7-Day Foodie Itinerary for Bihar

  1. Day 1: Patna
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: 0 miles

    Start your gastronomic adventure with a visit to Pind Balluchi, a restaurant serving delicious North Indian cuisine. Then, head to Maner Sharif, the final resting place of Sufi saint Makhdoom Yahya Maneri, before ending the day with sweets from Agrawal Sweet House.

  2. Day 2: Vaishali
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: 44.7 miles / 1 hour 23 minutes

    Visit Vaishali Food Plaza for a taste of traditional Bihari cuisine. Next, see the awe-inspiring Buddha Stupa before sampling the legendary Litti Chokha at Pansukh Lal Littiwala.

  3. Day 3: Bodh Gaya
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: 63.6 miles / 1 hour 52 minutes

    Begin the day with breakfast at Bodhgaya Regency Hotel and visit the UNESCO Heritage site, Mahabodhi Temple. Next, try the street food at Prabhakar Chat Bhandar before visiting the Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum.

  4. Day 4: Rajgir
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: 42.1 miles / 1 hour 21 minutes

    Visit the Ropeway to reach the Vulture's peak which is also known as “Griddhakuta”. Go to the Rajgir Hot Springs – a natural spring which is said to possess healing properties. End the day with a scrumptious dinner at The Bamboo Bar And Restaurant

  5. Day 5: Nalanda
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: 28.5 miles / 55 minutes

    Have breakfast at Malhotra Hotel after visiting curated artifacts at the Nalanda Archaeological Museum. Then, enjoy local food at Shyama Restaurant before witnessing the ancient Buddhist University, Nalanda University Ruins.

  6. Day 6: Pawapuri
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: 32.9 miles / 1 hour 16 minutes

    Start the day with breakfast at Apna Dhaba and then visit the Mandar Hill – where it is said that the gods once churned the ocean. Afterwards, visit the serene Pawapuri Jal Mandir and end the day savoring a variety of savory dishes at Swad Bhojnalaya.

  7. Day 7: Darbhanga
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: 83.9 miles / 2 hours 6 minutes

    Make an early visit to Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary. Then, try the delicious Mutton Curry at Sohrab Ali Hotel before visiting the magnificent Lalit Narayan Mithila University.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Pind Balluchi (1 hour, Rs. 600)
  • Maner Sharif (2 hours, free entry)
  • Agrawal Sweet House (30 minutes, Rs. 200)
  • Vaishali Food Plaza (1 hour, Rs. 500)
  • Buddha Stupa (1 hour, free entry)
  • Pansukh Lal Littiwala (45 minutes, Rs. 300)
  • Bodhgaya Regency Hotel (1 hour, Rs. 800)
  • Mahabodhi Temple (2 hours, free entry)
  • Prabhakar Chat Bhandar (30 minutes, Rs. 150)
  • Bamboo Bar And Restaurant (1 hour, Rs. 600)
  • Malhotra Hotel (30 minutes, Rs. 400)
  • Nalanda Archaeological Museum (2 hours, Rs. 250)
  • Shyama Restaurant (1 hour, Rs. 500)
  • Nalanda University Ruins (2 hours, free entry)
  • Apna Dhaba (1 hour, Rs. 600)
  • Mandar Hill (2 hours, free entry)
  • Pawapuri Jal Mandir (1 hour, free entry)
  • Swad Bhojnalaya (1 hour, Rs. 400)
  • Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary (2 hours, free entry)
  • Sohrab Ali Hotel (1 hour, Rs. 600)
  • Lalit Narayan Mithila University (2 hours, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 6,350

Useful Tips

For a more relaxed trip, consider removing Bodh Gaya or Darbhanga from the itinerary. For a more adventurous palate, try a wider range of street food on any of the days.

0