Major Tourist Places in Bihar

• Bodhgaya

  Bodh Gaya is a village in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it's dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree. A direct descendant of the tree sits within the complex today, along with six other sacred sites, including a lotus pond.

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• Vaishali (ancient city)

  Vaishali district is a district in Bihar, India. It is named after the ancient city of Vaishali of Mithila, which is mentioned in the Mahabharata as well as in Buddhism and Jainism. It is a part of Tirhut division it is a famous place where many tourist's visits to see the famous Buddh temple the place has many ancient building's and in the Vaishali museum the remains of past are preserved that dictates the Buddhist past it is considered as one of the Buddhist holy place you will find clean and peace environment here the Bihar government take care's of citizen's who comes to visit Vaishali so the place is awesome and wonderful too.

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• Nalanda

  The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the State of Bihar, in north-eastern India. It comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal. Nalanda stands out as the most ancient university of the Indian Subcontinent. It engaged in the organized transmission of knowledge over an uninterrupted period of 800 years. The historical development of the site testifies to the development of Buddhism into a religion and the flourishing of monastic and educational traditions.

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• Sonepur Fair

  Sonpur Cattle Fair is held on Kartik Poornima in the month of November in Sonpur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges and 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.

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• Sasaram

  Sasaram is not a only place which is related to history of India only. It is also a place of worship. In ancient time it was kingdom of sahstrabahu. Sasaram is situated in Bihar. This city have so much places religious place like tarachandi maa. Which is situated in the heart of Kamur mountain. The another is gupta dham which is also situated in kaimur range. The gupta dham is such kind of temple of lord shiva where you see the natural existence of life, nature, history, faith. The place is full of many waterfall. But due to government ignorance no one no about this place

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• Rajgir

  A very nice place for weekend getaway. Buddhism, rope way, Valley & Museum, all these exist in calm n quiet serene environment. A pleasant experience. Weather is flirting & gives you romantic feelings. Plush greenery & aromatic air makes a delight for eyes & lungs. Go there if you go Bihar.

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• Kesariya stupa

  Situated in the East Champaran district of Bihar, Kesariya region serves as the place of the largest Buddhist stupa in the world. Kesariya stupa, as it is known, is located at a distance of about 110 km from Patna, the capital of Bihar. Kesariya region has a rich heritage of the Buddhist architecture of the ancient times, with Kesaria stupa being the highlight. Discovered in 1998, the stupa is believed to date back to somewhere between 200 AD and 750 AD. 

  Kesaria stupa has a circumference of almost 1400 ft and raises to a height of about 104 feet. It is believed that initially, the height of the stupa was approximately 150 feet. However, after being subjected to the 1934 earthquake that shook India, the stupa got immersed into the ground and was reduced to 123 feet in height. The aftermath of the earthquake further reduced the height of the statue to its current stature, that of 104 ft. 

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• Valmiki National Park

  Valmiki National Park, Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the India-Nepal border in the West Champaran district of Bihar, India on the bank of river Gandak.[1] It is the only National park in Bihar. The extensive forest area of Valmikinagar was previously owned by the Bettiah Raj and Ramanagar Raj until the early 1950s. Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) is one of the natural virgin recesses in east India, situated in the north west corner of Bihar. The pristine forest and wilderness of VTR is an excellent example of Himalayan Terai landscape. VTR comprises the Valmiki National Park and Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary. The VTR forest area covers 899.38 square kilometres (347.25 sq mi), which is 17.4% of the total geographical area of the district West Champaran. As of 2018, there were 40 tigers in the Reserve.

  Valmiki Ashram is a small temple and ashram or hermitage just inside Chitwan National Park in Nepal. Valmiki is named after the sage Valmiki , who is said to have written his epic Ramayan in a retreat that is located in these rolling hills many thousands of years ago.

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• Rohtasgarh Fort

  Rohtasgarh Fort is located in the southern region of Dehri about 40 km away on Kaimur range and it is 1500 m above sea level. The founder of Rohtasgarh town was Rohitashva, son of the the great king Harishchandra. The Rohtasgarh Fort is one of the most ancient forts in India. This tourist spot stands as a symbol of courage, strength and supremacy of the Sone valley.

  The Rohtasgarh fort itself has great places which capture the attention of tourists like Ganesh Temple, Elephant Gate, the Hanging House Hathiya Pol, the Aina Mahal, Habsh Khan Mausoleum, Jami Masjid, Diwan-e-khas, Diwan-e-aam, Rohtasan Temple and Devi Temple.

  Rohtasgarh is also well known for the waterfalls here that fall from Kaimur hill towards east and meet the Sone river. Visiting Rohtasgarh means enjoying a lot of places and watching a lot of wonders. This serves as the most interesting destination for tourists.

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• Barabar Caves Barabar Hills

  Located in a dense and barren land 35 km north of Gaya ( located in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad district, Bihar) the mysterious barrel-vaulted Barabar caves carved out of granite are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India dating back to 200 BC. Some had Asokan inscriptions. Sounds reverberate and sustain for seconds within the nonabsorbing walls.

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• Maner Sharif

  Maner also spelled Maner or Maner Sharif, is a satellite town in Patna Metropolitan Region, in the Patna district in the Indian state of Bihar. Maner Sharif lies 24 km west of Patna the capital of Bihar on National Highway 30 (India). The town has tombs of Sufi saints Makhdoom Yahya Maneri and Makhdoom Shah Daulat, known as Bari Dargah (the great shrine) and Chhoti Dargah (the small shrine). Maner is an important tourist areas and tourism centre . The city's name is said to come from its status as a center of tourism.

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• Takht Sri Patna Sahib

  Takht Sri Patna Sahib, commonly known as Gurudwara Patna Sahib, is a gurudwara built in the fond memory of Guru Gobind Singh, who was born at this very place. Guru Gobind Singh was born on 22nd December, 1666 and was the tenth Guru of Sikhism. Situated at the banks of the holy Ganga River, Gurudwara Patna Sahib was constructed by the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh during his reign from 1780 to 1839.

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• Bateshwarnath Temple, Hajipur

  The temple of Bateshwar Nath, dedicated to Lord Shiva is the oldest temple of Bihar. It is situated in the east direction of Hajipur. The existence of this temple dates back to the Mughal era. The temple is believed to have come into sight from the middle of a thousand-year-old banyan tree and many believe that the temple is self-constructed.

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• Jalmandir, Pawapuri

  An important Jain pilgrimage, Jalmandir is situated in Pawapuri, Bihar. Jalmandir has been revered highly by Jain devotees as it is believed that it is the place where Lord Mahavira breathed his last in 500 BCE. It is reckoned to be the cremation ground for this last Tirthankara of Jain sect. The legend has it that, the demand of Lord Mahavira’s ashes was so high that a large amount of soil had to be eroded from around the funeral pyre that a pond was created here. A white marble temple was constructed and it has remained an important Jain pilgrimage in Bihar.

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• Patan Devi Temple

  Patan Devi, also called Maa Patneshwari, is the oldest and one of the most sacred temples of Patna. It is regarded as one of the 51 Siddha Shakti Pithas in India. According to Puranic legends, the 'right thigh' of the corpse of Devi Sati had fallen here when it was chopped off by Lord Vishnu with his 'Sudarshan Chakra'. The ancient temple, originally called Maa Sarvanand Kari Patneshwari, is believed to be the abode of the goddess Durga.

  The name of the city Patna is widely believed to have been derived from the name of the Badi Patan Devi Temple. Some, however, doubt whether the name of Patna is derived from this temple. According to them, the name is derived from patan, which means a town and Patna was a big place of export and import.

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• Golghar

  “Golghar” (that literally means “round house”). The Golghar situated near the Gandhi Maidan in Patna was built by Captain John Garstin, in 1786 as a granary. India faced a severe famine in 1770 that killed 10 million people in Bengal and Bihar. India at that time was a British colony. The then Governor General of India, Warren Hastings ordered the construction of this building to store grains for the British Army (not for the starving Indian people). Now the building serves as a picnic and site seeing spot.

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• Patna Museum

  Patna Museum, also known as 'Jadu Ghar' in Hindi, is one of well preserved museum in the country which connect the glorious past with the modern age. Set up in the center of the city, the museum building houses splendid and large collection of artifacts of the periods belonging to Mauryan, Gupta, Sunga, Kushan, Mughals and British era. The museum boasts of few collection which are unmatched elsewhere.

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• Sabhyata Dwar

  The Sabhyata Dwar or Civilization Gate is a sandstone arch monument located on the banks on River Ganga in the city of Patna in the Indian state of Bihar. 

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• Kakolat Waterfalls

  Reputed to be one the best waterfalls in India, the Kakolat waterfalls make its way down cutting a massive gorge among the hills. The heavily forested areas near the waterfalls give a thrilling feel of being inside the heart of a rainforest. The water falls from a height of 160 m and makes a gushing sound on hitting the rocks below. Local folklore is filled with stories around the waterfalls. Some even suggest that Lord Krishna used to bathe here with his queens.

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• Budhauli Monastery & 52 Kothi 53 Dwar

  This is situated in Budahauli Village of Budhauli Panchayat of Pakribarwan Block, Nawada Bihar. It was mainly the center of religion spiritualism and knowledge. There is a large lake in this monastery, where water from all the rivers of the world have been brought into the pool. Budauli Math is made up of 1800 AD. There is still a beautiful Durga Mandap in this center. The Goddess is worshiped every year on Navratra . In past, 101 Mahatma and Purohohi were used to visit this place frequently.

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• Kundalpur

  Believed to be the birth place of Tirthankar Mahavir this place is considered one of the most important pilgrimage by the Digambar sect of Jains. The proximity to the ancient capital city Rajgir Kundalpur was an important satellite town and popular among travellers.
  This is a modern temple built with a large open space and a beautiful temple structure. There are 72 idols of Jinas in a separate two storied building. There is also very good accommodation facility in a large separate building for the devotees. 

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• Vikramashila

  Vikramashila was one of the two most important centres of learning in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda. Its location is now the site of Antichak village, Bhagalpur district in Bihar.

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• Tomb of Sher Shah Suri

  The Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is in Sasaram in Rohtas district of Bihar. The construction work of this tomb was started by Sher Shah himself and completed by his son and successor Islam Shah some 3 months after the death of Sher Shah in 1545 A.D. The chief architect of this structure was Alawal Khan. This beautiful mediaeval structure is made of fine sandstone. Sher Shah Suri’s tomb lies in the middle of an excavated lake. This three-storied mausoleum rises to a height of 46 meter, 13 feet higher than that of the Taj Mahal of Agra. The imposing structure is surrounded by all sides with large stone stairways leading to water of the excavated lake. 

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• Gupta Dham

  Gupta Dham Mahadev Temple also known as Gupteshwar Dham is one of the most ancient temples in Sasaram, Bihar. situated in Kaimur plateau and 12 miles from Sasaram in south and is around 8 miles in South-East from Shergarh.

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• Mithila: Shakti Uma

  Mithila: Shakti Uma, Body part--Left shoulder :Near the Janakpur Railway Station on the border of India and Nepal lies Mithila, where the left shoulder of Sati had fallen. Here, Sati is in the form of Shakti Uma.

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• Guhyeshwari: Shakti- Mahashira

  Guhyeshwari: Shakti- Mahashira, Body Part- Both Knees: Situated near to the Pashupati Nath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, this temple is where both the knees of Maa Sati had fallen.  She is worshipped here as the Devi Mahashira. King Pratap Malla built this temple in the 17th century.

  Shakti Pithas