LOTUS MERIDIAN: BIHAR’S SACRED ALIGNMENT

Arrival: Welcome on arrival at Patna Airport, where a Magadh tours executive will meet and greet at the airport with a traditional welcome.

Transfer: After meet-and-assist services at the Patan Airport.

Proceed for Sightseeing:

Bihar Museum: is a modern museum showcasing Bihar’s rich history, art, and cultural heritage through interactive exhibits.

Transfer: Depart to Vaishali (approx. 35 Kms / 1.5 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival Vaishali, check in at hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Vaishali.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Visit:

Ashokan Pillar- One of Emperor Ashoka’s famous pillars marking significant Buddhist sites.

Kutagarsala Vihara: An ancient Buddhist monastery where Lord Buddha often stayed and preached during his visits to Vaishali.

Ananda Stupa: A historic stupa built to commemorate Lord Buddha’s disciple Ananda and mark important Buddhist heritage in Vaishali.

Relic Stupa- Stupa enshrining the Buddha's relics distributed after his cremation.

Buddha Samayak stupa.

Afternoon Proceed to Visit: 

Buddha Samayak Stupa - A significant modern Buddhist monument, built to commemorate the teachings of Lord Buddha and to symbolize universal peace and harmony.

Coronation Tank- Sacred tank where Licchavi kings were crowned and blessed.

World Peace Pagoda: is a Buddhist monument built to promote peace, harmony, and non-violence worldwide.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Vaishali.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast in the hotel.

Enroute visit to Nalanda (approx.120 km / 03 Hrs).

The ruins of Nalanda University: Remains of the world’s first residential university and a renowned Buddhist learning center from the 5th century CE.

Nalanda Archaeological Museum: displays ancient artifacts, sculptures, and relics from the historic Nalanda University site.

Arrive: On arrive Rajgir.

Proceed for sightseeing: 

Gridhkutta Hill: A revered hill where Buddha preached many important discourses.

Bimbisar Jail: The prison where King Bimbisara was confined by his own son, King Ajatashatru.

Ajatashatru’s Fort: Fort built by King Ajatashatru, featuring ancient architecture and defensive structures.

Overnight: Stay overnight at Hotel in Rajgir.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Drive to Bodhgaya (approx. 75 Kms / 2.5 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival Bodhgaya, check in at hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing:

Mahabodhi Temple: The sacred site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

Sujata Village: Village where a girl named Sujata offered milk-rice to Buddha, marking the end of his asceticism.

Niranjana River: River near which Buddha meditated before his enlightenment.

Various International monasteries: Various International Monasteries surround the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, built by different Buddhist countries such as Thailand, Japan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Tibet, Vietnam, Myanmar, China, and others.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Free for leisure, meditation or shopping.

Transfer: Timely transfer to airport to catch the flight for onward destination.