The Full Circuit
Patna
The capital city itself — Golghar, Patna Sahib Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and the Ganga riverfront, as the starting and ending point of the circuit.
Vaishali
One of the world's oldest republics, with Ashokan pillars and Buddhist stupas — a quick, rich stop just outside Patna.
Nalanda
The ruins of the ancient Nalanda University, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's first residential universities.
Rajgir
Hot springs, the Rajgir Ropeway, and Buddhist and Jain heritage sites nestled among the surrounding hills.
Pawapuri
The sacred Jal Mandir, a key Jain pilgrimage site marking the place where Lord Mahavira attained nirvana.
Bodh Gaya
The Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree — the exact site of Buddha's enlightenment, and Bihar's most visited pilgrimage destination.
Bhagalpur
Known as the Silk City, with the Vikramshila ruins and a scenic stretch along the Ganga.
