Day 1 : Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi (30 Km, 1 ½ Hours)
Arrive at Varanasi airport or Railway Station and transfer to hotel for Check-in.
Visit Sarnath after lunch, where Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon at Deer Park (Rishipattana). Explore Buddha Temple, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandh Kuti Vihara, and the Archaeological Museum. Visit Dhamekha Stupa, the most magnificent structure, standing 43.6 meters tall.
Enjoy the evening religious ceremony at the Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple, built with Japanese collaboration. The shrine houses a Buddha statue, surrounded by ceremonial items and framed ink paintings.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 : Varanasi – Bodhgaya (250 Km, 6 Hours)
At sunrise, take a spiritual boat ride on the Ganges. Visit Manikarnika Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, and Assi Ghat, each with historical significance.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Bodhgaya. Visit Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Bodhi Tree, where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 3 : Bodhgaya – Rajgir (70 Km, 2 Hours)
After breakfast, visit Mahakala Caves and Dungeshwari Cave Temples, where Buddha performed penance before enlightenment. Visit Sujata Village Temple, marking the place where Buddha broke his seven-year fast with kheer.
Drive to Rajgir and check in at the hotel. Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa, built by Japanese Buddhists, with statues representing Buddha’s life stages. Explore Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak), Bimbisara Prison, and Venuvanam.
Overnight stay in Rajgir.
Day 4 : Rajgir – Nalanda – Vaishali – Patna (250 Km, 7 Hours)
After breakfast, drive to Nalanda University Archaeological Complex, a historic center of learning for 800 years. Visit XuanZang Memorial Hall, a Chinese Pagoda.
Proceed to Vaishali, where Buddha delivered his last sermon. Visit Ashokan Pillar, Ananda Stupa, Abhishek Pushkaran, and Kutagar Shala Vihara.
Later, transfer to Patna airport/railway station for departure.
