Arrive at Gaya airport from where you will drive to Bodhgaya, 6 kms away.
Arrive and check into the hotel. Later visit the Dungeshwari cave temples where Lord Buddha spent years of penance before attaining "nirvana" or enlightenment.

 Bodhgaya is where Gautam Buddha achieved enlightenment while meditating under a bodhi tree. There is a serene temple here, as well as the offshoot of the tree that offered shade to Buddha. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple. Inside the temple, in the main sanctum, there is a colossal image of the Buddha in sitting posture touching the earth by his right hand. In this posture, the Buddha accomplished the supreme enlightenment. The statue is of black stone but it has been guilded by the devotees. The entire courtyard of the temple is studded with large number of votive stupas.

Overnight in the hotel

In the morning drive to Rajgir. On arrival check into your hotel . Later on visit sacred places.

Rajgir was the capital of the Magadha kingdom and is a pilgrimage for Jains and Hindus as well. The Japanese Buddhists have built the massive Vishwashanti Stupa on the Ratnagiri Hill which can be accessed by a chairlift. The stupa has statues of Buddha at the four stages of his life; birth, enlightenment, teaching and death.

Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel of stay.

In the morning drive to Nalanda.
 Spread over 14 hectares, the Nalanda University Ruins Archaeological Complex is set amidst expansive lawns which offset the spectacular layout and carvings of this ancient university. The monasteries and the viharas are separated by a central valley. Interesting structures to look out for include steps leading up to perhaps a dais for professors and stupas with images of the Buddha carved in.

 Afternoon/ evening return to Rajgir.
Overnight at the Hotel of stay.

In the morning proceed to Patna, capital city of Bihar.
Patna can be used as a base to visit the Buddhist sites of Vaishali and Kesariya. It also rests on its ancient past as Pataliputra, the capital of the various dynasties that ruled over the region.
In the afternoon take a local sightseeing tour of Patna. This would include Golghar (built as a granary), Gandhi Museum, Patna Museum, Har Mandir Takht, Qila House or Jalan Museum with some really rare relics like Napolean`s bed and Marie Antoinette`s porcelain; and the ruins of Pataliputra.

Overnight at the Hotel of stay.

Early morning, depart for Vaishali, 44 kms away. This is where Buddha preached his last sermon.
The ruins of the Kolhua complex enclose the 2300 year old Ashoka pillar. A Japanese Peace Pagoda has also been built here.

 After lunch, proceed to Kesariya, 70 km away. Kesariya marks the site where Buddha gave away his begging bowl before his death. A massive Buddhist stupa built during the rule of the Pala kings is being excavated here. Return to Patna. Evening at leisure.

Overnight at the Hotel of stay.

In the morning, depart for Kushinagar, the place where Gautam Buddha gained Parinirvana after his passing away. Lord Buddha breathed his last here, leaving a message for all mankind to find their salvation.

Visit several monuments built by devotees from across the world along the Buddha Marg. The Ramabhar Stupa, or the Mukutbandhan Stupa is the site of the cremation of Buddha. Proceed to the hotel after the visit
 
Overnight at the Hotel of stay.

Early in the morning, after breakfast, leave for Varanasi. Arrive and proceed to the hotel
 After freshening up continue to Sarnath 11 kms away. At Sarnath, Buddha gave his first sermon to a small band of followers after attaining nirvana. Sarnath is one of the four main sites of the Buddhist religion, the others being Bodhgaya, Kushinagar and Lumbini in Nepal.
 Return to Varanasi.

Overnight at the Hotel of stay.

In the morning take a tour of the holy city. The River Ganga is the lifeline of the city, and all spiritual and religious activities are performed along its banks. Take a cruise along the river between the Dasaswamedh Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat and visit the temples.

 Later in the day transfer to the airport to connect your flight for onward journey. Tour ends with Happy Memories !!!