Overview
‘Glimpse of Bihar with Varanasi Tour’ will give you the chance to explore the major tourist destinations of Bihar and Varanasi. During this tour you will explore Vaishali. It is a small village in Bihar. It is one of the renowned historical city and it believed that one of the first democratic republics of the world. Apart from this you will also get the chance to visit Nalanda and Rajgir. During 5th century, Nalanda was the renowned Buddhist learning centre, now housing the ruins of one of the most ancient universities of the world. You will also visit Mahabodhi Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this tour you will also get the chance to explore Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist town.
Itinerary
Day 01: Gaya (Arrival) - Bodhgaya (By Road- 16 kilometres)
Upon arrival in Gaya, meet our representative, then you will be transferred to the hotel. Check in at your pre booked hotel.
After freshen up, embark on a sightseeing tour of Mahabodhi temple, Thai Temple and Bodhi tree. After sightseeing return back to the hotel. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 02: Bodhgaya – Rajgir (By Road- 77 Kilometres) - Nalanda (By Road- 15 Kilometres) - Patna (By Road- 91 Kilometres)
Today after breakfast leave to Patna by road. En route, visit the famous towns of Nalanda and Rajgir. Later, drive further to Patna and on reaching here, check-in your pre-booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Patna.
Day 03: Patna - Vaishali (By Road- 32 Kilometres)- Kushinagar
Post breakfast in the morning, drive towards Kushinagar. On the way, explore Vaishali. It is a small village in Bihar. It is one of the renowned historical city and it believed that one of the first democratic republics of the world, with an elected assembly of representatives, flourished here.
Upon arrival at Kushinagar, check in at the hotel for night stay.
Day 04: Kushinagar - Varanasi (By Road- 225 Kilometres)
Post breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kushinagar covering the Mahaparinirvana temple and Thai Temple. Later, drive towards Varanasi. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 05: Varanasi
Today early morning enjoy the boating on the river Ganges. After boating, return back to the hotel and have your breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to visit Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist town. The places you will explore here include the Stupa, Buddhist Temple and the Museum. After sightseeing return back to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 06: Varanasi Departure
Today is the last day of the tour. Post breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to the airport to board flight back home.