Bihar Tourism

Heritage Sites In Bihar The state houses some very exquisite heritage sites which speak volumes for its glorious past. Some of the heritage sites found here dates back to the times of Ramayana and even Mahabharata. Agam Kuan, Patna Agam Kuna, the bottomless well, is an ancient relic of the Mauryan Emperor Ashok. Located a little distance away from Ashoka’s Charitable Hospital in the Kumrahar complex is this famous Ashokan remain, the Agam Kuan, which is believed to be a part of the legendary hall created by Ashoka. Golghar, Patna Gholghar is an outstanding architectural piece. Built in the year 1786, a flight of steps winds around this 29m high building to the top, from where one gets an amazing view of the rifer Ganga and Patna city. Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram The tomb in the Sasaram town was built in memory of Emperor Sher Shah Suri, a Pathan from this place in Bihar, who defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayaun and ruled for 5 years till his death. His tomb...

Eco Circuit In Bihar Kakolat (Nawada)   It is a Waterfall in Gobindpur, about 21 miles away from Nawada. Just below the fall, there is a deep natural reservoir. The fall is about 150 to 160 feet, from the ground level. The scene is panoramic due to all around green forest area, which is very pleasant to the eyes. According to the legend, in Treata Yuga a king was cursed by a rishi and had to take the shape of a python and lived here. The place was visited by the great Pandavas during their exile and the king after getting rid of the curse proclaimed that one who would bathe in the waterfall will not take the yoni of snake and that is why a large number of people from far and near bathe in the river. A big fair is held on the occasion of bishua or Chait Sankranti. Bhimbandh (Munger) It is situated at a distance of 56 km from Munger, 20km from Jamui Railway Station and 200km from Patna Airport. Bhimbandh Wild Life Sancturay is located in the south west of Munger ...

              Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the ‘Father of the Nation’. He is known as Mahatma, meaning ‘great soul’, because of his work on non-violence, Satyagraha and selfless service to the people of India. Mahatma Gandhi spent 20 years in south Africa working and fighting against discrimination . It was there that he created his concept of ‘Satyagarha’, a non-violent way of protest against injustices. After returning to India in 1914, he became the backbone of the non-violent struggle for India’s freedom from British clutches. Motihari (East Champaran) Motihari was the first laboratory of Gandhian experiment in Satyagraha against the forced farming of indigo and probably it will not be very incorrect to say that it has been the spring board for India’s independence. Champaran district generated a wave of enthusiasm and inspiration to the people who were thirsting for a selfless and saintly leader. The technique followed by Gandhiji in Cham...

      During the medieval period, the spiritualistic aura enjoyed by Patliputra (Patna) attracted many Sufi saints who preached in a very humanistic way that made the region a hub of pilgrimage for the devotees of all religions. Maner Sharif (MANER,PATNA) It is a large village of historical antiquities, situated in the extreme north west of Danapur Sub-Divison, about 32 km west of Patna on Patna-Arrah Highway. In the early ages, Maner was a centere of learning and it is said that grammarian Panini, and also Bararuchi, lived and studied here. Maner contains two well-known Sufi tombs, that of Shah Daulat or Makhdum Daulat, kwon as Chhoti Dargah, and the other that of Sheikh Yahia Maneri or Makhdum Yahia,called the Bari Dargah. Makhdum Dulat died at Maner in 1608, and lbrahim khan, Governor of Bihar and one of the saint’s disciples completed the erection of his mausoleum in 1616. The building is exceptionally fine one, with walls containing carvings of great delic...

      Ramayana is not just another tale, it is an influential allegory-an indispensable part of Hindu religious canon. The land of Bihar is a place which replete with stories from the epic Ramayana, written by sage Valmiki Muni. There are many places which are connected to different occasions of Goddess Sita and Lord Rama’s    life. According to believes Mithila state was once facing adverse drought conditions. To impress Lord Indra for rain, King Janak started plowing a field. A time had come when the plowing reached Panaura and the plough hit a vessel. The vessel broke and Goddess Sita sprung to life. Thereaftet, this place is known as Sitamarhi. The King Janaka of Videha and his wife Sunaina adopted Sita. Thereafter, the place is known as Sita Kund. Bihar witnesses sites mentioned in the Ramayana right from birth of Sita Goddess to demon killing by God Ram and rescuing a lady like Devi Ahalya from a curse. Janki Temple(Punaura): This temple is about ...

Buddhist Circuit             Bihar is the land from where Buddha began his journey to search the solution for suffering and finally got enlightened. The magnificent Mahabodhi temple and the revered Bodhi tree attract Buddhist pilgrims from all parts of the world. It is here that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and propounded a new religion known as Buddhism which is today followed by millions of people throughout the world. The sacred footsteps of the Buddha, evolved into pilgrimages are trailed through the Buddhist Circuit. Important Buddhist Sites : Vaishali Vaishali is a famous city adorned by humerous Buddhist spots and the seat of first republic of the world. Vaishali was made immortal with frequent visits of Lord Buddha who came here to give sermons and lectures. The main attractions of the city are Ashoka Pillar, Buddha Stupa. Fort of King Vishal and Shanti Stupa. Patna is just 55 km from here and is well connected with number of bu...