Patna Trip Overview
This is a short, yet a significant pilgrimage tour for the followers of Jainism. In this tour, they can follow the footsteps of the Tirthankaras and learn more about their religion.
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: Patna, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Patna, Bihar, India
This is a short, yet a significant pilgrimage tour for the followers of Jainism. In this tour, they can follow the footsteps of the Tirthankaras and learn more about their religion.
Itinerary
Day 1: Patna-Vaishali
Stop At: Vaishali, Vaishali, Vaishali District, Bihar
In Vaishali, around 60 kms from Patna, we visit the holy place where Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar of the Jain religion was born. A beautiful Jain temple marks the birthplace of Lord Mahavira and is an important pilgrimage destination for the followers of Jainism.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Nr. Vaishali Museum, Vaishali India
Visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, the symbol of peace at Vaishali. Enjoy the surrounding flora and fauna and the tranquility, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ashok Pillar, Kolhua Near Buddhist monastery, Vaishali India
Witness the grandeur of Ashoka pillar with the national emblem on top.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kamaldah Jain Temple, Near Gulzarbagh railway station, Patna India
On your return journey to Patna, Visit Kamaldah Jain Temple in Gulzarbagh. This is the oldest Jain Temple in Patna.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Patliputra Nirvana/ similar a 3-star hotel.
Day 2: Nalanda-Rajgir
Stop At: Nalanda University Ruins, Nalanda 803101 India
Visit the ruins of Nalanda university, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ancient center of learning and excellence.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kundalpur Digambar Jain temple, Kundalpur, Nalanda 803111 India
Visit Kundalpur Jain Temple near the ruins of Nalandaa. It is an important religious place for the Jains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pawapuri, Patna India
Proceed to visit the Jalmandir at Pawapuri, the holy place where Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Shanti Stupa Road, Rajgir 803116 India
Take a ropeway ride to Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir. Enjoy the panoramic view of the valley on the way to Vishwa Shanti Stupa.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Veerayatan Museum, Nalanda Road, Rajgir India
The museum contains artistic handmade representations of the teachings of the 24 Teerthankara of Jainism and is no less than a pilgrimage.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Maniyar Math, Near Main Road, Rajgir India
Visit the Maniyar Math on the way, a hut shaped house with a well and lush green surroundings
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Swarna Bhandar, Nalanda, Rajgir India
The two artificial caves belonging to Jainism are much a look alike with Barabar Caves, the oldest rock-cut cave in Jehanabad district of Bihar.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Nalanda Regency / Similar in Rajgir
Day 3: Drive to Parasnath Hill, Giridih, Jharkhand
Stop At: Sammed Shikharji, Parasnath Hill, 825329 India
Located on Parasnath hill, this place is an important pilgrimage place for the Jains as most of te 24th Teerthankars of Jainism are believed t have attained Moksha here. The total distance to be covered up and down the hill is approximately 44 kms
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Sambodhi Retreat/ Similar, Dhanbad
