Covering Place : Patna –Nalanda – Rajgir (2N) – Patna
Duration : 2 Night 3 Days
Highlights : The Hilly Retreat or The ancient capital of Magadha Kings – RAJGIR; host colorful festival of dances and music for 15 days in December month of every year. This festival is known as Rajgir Mahotsav. This festival comes up with vibrant classical and folk art and culture performances. The live performance by artist in ancient Magadha capital gives Rajgir Mahotsav an ultimate destination for the connoisseurs of Indian Cultural form of expression of the self.
Ruins of Nalanda University, Nalanda Museum at Nalanda; Rural Tourism Village at Nepura; Rajgir Mahotsav, Saptparni Caves, Cyclopean Wall, Shell Inscriptions, Vishwa Shanti Stupa/ World Peace Pagoda, Griddhakoot Hills, Swarn Bhandar, Maniyar Math in Rajgir;
Itinerary:
Day 1 : Patna (arrival) – Nalanda – Rajgir
Arrive at Patna Airport/Railway Station, on arrival Visit Bihar tour representative will assist you in getting transferred to your car. Then get driven to Rajgir, En-route visit Runes of Nalanda University, Nalanda Archaeological Museum at Nalanda. Later reach Rajgir, check to your pre-booked hotel. Evening go to Fair area for Cultural programs. Back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 : Rajgir
Today after breakfast start city tour of Rajgir. Visit Saptparni Caves, Cyclopean Wall, World Peace Pagoda, Ashokan Stupa, Griddhakoot Hills, Swarn Bhandar and Maniyar Math. Post Lunch visit Rajgir Fair ground, witness different activities like ; wrestling, Handicraft Stall, Tonga Race, Folk/ Classical Dance and Music performance in Rajgir Mahotsav Fair Ground.
Evening back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3 : Rajgir – Patna (departure)
Today after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Patna. On arrival at Patna, drop off you at Airport or Railway Station for your onwards journey to Home.