Bihar Tourism

Tourist places in Bihar

Bihar is the perfect amalgamation between history, nature and culture. It depicts the multihued wealth of the ancient India as it treasures the cultural and historical heritage of the country. The state of Bihar is popularly referred as the land of spiritualism, as it in stores religious places for all religions from Buddhist monasteries to Hindu Temples, churches to mosques, it has it all.
Bihar is closely associated with all religions whether it's Bodh Gaya for Buddhists or the birth places of Lord Mahavira of Jainism, tenth Sikh Guru or Goddess Sita in Hinduism. The place allures religious devotes from all different sectors.

Top Places to see in Bihar

Around 125 km from Patna, Bodh gaya is the sacred place for all Buddhists as here Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and founded Buddhism. The place also holds the popular Bodhi tree which is thought to be descendent of original pipal tree where Gautam Buddha meditated. Other attractions of the place include Archaeological Museum, pyramid shaped Maha Bodhi Temple, monasteries built by different Buddhist countries.

Patna, the present capital city of the state of Bihar is located at the confluence of Rivers Ganga and Sone. The city offers many fascinating places for its all kinds of tourists whether spiritual tourists or history lover or even the youth interested in modern day amusements. Major attractions of Patna are dome shaped Harmandirji, GolGhar with a beautiful view of the River Ganga, Patna Museum or Jaadu Ghar with amazing terracotta figures and sculptures, Kumhrar - An archaeologist's delight, Agam kuan- the deep well of Ashokan period, Phulwari Shareef, Padri Ki Haveli, Hanuman Mandir, the Pathar ki Masjid, the Patna Planetarium etc.

Rajgir, situated 102 km off Patna is beautiful hill town covered with dense forest was once the capital of the Magadh. The town with a great scenic beauty is well known sacred destination of Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Venuvana Vihara, Swarna Gufa, Vulture's Peak, Griddhakuta Parvat, Saptaparni Cave, Amravana, hot springs, Ajatashatru's Fort, Vishwa Shanti Stupa and ropeway to Rajgiri hills are some of the tourist attractions here.

Nalanda is known for holding India's first university with world wide fame. The place is located at the distance of 90 km from Patna, capital city of Bihar. The popular Buddhist University was instituted in Nalanda by the Gupta Empire in the 5th century. The university was one of the greatest centers of Buddhist learning in ancient times and was able to attract scholars and faculty from all over the world.
Important attractions of Nalanda are the ruins of the Nalanda University, the Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall, the Surya Mandir, the Nalanda museum and the Nav Nalanda Vihar.

Located at the distance of 55 km from Patna, Vaishali is an important spiritual place for both Buddhists and Jains. The place is the birth place of 24th Jain Tirthankara, Lord Mahavira. Along with this Vaishali also holds special importance for Buddhist devotees as Lord Buddha preached his last sermon and announced his approaching Nirvana at this place only.
Main attractions of Vaishali include Vishwa Shanti Stupa, the Ashokan pillars, and many Buddhist and Jain structures.

Gaya located at the distance of 112 Km from Patna is a popular Hindu pilgrimage center. Gaya is known for the temple with Vishnupad (Vishnu footprints), built by Rani Ahilya Bai of Indore in the 18th century.