Patna Sahib & Bodh Gaya
Langar at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, then the Mahabodhi Temple and monasteries of Bodh Gaya.
Trip at a glance
- Duration4 days / 3 nights
- Starts inPatna
- RoutePatna · Bodh Gaya
- Places2 destinations
- StateBihar, India
- Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Cultural holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-QKWZ01
Best time to visit: October to March
Trip overview
Langar at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, then the Mahabodhi Temple and monasteries of Bodh Gaya.
The route spends 1 night in Patna and 2 nights in Bodh Gaya, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Patna
- Arrive via Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Mahavir Mandir: Popular Hanuman temple
Day 2Patna to Bodh Gaya
- Travel from Patna to Bodh Gaya by private vehicle
- Check in at your Bodh Gaya hotel
- International monasteries: Thai, Japanese, Bhutanese and other temples
Day 3Bodh Gaya: Monastery walk and Bodhi Tree
- Monastery walk
- Bodhi Tree: Descendant of the original tree
Day 4Depart from Bodh Gaya
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Gaya Airport (GAY) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
- Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
- Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
- Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Patna: Combine Patna Sahib with Bodh Gaya and Nalanda; the roads between them are good.
- Bodh Gaya: Visit Mahabodhi at dawn when monks gather for chanting under the Bodhi tree.
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BiharPatna
Patna, the ancient Pataliputra, is the capital of Bihar and home to Takht Sri Patna Sahib, birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh and one of the five takhts of Sikhism.
BiharBodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya is where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha.
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