Bihar is a land blessed with beauty both metaphysical and physical. Its vast plains, fed by some of the country’s well known rivers, have ensured prosperity. It has a rich culture and heritage and its people are hardworking and fun loving.
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations : KOLKATA-PATNA-VAISHALI- VARANASI- GORAKHPUR- AYODHYA- LUCKNOW
Day 1
ORISSA – KOLKATA
On arrival at kolkata checkin hotel. Evening free for your own. over night at hotel.
Day 2
KOLKATA
Breakfast at Hotel. Later proceeds for full day city tour of Kolkatta . Full day city tour of Kolkata covering Victoria memorial Hall, Belur Math, Mother Teresa’s house, Flower Market, Kalighat & Dakhineswhar Temple Rest of the day free for self- Activities. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3
KOLKATA- PATNA
Breakfast at Hotel. In-time transfer to Railway station to connect the train for Patna.
On arrival at Patna overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4
PATNA
Breakfast at Hotel and proceed for the half day city tour of Patna, the capital of Bihar, is among the world’s oldest capital cities. Set in a very fertile stretch of land along the banks of the Ganges,the area has seen such mighty rulers as Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, Chandragupta, Ashoka. As each ruler ascended in power and established dynastic glory, he gave his capital a new name. The Mahatma Gandhi Setu, one of the longest bridges in the world at 7.5 km, crosses the Ganges 5 km west of the city. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5
PATNA-VAISHALI-PATNA
Breakfast at Hotel and proceed for full day excursion to Vaishali.- Birth place of Mahavir, here you can see the Ashoka pillar, Musuem and Stupa. On the way to Vaishali you can cross Mahatma Gandhi Setu (Longest bridge on River Ganges in India) also visit Villages of Bihar. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 6
PATNA-GAYA-BODHGAYA (100 KMS/ 3-4 HRS)
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning drive to Bodhgaya, enroute visiting Gaya- famous for Hindu pilgrimage, its said to be holy to do last ritual after death. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Mahabodhi Tree and temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7
ORISSA – KOLKATA
On arrival at kolkata checkin hotel. Evening free for your own. over night at hotel.
Day 8
VARANASI
On arrival at kolkata checkin hotel. Evening free for your own. over night at hotel.
Day 9
VARANASI-GORAKHPUR (201 Km./4-5 hrs.)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Gorakhpur. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10
GORAKHPUR-BASTI-GORAKHPUR (140 Kms/6 hrs.)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning full day excursion to BASTI. Evening return to Gorakhpur for overnight stay.
Day 11
GORAKHPUR-AYODHYA-LUCKNOW (250 Kms./7-8 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Lucknow via Ayodhya – Ram Janam Bhumi, Saryu River. Continue drive to Lucknow. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12
LUCKNOW
Breakfast at hotel. Morning half day city tour of Lucknow visiting city’s finest monument, Bara Imambara. Other places of interest are the Rumi Darwaza, Chota Imambara,, and the remnants of the old British Residency including La Martinere, one of the Lucknow’s first large European style buildings. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Lucknow – the capital of Uttar Pradesh – one of the biggest states in India, is situated on the banks of the river Gomati, tributary of the Ganges. It is an enchanting city with its mixture of down at heel elegance, fascinating charm and unique culture. Morning visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Parmarth Ashram and Triveni Ghat., transfer to KOLKATA airport/Railway Station for you onward destination.