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Tourist Attraction In Bihar


 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),  Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib, Agam Kuan, Buddha Smriti Park, Maner Sharif, Gurdwara Pahila Bari aka Gurdwara Gae Ghat, Gurdwara Bal Lila Maini Sangat, Gurdwara Guru Ka Bagh, Kamaldah, Khankah Mujibia (Phulwari Sharif),  Khankah Emadia (Mangal Talab, Patna City), Dargah Sharif, Mithan Ghar (Patna City), Sadaquat Ashram, Martyr’s Memoria land a host of other structures. Places that are close by include Gaya, Rajgir, Bodh Gaya and Nalanda, where one of the oldest universities of the world was established.

The other tourist attractions of Patna are Discussed below :-

1. NEW BIHAR MUSEUM :


This museum is the brainchild of Shri Nitish Kumar, the honourable Chief Minister of Bihar, Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the New Bihar Museum and was mesmerized by it. It is a grand showcase of the pre-historic ages to the early 18th century AD. With a total of seven Galleries- History, Historical Art, Contemporary and Regional Art, Bihari diaspora, Visual Storage, Children’s and Orientation, the museum stands on the site of the capital of India’s ancient Magadhan Empire, Patliputra. Spread across 13.9 acres, the museum possess two treasured displays. One, the Didarganj Yakshi- a Muaryan statue and a 6,000 kg Buddha begging bowl.

2. AGAM KUAN :

The bottomless well, is an ancient relic of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. It is believed to be a part of the legendary hall created by Ashoka.

3. BUDDHA SMRITI PARK :
BUDDHA SMRITI PARK IN PATNA , BIHAR

This park was built to mark the 2554th  birth anniversary of Buddha. The Patliputra Karuna Stupa, standing tall at 200 feet high, stuated in the middle of the park is the principal attraction of this park which was inaugurated by the 14th Dalai Lama. Every evening a laser show is hosted to showcase the history of Bihar from the time of Ramayana to post Independence.

4. MANER SHARIF :

In the early ages, Maner was a centre of learning. Maner contains two well-known Mohammedan tombs, that of Shah Daulat or Makhdum Daulat, known as Chhoti Dargah and the other that of Sheikh Yahia Maneri Makhdum Yahia, called the Bari Dargah. Maner Sharif walls contain carvings and high finish. A great dome crowns it, and the ceilings is covered with carved inscriptions from the Quran. The architectural nuances bears the testimony to Jehangir’s times.

5. GAYA :

Gaya is also one of the best places to visit and is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is believed that a Hindu will attain salvation if his last rites are offered under the immortal banyan tree in the yard of Vishnupad Temple, Mangla gauri Temple, Sita Kund, Akshay Vat, Ramshila Hill, Dukhharni mandir, Mahabodhi Temple, Thai Temple, Gurdwara Shri Guru Tegh Bagadur Ji Gaya.

Pretshila Hills are some other important temples, where large number of pilgrims visit every day. The other few tourist attractions of Gaya are discussed below :-

 6. MAHABODHI TEMPLE :

This UNESCO world heritage site is located Bodh Gaya. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex was first built by Emperor Ashoka. The present temple dates frome the 5th or 6th centuries from the late Gupta period.

 7. THAI TEMPLE :

The sole Thai Temple in India boasts of a 25 meter high bronze statue of Buddha. Located next to the tourist bungalow, the Thai Temple is adorned with sloping and curved roof which is covered with golden tiles.

8.VISHANUPAD MANDIR :

This mandir is located along the Falgu River, marked by a footprint of Lord Vishnu. The Bhumihar Brahmins of the state have been the traditional priests at this Mandir as Gayawal Pandas. Several legendary saints as Ramanujacharya, Madhvacharya, Sankaradeva and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu have visited this shrine.

9. NALANDA :

Nalanda is another historical place worth visiting, where the world’s first residential university was established in 5th century BC. At the peak of its glory, the University had over 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers. Buddha is believed to have visited Nalanda a number of times. The Chinese traveller Huan Zang stayed here for five years to learn Buddhism. His travelogues mention the vivid descriptions of the glorious learning centre at Nalanda. The excavation of the original site has revealed the ruins of 11 monasteries and several temples and monuments like Pawapuri, Kundalpir, Nalanda Bari Dargah (Bihar Sharif, Nalanda), Chhoti Daragarh (Bihar Sharif Nalanda).

The other few tourist attractions of Nalanda are discussed below-

10. NALANDA UNIVERAITY :

Ancient emperor Kumargupta established Nalalnda University in 450 AD. Offering courses in almost every area of learning, the University attracted students from all over the world. The terracotta seal from the University has been put on display in the ASI Museum at Nalalda.

11.RAJGIR AND BODH GAYA :

Rajgir is located in a green valley surrounded by rocky hills. This place is sacred to both Buddhists and Jains as the Buddha delivered his earliest sermons here and the Lord Mahavira visited it often. The first Buddhist council or conclave was held here in the Saptarni Cave, which is also the main source of the Rajgir hot water springs. A cable car provides access to the hilltop Peace Pagoda temple which was built by the Japanese, making it an ideal sightseeing place in Bihar. It is a world heritage site, declared by UNESCO in year 2002. Bodhgaya is where the Buddha attained enlightenment. This makes it one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. There are a number of famous structures in these two places such as Ajatashatru’s Fort, Bimbisara’s Jail, Swarna Bhandar.

12. PAWAPURI :

Lord Mahavir, the last Tirthankar attainded ‘Nirvana’ at Pawapuri, 90KM away Patna. This is a holy site for Jains as Lord Mahavir was also buried here, where presently the Jalmandir strands.

Peace pagoda, Cyclopean Wall, Ghora katora, Pandu pokhar. The other few tourist attractions of Rajgir and bodh gaya are discussed below-

13. GHORA KATORA :

Also known as the horse bowl, this lake is a renowned tourist destination Rajgir district. What sets this destination apart from other tourist spots is the 7km phaeton drive frome Rajgir to Ghora Katora amidst lush green forests.

13. PANDU POKHAR :

This sprawling park offers a 4.5m-wide jogging track, play area for children, food and beverage counters with sitting areas and lush green park having a bhool-bulaiya among other amusements.

14. NAWADA DISTRICT :

The famous destinations of Nawada district are Kakolat and Gonava Jee.

15. KAKOLAT :

This is a waterfall in Gobindpur police-station, about 21 miles away from Nawada. The waterfall is about 150 to 160 feet, from the ground level. The view is panoramic due to all-round green forest area, which is very pleasant to the eyes.

16. SASARAM DISTRICT :

Among other things Rohtasgarh Fort, Gurdwara Chacha Phaggu Mal are very popular places in Sasaram district.

17. ROHTASGARH FORT :

Situated 39 kilometers from Sasaram, Rohtasgarh Fort is considered as the major and strongest hill forts in India. This fort served as a safe shelter for treasurers and families of Sher Shah Suri, Shah Jahan, Maan Singh, Mir Qasim and others.

18.SHER SHAH TOMB :

The Sasaram town was built in memory of Emperor Sher Shah Suri, a Pathan from this place in Bihar, who defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayun and ruled for 5 years till his death. His tomb is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture.

* AURANGABAD DISTRICT

19. DEO SUN TEMPLE :

King Bhairavendra Singh built the 100-ft high sun temple. But what seats this sun temple apart is the fact it faces the west, unlike most sun temples. Deo sun temple is also the best location to witness chhath puja.

* ROHTAS DISTRICT

20. MUNDESHWARI TEMPLE :

One of the oldest Hindu monuments of Bihar, mundeshwari temple has an octagonal shape. It is located in Kaimur district, close to bhabhua Road.

21. GUPTA DHAM :

Gupta Mahadev temple or Gupta dham is dedicated to lord Shiva. The locals believe that the Shiva lingam inside the temple is there from and ancient time.

 * WEST CHAMPARAN DISTRICT 

22.VALMIKI WILDLFE SANCTUARY :

This sanctuary covers an area of 880sq.km. (approx) and houses leopards and tigers along with the fishing cats, chitals, sambar, black bucks, langur, sloth bears, gaurs.


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