Embark on a sacred and historic 8-day journey through Jharkhand and Bihar! Explore the holy Baidyanath Dham Jyotirlinga, the ancient ruins of Nalanda University, spiritual sites in Rajgir, and the rich heritage of Ranchi and Patna, departing from Kochi.
Discover the roots of ancient empires and profound spiritual traditions. Team Yathri Holidays warmly invites you on our 7 Nights & 8 Days Jharkhand and Bihar Expedition departing on 20 September 2026. This fully guided pilgrimage and heritage tour takes you from the scenic hills of Ranchi and the divine Baidyanath Dham Jyotirlinga to the historic cradle of learning at Nalanda and the ancient capital of Patna.
Tour Overview & Pricing
- Tour Duration: 07 Nights & 08 Days.
- Departure Date: 20 September 2026.
- Tour Cost: INR 30,000/- per person on a Double Sharing basis (Excludes Flight/Rail fares).
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 (20 Sep 2026): Kochi to Ranchi Arrival
- Meal Plan: Dinner (1 Dinner)
- Stay: Comfortable 3-Star Hotel in Ranchi
- Morning/Afternoon: Board your flight from Cochin International Airport (or your respective home airport) bound for Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Evening: Arrive at Ranchi Airport. Meet and assist by our local representative, followed by a smooth transfer to your hotel for check-in. Spend the evening relaxing. Overnight stay in Ranchi.
Day 2 (21 Sep 2026): Ranchi Full-Day City Sightseeing
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Stay: Comfortable 3-Star Hotel in Ranchi
- Morning: After breakfast, begin your exploration of Ranchi’s natural beauty and spiritual landmarks:
- Tagore Hill: Visit this calm, scenic hilltop spot where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore spent time writing while enjoying panoramic views of the landscape.
- Rock Garden & Jharkhand War Memorial: Walk through the creatively sculpted rock garden and pay tribute to brave soldiers at the state war memorial.
- Ranchi Lake: Take a brief stop at this serene lake located right in the heart of the city.
- Afternoon: Continue to Ranchi’s premier hilltop temples:
- Jagannath Temple: Visit this revered 17th-century hilltop shrine dedicated to Lord Jagannath, offering peaceful vibes and sweeping city views.
- Surya Mandir (Sun Temple): Explore this magnificent spiritual landmark designed in the grand shape of a massive chariot pulled by seven horses, set against a picturesque hillside.
- Evening: Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Ranchi.
Day 3 (22 Sep 2026): Ranchi to Deoghar & Baidyanath Dham Darshan
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Stay: Comfortable 3-Star Hotel in Deoghar
- 08:00 AM: Following breakfast, check out from your hotel and embark on a 6-to-7 hour scenic overland drive to Deoghar, the ultimate pilgrimage destination in Jharkhand.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Deoghar and complete your hotel check-in formalities.
- Evening: Proceed to the holy Baba Baidyanath Dham Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve sacred shrines of Lord Shiva. Participate in the divine evening Aarti and seek blessings. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and an overnight stay in Deoghar.
Day 4 (23 Sep 2026): Deoghar Temple Tour & Tapovan Caves
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Stay: Comfortable 3-Star Hotel in Deoghar
- Morning: Following breakfast, expand your spiritual journey with a dedicated local heritage tour:
- Basukinath Temple: Visit this highly revered Shiva temple located near Deoghar. Pilgrims traditionally visit Basukinath to successfully complete their yatra after Baidyanath Dham.
- Naulakha Mandir: Admire this beautiful, architectural temple dedicated to Radha and Krishna.
- Parvati Temple: Pay respects at the shrine dedicated to Goddess Parvati located within the holy precinct.
- Afternoon: Drive out to Tapovan Hills & Caves, a peaceful, forested hilltop destination famous for its natural caves, meditation spots, and photography view points.
- Evening: Enjoy free time for relaxation or local bazaar shopping. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Deoghar.
Day 5 (24 Sep 2026): Deoghar to Rajgir & Vishwa Shanti Stupa
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Stay: Comfortable 3-Star Hotel in Rajgir
- Morning: After breakfast, check out from your Deoghar hotel and drive north into Bihar towards the historic valley of Rajgir (6-to-7 hours drive).
- Afternoon/Evening: Upon arrival in Rajgir, visit the stunning Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), a serene, white-domed monument perched atop the hills dedicated to global peace, offering grand views of the valley below. Check in to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6 (25 Sep 2026): Rajgir, Nalanda University Ruins & Transfer to Patna
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Stay: Comfortable 3-Star Hotel in Patna
- Morning: Check out after breakfast to explore the historical and spiritual wonders of Rajgir:
- Griddhakuta (Vulture’s Peak): Hike up this hill where Lord Buddha delivered many of his defining sermons, making it a sacred site for meditation and photography.
- Saptaparni Caves: See the historic hillside caves where Lord Buddha stayed and where the First Buddhist Council was conducted.
- Venuvan Monastery: Stroll through the ancient bamboo grove monastery gifted to Lord Buddha by King Bimbisara.
- Bimbisara Jail: View the historic ruins where King Bimbisara was imprisoned by his son Ajatashatru.
- Afternoon: Proceed to explore the spectacular Nalanda University Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s first residential universities established in the 5th century CE. Discover the ancient classrooms, monasteries, temples, and stupas that once attracted scholars from across China, Japan, Korea, and Central Asia. Make a stop at Kundalpur, revered as the birthplace of Lord Mahavira.
- Evening: Drive to Bihar’s capital city, Patna. Check in to your hotel, enjoy dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay.
Day 7 (26 Sep 2026): Patna Full-Day City Tour
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Stay: Comfortable 3-Star Hotel in Patna
- Morning: Following breakfast, immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Patna:
- Takhat Sri Harimandir Sahib (Patna Sahib): Pay homage at this magnificent shrine, one of the five holy Takhts of Sikhism, built at the birth site of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
- Patna Museum: Explore this iconic 1917 cultural landmark boasting an extensive collection of ancient Mauryan and Gupta-era sculptures, paintings, and coins.
- Afternoon: Continue your city drive:
- Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Patna Zoo): Enjoy a relaxing walk through this vast park housing varied wildlife and plant species.
- Mahatma Gandhi Setu: Travel across this iconic 5.75 km long bridge built over the holy river Ganges, capturing scenic river vistas.
- Shaheed Smarak: Stop at this historic monument dedicated to the brave freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India’s independence.
- Evening: Enjoy your final group dinner at the hotel and an overnight stay in Patna.
Day 8 (27 Sep 2026): Vaishali Excursion & Patna Airport Drop-off
- Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out with your luggage, and drive to the historic archaeological town of Vaishali.
- Sightseeing Highlights:
- Ashoka Pillar: View the magnificent, intact monolithic pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka, symbolizing India’s rich Mauryan and Buddhist legacy.
- Kolhua: Explore this significant archaeological site deeply associated with Lord Buddha’s last sermon and the ancient Vaishali civilization.
- Kunhara Ghat: Visit this historic river ghat tied to ancient regional rituals and lore.
- Afternoon: Enjoy your final group lunch before returning to Patna. Transfer directly to the Patna Airport for your return flight home, bringing your memorable tour to a close.
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Package Inclusions
- Accommodations: 7 nights stay in comfortable, handpicked 3-star hotels on a double-sharing basis (Triple-sharing options or single supplement services are available as per standard layout parameters).
- Transportation: Ground transport in a high-quality air-conditioned push-back luxury coach with common group airport pickup and drop-off facilities.
- Comprehensive Catering: Three meals daily (starting from dinner on arrival day to lunch on departure day). Note: If the traveling group matches or exceeds 15 passengers, an exclusive Yathri kitchen team will accompany the tour; otherwise, meals follow the hotel’s specialized plan.
- Sightseeing: Entry tickets to all primary monuments, ruins, and landmarks explicitly listed within the itinerary.
- Tour Management: Professional services of a dedicated Malayalee Tour Manager from Team Yathri India Pvt. Ltd. from arrival to departure. Representatives will coordinate document handovers at Kochi or Trivandrum airports.
- Taxes: 5% GST is fully integrated into the package cost.
Package Exclusions
- Round-trip Flight or Train tickets from your home town (Yathri can book these for you upon request).
- Local auto-rickshaws, shared jeeps, or battery vehicles required in narrow lanes, hills, or coach-restricted heritage areas.
- Personal orders, room service, special snacks, laundry, phone calls, or off-menu beverages.
- Fuel surcharges or newly introduced government-levied taxes.
Registration and Financial Terms
Booking Details
- Advance Deposit: Secure your reservation by submitting an initial advance payment of INR 10,000 per person plus the actual cost of your flight or rail ticket.
- Documentation: Provide clean copies of your original Aadhaar Card or Voter’s ID via email to doc.yathri@gmail.com. Ensure you carry the exact same original physical ID card throughout the journey.
- Accounts Desk Coordination: +91 94477 73217
Official Bank Account Profile
- Account Holder Name: TEAM YATHRI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
- Bank Name: IDFC FIRST BANK, ERNAKULAM BRANCH
- Account Type: CURRENT ACCOUNT
- Account Number: 10272971976
- IFSC Code: IDFB0080511
- Official UPI ID: teamyathriindia@idfcbank
Cancellation Fee Matrix
Land cost cancellations follow a tiered penalty structure based on your cancellation date relative to departure:
| Cancellation Timing | Applicable Financial Penalty |
| More than 30 Days Prior to Departure | Flat fee of INR 6,000 per head + actual train/flight ticket cancellation fees. |
| 31 to 15 Days Prior to Departure | 30% of the total tour package cost + actual train/flight ticket cancellation fees. |
| Within 15 Days of Departure | 100% of the tour cost (Strictly non-refundable layout) + actual ticket cancellation fees. |
Important Tour Notes
Minimum Passenger Quorum: This package and its advertised pricing are calculated based on a minimum operational group size of 30 adult passengers traveling together. A sharp decline in participants may prompt modifications to the vehicle size, meal plan arrangement, or overall tour cost, with the difference shared by the travelers.
Narrow Road Routing: In historical sectors or dense urban zones where heavy luxury coaches face restriction or road width limitations, passengers will utilize local autos or shared cabs on the spot. These nominal transport costs are collected locally and split among the passengers.
Contact Team Yathri Holidays to Reserve Your Spots:
- Central Helpdesk: +91 98471 88880
- Corporate Address: Kochaneth Lane, South Janatha Rd, Palarivattom, Ernakulam, Kerala 682025
- Official Website: www.yathriholidays.com
- Email Support: info@yathriholidays.com