take 3-4hrs approx. After reaching Banka, proceed for Banka sightseeing. In the afternoon have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Banka

Day 03: Banka – Mandar Hill (By road 20kms approx)

Have your breakfast and then proceed for Mandar Hill for an excursion tour. It will take half an hour approx. After reaching Banka, visit the places of interest on the top of the tour. It is a pilgrimage place for both Hinduism and Jainism. In the afternoon, have your lunch in the hotel and then continue for the remaining sight-seeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Banka

Day 04: Banka – Bhagalpur (By road 50kms approx)

Have your breakfast and then check out from the hotel and then drive to Bhagalpur.  It will take 1hr approx. After reaching Bhagalpur, check for an excursion tour. It will take half an hour approx. After reaching Bhagalpur, visit the places of interest on the top of the tour. It is a pilgrimage place for both Hinduism and Jainism. In the afternoon, have your lunch in the hotel and then continue for the remaining sight-seeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Bhagalpur

Day 05: Bhagalpur – Vikramshila – Bhagalpur (Excursion tour) (By road 50kms approx)

Have your breakfast and then proceed to Vikramshila for an excursion tour. This place is famous for ancient University. It is designed with Carved pillars, Buddhist images and pictures of Hindu deities. It will take 1hr approx. In the afternoon, have your lunch in the hotel and then continue for the remaining sight-seeing. Then return back to Bhagalpur and relax in the hotel.

Overnight at Bhagalpur

Day 06: Bhagalpur – Munger (By road 60kms approx)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Munger. It will take 1-2hrs approx. After reaching Munger, check into your accommodation and relax. Then visit the Institute of Bihar School of Yoga. There you will be practiced Yoga in different styles and mantras are whispered. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour,  return back to the hotel.

Overnight at Munger

Day 07: Munger

Today after breakfast, join the yoga classes and take the whole day free for leisure.

Overnight at Munger

Day 08: Munger – Bodhgaya (By road 180kms approx)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Bodhgaya. It will take 3-4hrs approx. After reaching Bodhgaya, check into your accommodation and relax. Then visit the sightseeing of Bodhgaya. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour,  return back to the hotel.

Overnight at Bodhgaya

Day 09: Bodhgaya – Patna (By road 200kms approx) Patna Departure (By flight)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Patna. It will take 4hrs approx. After reaching Patna, transfer to the airport to board flight for onward destination.  We wish you for a safe journey onwards.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:

  1. Explore the major attractions of Patna including Har Mandir Sahib, Golghar and Patna Museum
  2. Explore the major attractions of Banka including Dam, Temples in Banka like Jaithaurnath Temple, Karn Samadhi.
  3. Visit Mandar Hill, Narasimha Temple and other Temples
  4. Explore the major attractions of Bhagalpur including Ajgaibinath Temple, Burhanath Temple, Vaasupujya Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Mandir
  5. Explore Vikramshila University, famous for ancient University
  6. Enjoy the Yoga and meditation sessions.
  7. Explore the major attractions of Bodhgaya including Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Chankramana

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 08 Nights on twin / double sharing basis. 
2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, 
    departures, sightseeing and inter-city drive as per the itinerary.
4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above.
5. Services of Travel Pals representative on all arrivals and departures.
6.  Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge 
7.  All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8.  Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Destinations

 Deluxe  Hotel   

Premium Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Patna

Clarks Inn  Vijayatej /Similar

Hotel Chanakya/Similar

Hotel Chanakya/Similar

Banka

Lall Kothi/similar

Lall Kothi/similar

Lall Kothi/similar

Bhagalpur

Hotel Rajhans International/similar

Hotel Rajhans International/similar

Hotel Rajhans International/similar

Munger

Ashram

Ashram

Ashram

Bodhgaya

Hotel Delta International/ Similar

Bodhgaya Regency/Similar

Bodhgaya Regency/Similar

Extra Govt. Service Tax @ 3.09 % (Applicable on total billed amount) 

Note:

  1. Group rates are available on request …Contact
  2. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.
  3. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional
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