Bihar Tourism

              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...

            Jainism, a prominent religion of India flourished in Bihar. This is a sacred destination as the birth place of the 12 th Tirthankara Vasupujya and 24 th   Tirthankara Mahavira. Mahavira spent most of his time around this region and attained Mahaparinirvana at Pawapuri which has become the most holy site for any jain devotee. Champapur is also a very revered place as it is the birth place of the 12 th Tirthankara Vasupujya Swami. Kamaldah, Patna : In the area called kamaldah (Gulzarbagh, Patna) is a high mound of brick ruins on which two Jain temples stand. There is mausoleum of Jan saint Sthoolhdbhadra and the temple of Sudarshan Swami. Kund Gram, Muzaffarpur : As per Jain scriptures, Lord Mahavira, the 24 th Tirthankar, was boom at Kundagrama and his residence was at Vaniyagrama. Both the places were either part of or near Vaishali. The modern village of Bania is at the site of ancient Vaniagrama and Kund Gram is identified...

           Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth ten Sikh Gurus, the eleventh being living perpetual Guru, Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (the sacred text of Sikhism ) was born in Patna on 22 th  December, 1666. A saint, soldier, poet and revolutionary, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji inspired a strong bond among Sikh community. https://bihartourismplace.blogspot.com/                       His notable contribution was to the continual formalisation of the faith which the first Guru, Guru Nanank had founded as a religion in the 15 th century. Guru Gobind Singh Ji initiated the Sikh Khalsa in 1699. At the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Patna is the Gurdwara – Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib which is revered as one of the five Takhats by the Sikhas.   Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib : Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji, the first king of the Sikh Empire, Took up the reconstructions of this sacred bir...

 Patna is well connected by rail, road and air. The city has regular train connectivity from major cities of India. There is also the Loknayak Jayaprakash Airport in the city that is well connected to other cities by international and domestic flights. Road transport is also available from many north Indian cities. The best season to visit Patna is from the month of October to February. There are a number of luxury and budget hotels in Patna with all amenities. Tourists visiting Patna must visit local bazaars to buy traditional weaves like the locally-made sarees and Madhubani paintings which are available at Patna Haat, Upendra Maharathi Silk Sansthan, Patilputra Industrial Area, Patna Market and Hathwa Market. Travellers can also relish local delicacies like litti chokha, milk pedas and chaats available in the markets. The major tourist attractions of Patna are New Bihar Museum, Khuda Baksh Oriental Library, Golghar, Patna Cemetery, Padri-Ki-Haveli (a church),   Tak...