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Bihar · Weekend

Rajgir–Nalanda Weekend Escape

A calm two-night break through monastic hills, ancient red-brick ruins and the warm sulphur springs of Rajgir.

2 nights / 3 daysRajgir · Nalanda · Gridhakuta

What this itinerary covers

  • Vishwa Shanti Stupa viewpoint
  • Nalanda ruins + museum
  • Brahmakund hot springs

Indicative day-by-day plan

Access, timing, travel duration and supplier operation must be reconfirmed for the selected date.

  1. 1

    Arrival in Rajgir · Brahmakund hot springs

    Met on arrival at Gaya or Patna and driven to Rajgir (approx. 2 hours from Gaya; indicative; reconfirmed at booking). Check in to your hotel and walk down to the Brahmakund hot-spring quarter for a relaxed evening in the tiled sulphur pools.

    Meal plan shown: Dinner

  2. 2

    Gridhakuta · Vishwa Shanti Stupa · Nalanda ruins

    Rope-car ascent to the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and a paced walk up to Gridhakuta (Vulture Peak) in the cooler morning hours. After lunch, drive across to Nalanda for the red-brick university ruins and the on-site museum.

    Meal plan shown: Breakfast

  3. 3

    Nalanda museum · departure

    Morning at leisure or an optional visit to the Xuanzang memorial. Check out and transfer to Gaya or Patna for your onward rail or air connection. Trip concludes.

    Meal plan shown: Breakfast

Listed inclusions

  • 2-night stay in Rajgir
  • AC car from Gaya or Patna
  • Rajgir ropeway tickets
  • Daily breakfast

Not included

  • Air or rail fare to Gaya/Patna and from Gaya/Patna
  • Lunches and à-la-carte orders
  • Ropeway closure-day alternate arrangements (charged at actuals)
  • Personal expenses, tips
  • Travel insurance (available on request)