7N / 8D
4N / 5D
Heritage & Culture
Bihar
Rajgir – Nalanda – Vaishali – Patna Circuit
Package ID: TG-IN-949899
Bihar · 4-destination circuit — This 4-night, 5-day journey links Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali & Patna in Bihar, run as a single logical route and tailored to your dates. In Rajgir, the itinerary takes in Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak) & Venuvana. In Nalanda, the itinerary takes in Nalanda Mahavihara ruins, Nalanda Archaeological Museum & Xuanzang Memorial Hall. In Vaishali, the itinerary takes in Ashokan Pillar (Kolhua) & Relic Stupa & Abhishek Pushkarni. In Patna, the itinerary takes in Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Patna Museum & Bihar Museum & Golghar. The best time to travel is broadly October to March, with seasons varying along the route. Hotels, inter-city transfers and the day-by-day plan are confirmed at the quotation stage; pricing is on request.
Package IDTG-IN-949899
Duration4N / 5D
StartsRajgir
EndsPatna
Best seasonOctober to March
Ideal forHeritage & culture lovers · pilgrims
- Duration
- 4N / 5D
- Cities
- Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Patna
- States
- Bihar
- Start → End
- Rajgir → Patna
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing
- Hotels
- 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Best season
- October to March
- Ideal for
- Heritage & culture lovers · pilgrims
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden.
Day 1 Arrive RajgirAirport → Rajgir
- Private transfer & hotel check-in in Rajgir
- Vishwa Shanti Stupa
- Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak)
- Venuvana
Begin the circuit in Rajgir. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Vishwa Shanti Stupa: A hilltop peace pagoda reached by a ropeway.
Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak): The hill where the Buddha delivered discourses.
Venuvana: A bamboo grove monastery gifted to the Buddha.
✓ Vishwa Shanti Stupa✓ Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak)✓ Venuvana
🛏 Overnight: Rajgir
Day 2 Rajgir → NalandaRajgir → Nalanda
- Route
- Rajgir → Nalanda
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Rajgir for Nalanda by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Nalanda & hotel check-in
- Nalanda Mahavihara ruins
- Nalanda Archaeological Museum
- Xuanzang Memorial Hall
Continue to Nalanda. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Nalanda Mahavihara ruins: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins of the ancient Buddhist university.
Nalanda Archaeological Museum: An ASI museum of sculptures and artefacts from the site.
Xuanzang Memorial Hall: A memorial to the Chinese monk who studied at Nalanda.
✓ Nalanda Mahavihara ruins✓ Nalanda Archaeological Museum✓ Xuanzang Memorial Hall
🛏 Overnight: Nalanda
Day 3 Nalanda → VaishaliNalanda → Vaishali
- Route
- Nalanda → Vaishali
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Nalanda for Vaishali by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Vaishali & hotel check-in
- Ashokan Pillar (Kolhua)
- Relic Stupa & Abhishek Pushkarni
Continue to Vaishali. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Ashokan Pillar (Kolhua): A complete polished Mauryan lion pillar.
Relic Stupa & Abhishek Pushkarni: The Buddhist relic stupa and coronation tank.
✓ Ashokan Pillar (Kolhua)✓ Relic Stupa & Abhishek Pushkarni
🛏 Overnight: Vaishali
Day 4 Vaishali → PatnaVaishali → Patna
- Route
- Vaishali → Patna
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Vaishali for Patna by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Patna & hotel check-in
- Takht Sri Patna Sahib
- Patna Museum & Bihar Museum
- Golghar
Continue to Patna. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Takht Sri Patna Sahib: A Takht of Sikhism, birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh.
Patna Museum & Bihar Museum: Mauryan and Gupta antiquities including the Didarganj Yakshi.
Golghar: A giant colonial-era granary with river views.
✓ Takht Sri Patna Sahib✓ Patna Museum & Bihar Museum✓ Golghar
🛏 Overnight: Patna
Day 5 DeparturePatna → airport / onward
- At the hotel
- Private transfer for your onward journey
Private transfer for your onward journey (nearest airport: Patna (PAT)). The final morning is planned around your real departure time.
✓ Onward transfer
Where you stay
Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajgir | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Nalanda | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Vaishali | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Patna | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
Specific hotels are confirmed against your dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named property is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Rajgir | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Rajgir → Nalanda | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Nalanda → Vaishali | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Vaishali → Patna | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓4 nights' accommodation on twin-sharing (hotel category confirmed at quotation)
- ✓Daily breakfast at the hotel
- ✓Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing across Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali & Patna
- ✓Sightseeing in Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali & Patna as per the day-by-day itinerary
- ✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares to Rajgir and from Patna (can be added on request)
- ✕Entry fees at monuments & attractions (e.g. Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak) & Venuvana)
- ✕Guide, pony/palki, activity & ticketed-experience charges
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses, tips & shopping
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
Important information
- •This is a multi-destination circuit linking Rajgir → Nalanda → Vaishali → Patna; the exact routing, hotels and inter-city transfer distances/times are confirmed at quotation.
- •Best time varies along the route — first stop: October to March. We advise per destination for your dates.
- •Monument and attraction timings and weekly closures change; we confirm current details close to travel.
- •Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport) — hotels and some monuments require it.
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
👨👩👧Family
💑Honeymoon
👴Seniors
👥Friends
🏢Corporate
🧳Solo
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| Occupancy | Price / person |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | — |
| Double / twin sharing (per person) | — |
| Triple sharing (per person) | — |
| Child with bed | — |
| Child without bed | — |
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Questions
Package FAQs
Which places does this 4-night itinerary cover?
Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali & Patna — covered over 4 nights / 5 days as a single route; see the day-by-day plan.
What will I see in Rajgir?
In Rajgir the itinerary includes Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak) & Venuvana. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
What will I see in Nalanda?
In Nalanda the itinerary includes Nalanda Mahavihara ruins, Nalanda Archaeological Museum & Xuanzang Memorial Hall. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
What will I see in Vaishali?
In Vaishali the itinerary includes Ashokan Pillar (Kolhua) & Relic Stupa & Abhishek Pushkarni. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
When is the best time to travel this Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali & Patna route?
Broadly October to March for the first leg; seasons can differ between stops, which we advise on for your dates.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes — it is a flexible framework linking Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali & Patna. Add nights, stops or activities, or adjust the pace; the exact plan, hotels and transfers are tailored at the quotation stage.
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