1. Itinerary Overview
Medium Trips
Classic Bihar (First-Time Visitor)
The perfect introduction to Bihar. Safe, comfortable, and covering the "Golden Triangle" of Patna, Rajgir, and Bodh Gaya.
✨ Pace: Relaxed🎯 Great For: First Timers, Families
2. Before You Go
⏳ Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
🗓️ Best Time
October to March
✈️ Nearest Hub
Patna Airport / Gaya Airport
✅ Great For
- • First Timers
- • Families
- • Solo Women Travelers
❌ Skip If
- • Offbeat seekers
3. Day-by-Day Plan
Day 1
Welcome to Pataliputra
☀️ Morning
Arrive Patna. Check into a good hotel.
🌤️ Afternoon
Bihar Museum (A must).
🌙 Evening
Delicious Bihari Dinner.
🛏️ Stay: Patna🚗 Notes: Airport Transfer.
Day 2
Ruins & Resorts
☀️ Morning
Drive to Nalanda.
🌤️ Afternoon
Lunch at Rajgir Residency. Check in.
🌙 Evening
Relax in Rajgir.
🛏️ Stay: Rajgir🚗 Notes: 100km drive.
Day 3
To the Source
☀️ Morning
Venu Vana bamboo grove.
🌤️ Afternoon
Drive to Bodh Gaya.
🌙 Evening
Mahabodhi Temple.
🛏️ Stay: Bodh Gaya🚗 Notes: 70km drive.
Day 4
Departure
☀️ Morning
Morning meditation.
🌤️ Afternoon
Train/Flight from Gaya.
🌙 Evening
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🛏️ Stay: -🚗 Notes: -
4. Places Covered
5. Travel & Stay Notes
📍 Suggested Base Cities
Patna (Start) → Gaya (End)
🏨 Where to Stay
BODH GAYA: Stay near the main temple. RAJGIR: stay near the Hot Springs or Bus Stand. PATNA: stay near Museum or Airport.
💰 Budget Guidance
₹10,000 - ₹15,000 per person (Premium experience)
🚕 Transport
Standard Tourist Cab
6. Cultural & Practical Tips
🍽️ Food to Try
- 🥘 Litti Chokha
- 🥘 Sattu Drink
- 🥘 Makhana Snacks
🗣️ Language & Etiquette
English is widely spoken in hotels and sites.
- 💡 Stay in "Indo-Hokke" in Rajgir for a Japanese experience.
7. Common Questions
Do I need cash?
Major hotels accept cards, but keep cash for small purchases and tips.
Is it clean?
Steps have been taken to improve cleanliness, especially in Bodh Gaya & Rajgir. It is comparable to other Indian tourist hubs.
Uber/Ola availability?
Available in Patna. In other towns, you rely on local taxis or rickshaws.