1.MAHABODHI TEMPLE
Amongst the most famous places in Bihar is Gaya, which is a Hindu pilgrimage hub and a transit point for Buddhist pilgrimage centre of Bodhgaya. It is believed that it was here under the tree that Buddha attained enlightenment. Gaya is a busy city situated on the bank of River Phalgu and it is replete with many temples and historic sites dating back to different eras that stand as the evidence to the successful rule of Maurya and Gupta dynasty here. The glory of Gaya was extended so much so that even Hiuen Tsang could not resist mentioning it in his travelogues.
Major Tourist Attractions:
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Vishnupad Temple
- Magla Gauri Shrine
- Dungeshwari Cave Temples
- Barabar Caves
- Bodhi Tree
- Chinese Temple and Monastery
- Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum
- Muchalinda Lake
- Thai Temple and Monastery
- Royal Bhutan Monastery
- How to Reach?Gaya is well-connected by air, rail and road from major cities of India. The best way would be to take a flight or a train
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2.ZOO(sanjay Gandhi jaivik udyan)
Patna Zoo, i.e. Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Garden is one of the most popular visiting place in Patna. It receives the highest number of visitors in the City. It is situated off the Bailey road. It is spread in an area of 153 acres. It is one of the largest zoo in the country. It boasts of a rich collection of flora and fauna.
A board depicting several animals at the entrance.
The Toy Train - takes a round of the Zoo at regular interval. It has a small station from where it starts. It has five compartments. Its route covers a good part of the zoo. It passes by most of the important enclosure in the zoo. It has also some halts, but it does not stop there.
How to Reach?
The nearest airport to Vaishali is at Patna (70kms) and the nearest railhead is at Muzaffarpur (36kms). So, one has the choice between flight and train, most suitable can be taken followed by booking a cab till Vaishali.
3.NALANDA UNIVERSITY
Probably the oldest university in India, Nalanda is an important site to visit in Bihar. A perfect reminisce to the time of flourishing Gupta and Pala period, Nalanda is an acclaimed tourist attraction in Bihar. It is believed that the last and most famous Jain Tirthankara, Mahavira spent 14 monsoon seasons here. Even, Buddha is said to have delivered lectures near the mango grove in Nalanda. The fame of this education centre was to an extent that Hieun Tsang, the famous Chinese traveller visited here and stayed for atleast two years here. Even, I-tsing another famous Chinese voyager stayed at Nalanda for about 10 years, AND such was the glory of this place. Today most parts of Nalanda lie in ruins but the place is surely worth exploring!
Major Tourist Attraction:
Nalanda Archaeological MuseumXuanzang Memorial HallNalanda Multimedia MuseumSilaoSurajpur BaragaonRajgir Dance Festival ( in October)
How to Reach?
The best way to reach here would be to board a flight/train to Gaya (95kms from Nalanda) and then book a cab/taxi.
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4.RAJGIR(SANTI STUPA)
Better known as the World Peace Pagoda, Vishwa Shanti Stupa proudly stand at the historic city of Rajgir. It is one of the 7 Peace Pagodas built in India and is certainly a must visit in Bihar. The pagoda was built in 1969 to spread the message of peace and non-violence. Marked by four statues of Buddha that reflects four important phases of Buddha’s life – birth, enlightenment, teaching and death, this Peace Pagoda is amongst the finest examples of Japanese architecture in India.
5.PATNA MUSEUM
This Museum is a located in Patna. It was partially opened in August 2015. 'The children's museum', the main entrance area, and an orientation theatre were the only parts opened to the public in August 2015. Later, in October 2017 remaining galleries were also opened. More than 100 artefacts were transferred here from Patna Museum.
6.TAKTH SRI PATNA SAHIB
Takht Sri Patna Sahib also known as Harmandir Sahib, is a Gurdwara in the neighbourhood of Patna Sahib, India. It was to commemorate the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs on December 1666. It was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, who also built many other Gurdwaras in the Indian subcontinent. The current shrine of Patna Sahib or Takht Sri Harmandirji Sahib was built in the 1950s.
Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was born in Patna, Bihar, on 22 December 1666.[4][5] He also spent his early years here before moving to Anandpur Sahib. Besides being the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, Patna was also honored by visits from Guru Nanak Dev Ji as well as Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Patna Sahib railway station, a railway station with same name located nearby, is connected to many metropolitan cities of India by the Howrah-Delhi Main Line.
7.SONEPUR FAIR
Sonepur Cattle Fair is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) in the month of November- December in Sonepur, Bihar,on the confluence of river Ganges(Gandak). It is also known as Harihar Kshetra Mela and it attracts visitors from all over Asia. Till date, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and stretches on from fifteen days to one month. It has its origins during ancient times. This is when Chandragupta Maurya (340 - 297 BCE) used to buy elephants and horses across the river Ganges. The Sonpur Cattle Fair once used to attract traders from places as distant as Central Asia. In 2018, the Fair will start on 21 November and continue till 22 December.
8.GOL GHAR (PATNA)
According to a contemporary inscription at its base, the Golghar in patna was intended to be just the first of a series of huge grain stores. In the end, however, no others were ever built. The granary was "part of a general plan … for the perpetual prevention of famine in these provinces"[1] ordered in 1784 by Warren Hastings, the then Governor-General of India.
The beehive-shaped structure was designed by Captain John Garstin of the Bengal Engineers, part of the East India Company's Bengal Army. Its construction was completed on 20 July 1786.
9.VAVLAKHA PLACE & MADHUBANI ART
Lying in ruins, Navlakha Palace is situated in Rajnagar near Madhubani in Bihar. This palace was built by Maharaja Rameshwar Singh and said to have suffered extensive destruction during an earthquake in 1934. No renovation was done after the destruction, thus this palace remains in ruins now. It is a royal palace and even though it has been damaged so much, one can still marvel at its architectural brilliance. The palace complex comprised of gardens, pond and temples.
Also known as Mithila Painting, Madhubani is an important part of Bihar’s culture. This age old art is done by the use of fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns. These paintings are mostly made by the women of Bihar and thus it holds great importance. If you happen to be in Bihar, make sure to shop for some of these paintings to add colour to your living rooms.
10.GANGA GHAT AARTI (NIT PATNA)
Gandhi Ghat is one of the main ghats on the Ganges River in Patna. It is named after the leader of the Indian independence movement Mahatma Gandhi. The ghat is famous for its Evening Ganga Aarti.Ganga Aarti on Gandhi Ghat is performed with 51 lamps, by a group of priests, dressed in saffron robes. The Aarti starts with the blowing of a conch shell and continues with the movement of incense sticks in elaborate patterns and circling of large burning lamps that create a bright hue against the darkened sky.
