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Bihar Sacred Circuit.

Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage in one loop — the world's first university, Buddha's enlightenment site, and Mahavira's Nirvana point.

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Bihar Sacred Circuit

Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage in one loop — the world's first university, Buddha's enlightenment site, and Mahavira's Nirvana point.

Budget
₹1,000-2,000/day
Best Months
OctNovDecJanFebMar
Stops
6 destinations

Highlights

Patna Museum ancient artifactsVaishali Ashoka PillarRajgir Vishwa Shanti StupaNalanda university ruinsMahabodhi Temple Bodh GayaPawapuri Jal Mandir — Mahavira Nirvana

Logistics

Fly into Patna. Hire car with driver — Bihar roads need local expertise. AC car ₹2,500-3,500/day with driver.

Day by Day

1
Patna to Vaishali· 60km

Ashoka Pillar. Buddha's last sermon site. Return Patna.

2
Patna to Rajgir· 100km

Vishwa Shanti Stupa. Griddhakuta Hill. Hot springs.

3
Rajgir to Nalanda to Pawapuri· 50km

Nalanda ruins. Pawapuri Jal Mandir.

4
Pawapuri to Bodh Gaya· 90km

Mahabodhi Temple. Bodhi Tree. Evening meditation.

5
Bodh Gaya + return Patna· 120km

Morning temple. International monasteries. Return. Circuit complete.

Route Map

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Route path
1Patna
2Vaishali
3Rajgir
4Nalanda
5Bodh Gaya
6Pawapuri

Destinations on this route

  1. 1Patna
  2. 2Vaishali
  3. 3Rajgir
  4. 4Nalanda
  5. 5Bodh Gaya
  6. 6Pawapuri

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