Archive for the ‘Bihar Travel Guide’ Category

Pawapuri

pawapuri

Pawapuri Location Closer to Biharsharif, Headquarter of Nalanda Dist. Bihar Legends Salvation place of Mahavira Attraction Jal Mandir, Gaon Mandir, Samosaran, New Samosaran Tourist Tips Nearest Airport Patna Nearest Railway Station Pawapuri and Biharsharif Best Time October to March. There are five main temples in Pawapuri – the Jal Mandir, the Gaon Mandir, the Samosaran, [...]

Vikramshila

Vikramshila

Vikramshila Vikramshila is an ancient site located 40 km away from the Bhagalpur city of Bihar. The small town is famous for housing Vikramshila University, which was built under the guidance of Dharmapala, a Pala king of 8th century AD. Situated on top of the hills along the banks of river Ganges, the university became [...]

Vaishali

vaishali

Vaishali Vaishali is situated 35 Km from Hazipur and 55 km from Patna, Bihar. Tourist Attractions: Ashokan Pillar, Bawan Pokhar Temple, Buddha Stupa-I, Buddha Stupa-II, Raja Vishal ka Garh, Shanti Stupa, Kundupur, Coronation Tank. Best Buys: The city has not much to offer, but 100 km ahead is Madhubani, famous for its paintings with same [...]

Patna

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Patna Patna is the Capital of Bihar and has many tourist attractions. Gol Ghar,Patna Shershah Masjid Shershah Masjid was built by Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan chieftain, who defeated Mughal Emperor Humanyun to rule Delhi. Locally known as Shershahi, the mosque was built in 1545, making it the oldest mosque in Patna. Kumhrar Bagh Kumhrar [...]

Rajgir

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Rajgir just 15 kms from Nalanda is located the complex of temples and monasteries. Jarashand ka Akhara: This is the Ranbhumi where Bhima and Jarasandh fought one of the Mahabharat battles. Jivakameavan Gardens: Seat of the Royal Physician’s dispensary where Lord Buddha was once brought to have wound dressed by Jivaka, the royal physician during [...]

Bodhgaya

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Bodhgaya Bodhgaya is the holiest site for Buddhists from all over the world. Bodhgaya is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Religious place Mahabodhi Temple The Mahabodi temple is in the east to the Bodhi tree. The architectural effect of the temple is excellent. The high pyramidal spire dominates the landscape. Inside the temple, [...]

Nalanda

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Nalanda is mainly known for its university, though not in existence as of now. The Nalanda University was a flourishing center of higher learning. Other than the university which is in ruins, Nalanda has other tourist attractions that include Nalanda Museum, Buddhist Monasteries, and Nalanda Mahavihar Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall The memorial was built in [...]

Other Attractions

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Hanuman Mandir: This is one of the most revered temples of Patna and is located right in front of the Patna Junction. You can see lots of devotees standing in the long winding queues to offer prayers in the traditional manner to the residing deity. Patna Museum: It is one of the main tourist attractions [...]