Best Places to visit in Bihar

BIHAR

Bihar, the state owns the pride of establishing one among the first democracies in the world called Lichhavi. The earliest university in the world Nalanda University &Vikramshila University was established in Bihar. The name Bihar is a derivative from Vihara, which means ‘monastery’. True to its name and its rich cultural heritage, the state houses various monasteries and it is famous for monuments belonging to various religions. Some of the holy places of the Buddhist religion are situated here. Some significant sites of Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism are also located here.The major empires (major dynasties - the Mauryas, the Guptas and the Palas) of India rose to great heights here and they succumbed here as well. River Ganga enriches the plains of the landlocked state and contributes to the fertility of lands along with rivers Kosi and Gandak. A wonderful place with a rich history offers many tourist attractions out of which, the top places to visit in Bihar are mentioned below.







Best Places to visit in Bihar

1) Mahabodhi Temple (Bodh Gaya)



2) Bodhi Tree (Bodh Gaya)

3) Muchalinda Lake (Bodh Gaya)

4) Vishnupad Temple (Gaya)

5) Barabar Caves (Gaya)

6) Mangla Gouri Temple (Gaya)

7) Brahmayoni Hill, Pretshila Hill & Ramshila Hill (Gaya)

8) Nalanda (Patna), Nalanda University Ruins (Nalanda)



9) Hanuman Mandir (Patna)

10) Gol Ghar (Patna)

11) Patna Museum (Patna)

12) Agam Kuan (Patna)

13) Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb Gurdawara (Patna Saheb)

14) Griddhakuta Peak (Rajgir)

15) Vishwa Shanti Stupa (Rajgir)

16) Hot Springs (Rajgir)

17) Vikramshila Ruins (Bhagalpur)

18) Mandar Hill (Bhagalpur)

19) Sher Shah Shuri Tomb (Sasaram)



20) Tomb of Hasan Khan Sur (Sasaram)

21) Red Fort (Munger)

22) Lion Pillar {Ananda Stupa} (Vaishali)



23) Vishwa Shanti Stupa (Vaishali)

24) Ramchura (Vaishali)

25) Kundalpur (Vaishali)

26) Kanwar Lake (Begusarai)

27) Kumhrar Excavation Park (Sonepur)

28) Janki Temple (Sitamarhi)

29) Kesariya Stupa (Kesariya, East Champaran)



30) Maa Rameshwari Shyama Mandir (Darbhanga)

31) Surya Mandir, Deo (Deo)

32) Kakolat Falls (Nawada)

33) Buxar Fort (Buxar)

34) Dhuan Kund Falls (Rohtas)

35) Rohtas Fort (Rohtas)

36) Ugratara Temple (Saharsa)

37) Ramdhara Falls (Baikunthpur)

38) Tomb of Malik Ibrahim Vaya (Bihar Sharif)

39) Incredible Kaimur (Mohania)

40) Navlakha Palace (Rajnagar near Madhubani)

41) Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall




42) Jalmandir Temple (Pawapuri)

43) Samosharan (Pawapuri)

44) Temple of Devi Ahalya (Ahirauli, Buxar)

45) Tomb of Makhdum Saiyed Hasan Chisti (Hasanpura, Siwan)

46) Makhdum Daulat,- Chhoti Dargah and Makhdum Yahia - Bari Dargah (Maner Sharif, Danapur)

47) Valmiki Nagar (West Champaran)

48) Tar {Tarka} ( Bhojpur)

49) Janki Mandir (Sitamari)

50) Sonepur Fair (Sonepur)