Honeymoon Itinerary for Bihar: 10 Days

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Patna
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    Welcome to Patna! Start your honeymoon trip by exploring Gandhi Maidan, which is a lovely place for refreshing with rain trees and uncountable greenery in the heart of Patna.

  2. Day 2: Bodh Gaya and Mahabodhi Temple
    2.5 hours (70 miles) from previous location

    Bodh Gaya is an important sacred place for Buddhists where the great Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Visit the magnificent Mahabodhi Temple.

  3. Day 3: Nalanda University
    2 hours (55 miles) from previous location

    Explore the ruins of one of the world's earliest universities, dating back to the 3rd century BC which played a significant role in the development of Buddhism.

  4. Day 4: Rajgir - Venu Vana
    1.5 hours (25 miles) from previous location

    Visit the ancient city of Rajgir, where Lord Buddha spent several years meditating in the Venuvana monastery. Completed with a breath-taking view of the valley from atop the hill.

  5. Day 5: Pawapuri Jain Temple
    1.5 hours (50 miles) from previous location

    Visit Pawapuri Jain Temple, a place of pilgrimage for the Jain community, and the place where Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, attained Moksha or salvation.

  6. Day 6: Patna Museum
    2 hours (65 miles) from previous location

    The Patna Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums in Bihar, showcasing the rich heritage, art, and the historical and cultural significance of Bihar

  7. Day 7: Vaishali Mahotsav
    5 hours (170 miles) from previous location

    Enjoy the Vaishali Mahotsav festival, one of Bihar's biggest cultural events celebrated in Buddha's birthplace, Vaishali to showcase Bihar's cultural, social, and literary traditions

  8. Day 8-9: Madhubani Painting Workshop
    3 hours (110 miles) from previous location

    Learn Madhubani painting techniques from the scholars in the Mithila region whose paintings depict bright and vibrant characterizations harvested from everyday life events.

  9. Day 10: Relax and rejuvenate at Panapur
    6 hours (220 miles) from previous locations

    End your honeymoon by unwinding at Panapur, enjoying a picnic in peaceful green surroundings while indulging in self-exploration.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Entry fees to the Mahabodhi Temple and Nalanda University (1-2 hours, Rs 100-500)
  • Rikshaw ride to Rajgir, Venuvana (2-3 hours, Rs 200-500)
  • Entry fees to Pawapuri Jain Temple (1-2 hours, Rs 50-100)
  • Entry fees to the Patna Museum (1-2 hours, Rs 30-100)
  • Transportation to Vaishali Mahotsav – taxi/bus (4-5 hours, Rs 2500-5000)
  • Madhubani Painting Workshop – AC car/taxi (2-3 hours, Rs 200-500)
  • Total Estimated Cost: Rs 4000-7000 per person

Useful Tips

For extra days, add the Bodhi Tree, Gaya to your itinerary, a tree under which Gautama Buddha has attained enlightenment. Also, consider visiting the Palace of the Lachhavi Kingdom in Vaishali, Bihar or Extra Dhamma Giri Vipassana in Bodh Gaya. For fewer days, consider skipping the Pawapuri Jain Temple and Madhubani Painting Workshop.

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