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Patna
— 10 nights
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Bodh Gaya
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Bodh Gaya
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Buxar
— 2 nights
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Ghazipur
— 1 night
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Mirzapur
— 4 nights
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Varanasi
— 8 nights
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Patna
— 10 nights
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Occupying the southern bank of the famous Ganges River, the state capital of Patna combines an important religious and regal heritage with a fast-growing commercial and transport hub.Go for a jaunt from Patna to Sonepur to see Hariharnath Temple about 56 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Nalanda University, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji, appreciate the history behind Martyr's Memorial, and go for a walk through Kangan Ghat (Chimney Ghat).
To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Patna holiday planner.
Mumbai to Patna is an approximately 30-hour train ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mumbai in January: high temperatures in Patna hover around 24°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bodh Gaya.
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Bodh Gaya
— 2 nights
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One of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world, Bodh Gaya has risen to international fame as the place where Prince Siddhartha sat under the Bodhi tree and gained enlightenment some 2,600 years ago.Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Bodhi Tree, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mahabodhi Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Busshin-ji Temple, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Daijokyo Buddhist Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Metta Buddharam Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thai Monastery, then appreciate the history behind Great Buddha Statue, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Royal Bhutan Monastery.
To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Bodh Gaya trip planner.
Drive from Patna to Bodh Gaya in 4 hours. In February, daytime highs in Bodh Gaya are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to travel to Bodh Gaya.
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Bodh Gaya
— 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Vishnupad Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Pind Daan Gaya, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kagyu Monlam, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Muchalinda Lake, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chinese Temple, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cankamana.
To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Bodh Gaya road trip planning tool.
Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Buxar.
To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Bodh Gaya road trip planning tool.
Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Buxar.
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Buxar
— 2 nights
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Buxar is a city in the state of Bihar in the eastern part of India bordering eastern Uttar Pradesh. You've now added Sita Ram Upadhyaya Museum to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Brahmeshwar Nath Temple and then get engrossed in the history at Sita Ram Upadhyaya Museum.
To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Buxar trip maker.
You can drive from Bodh Gaya to Buxar in 5.5 hours. You'll set off for Ghazipur on the 8th (Sat).
To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Buxar trip maker.
You can drive from Bodh Gaya to Buxar in 5.5 hours. You'll set off for Ghazipur on the 8th (Sat).
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Ghazipur
— 1 night
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Ghazipur, is a city and municipal corporation in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Your day by day itinerary now includes Buxar Fort. On the 8th (Sat), make a trip to Lord Cornwallis Tomb. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Buxar Fort.
To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Ghazipur online vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Buxar to Ghazipur takes 2 hours. February in Ghazipur sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can travel to Mirzapur.
To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Ghazipur online vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Buxar to Ghazipur takes 2 hours. February in Ghazipur sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can travel to Mirzapur.
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Mirzapur
— 4 nights
Mirzapur is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, roughly 650 km from both Delhi and Kolkata, almost 87 kms from Allahabad and 67 kms from Varanasi. Mirzapur is known for historic sites and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Sita Kund, take in the dramatic scenery at Wyndom Falls, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Vindhyavasini Devi Temple.
Before you visit Mirzapur, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can drive from Ghazipur to Mirzapur in 4 hours. In February in Mirzapur, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Varanasi.
Before you visit Mirzapur, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can drive from Ghazipur to Mirzapur in 4 hours. In February in Mirzapur, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Varanasi.
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Varanasi
— 8 nights
Spiritual Capital of India
A sacred city for Hindus and thought by many to be the place where Buddhism formed as a religion, Varanasi leaves an imprint on the hearts and minds of visitors regardless of their creed, race, or religion.Varanasi is known for historic sites, nature, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, take in the spiritual surroundings of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, make a trip to Manikarnika Ghat, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.
To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Varanasi trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Mirzapur to Varanasi in 2 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Varanasi can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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India travel guide
It may very well be fair to call India "incredible," given its mind-boggling diversity of landscapes, climates, cultures, and languages. The world's largest democracy, and second only to China in terms of population, India contains majestic peaks dusted with glistening snow, sun-drenched beaches, ancient hand-carved temples, and sprawling cities jam-packed with people, vehicles, and animals. Many tour India during the country's devotional festivals, which range from immense parades that convert cities into giant performance stages, to simple farming fairs dedicated to relatively obscure local deities. Whenever you choose to vacation in India, make sure you see some of the country's World Heritage Sites, which include the legendary Taj Mahal and Chilika Lake, the planet's second-largest lagoon.
