Best Tourist Place You Must Visit Once You Are In Bihar

If you planned to visit Bihar, India. then these tourist place you must visit. Bihar state has many famous tourist spots, which you must visit when you are coming to Bihar. Bihar is rich in Historical and Pilgrimage place like the ruins of ancient Taxila, Nalanda and Vikramshila Universities, the pillar of Ashoka in Vaishali, the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, which is a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site etc.

Along with this, there are many another famous place like Patna’s Gol Ghar and Hajipur-Patna road bridge (Mahatma Gandhi Sethu, which is the World’s second largest road bridge on a river).

Bihar attracts lots of tourists every year due to many religious places. The Buddhist followers visit most in the state as Lord Buddha had spent his most crucial parts of his life in Bihar India.

The state of Bihar is also crucial for Jainism, as Lord Mahavira Swami was born in this land. For Hindus, Bihar tour is also considered a holy place where goddess Sita, the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi was born. Sikh’s tenth Guru ‘Guru Govind Singh’ was also born in Patna, the capital of Bihar.

In this post, we will see most famous Tourist Place to Visit Bihar State. If you come surely visit these place.

#1. Nalanda University

Ruins of Nalanda University is one of the oldest university in the world. This site is now listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Here is What UNESCO said of the Nalanda University

The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the State of Bihar, in north-eastern India. It comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important artworks in stucco, stone, and metal. Nalanda stands out as the most ancient University of the Indian Subcontinent. It engaged in the organized transmission of knowledge over an uninterrupted period of 800 years. The historical development of the site testifies to the development of Buddhism into a religion and the flourishing of monastic and educational traditions.

The university is considered the first residential university ever in the world. There are many world scholar like Hieun-Tsang came to this university to learn as students.

How To Reach:

Air: The nearest airport is at Patna 89 km. Indian Airlines connect Patna to Calcutta, Ranchi, Bombay, Delhi, and Lucknow.
Rail: Though Rajgir (12 km) is the nearest railway station to Nalanda yet the nearest convenient railhead is at Gaya 95 km.
Road: Nalanda is connected by good road with Rajgir 12 km, Bodh Gaya 110 km, Gaya 95 km, Patna 90 km, Pawapuri 26 km, Bihar Sharif 13 km etc.
Local Transport: There are no taxis available in Nalanda. Cycle rickshaws and tongas are the only modes of transport.

Best Time to Visit Ruins of Nalanda University: In between October to March
Best experiences: It is one of the best spots for a family trip. If you planned to see some historical place then you will have the great experience at Nalanda University.

#2. Bodhi Tree

The Bodhi tree is one of the most revered sacred places for the Buddhists. Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in 528 BCE after nine years of ascetic life under this Bodhi Tree. If you love silence or want to spend some time with nature then Bodhgaya will be the first choice.

How To Reach: The Bodhi tree, situated in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. So it is very easy to reach the Bodhi Tree

Air: The nearest airport is at Gaya 10 km.
Rail: To Reach Through You can come to Gaya Railway Station, Where almost all train comes.
Road: Gaya and Bodhgaya both connected well with road and you can easily access it anytime

Best Time to Visit The Bodhi tree: You can go anytime but in October to March it has pleasant weather.
Best experiences: It is one of the four holiest places for the Buddhists. You can visit and feel the power of Lord Budha here.

#3. Muchalinda Lake

Muchalinda Lake is a popular site at Bodh Gaya. The Muchalinda Lake is located next to the main temple. It is associated with a mythological tale stating that Lord Buddha was protected from the storm by Snake King Muchalinda. It is the Place where Lord Budha was mediated during his sixth week of meditation.

How To Reach: It is located next to Main Temple of Lord Buddha at Bodhgaya. So to reach here is same as you come to visit Bodhgaya.
Best Time to Visit Muchalinda Lake: You can go anytime but in October to March it has pleasant weather.
Best experiences: It is one of the Peaceful spots so you will enjoy it.

#4. Kakolat Falls

Kakolat Falls is a waterfall located in the Nawada district of Bihar, India. Best spot for the picnic during the summer season. The fall is approximately 160 feet (49 m) in height. The scene is panoramic due to the all-round green forest area and you will love the green nature everywhere. If you plan to come, then come with some clothes as you can take bath here. This waterfall also boasts a wide variety of watersports and fun in the water

How To Reach: Kakolat Falls comes under Gobindpur police-station, about 21 miles away from Nawada. After going 9¼ miles from Nawada on Ranchi Road, a pucca road known as Gobindpur—Akbarpore Road diverts from there. After moving some distance you will find Kakolat
Best Time to Visit Kakolat Falls: During Summer season.
Best experiences: When you have weekend family Picnic. During Festival big Mela hosted here.

#5. Rajgir Hot Springs

It is one of famous tourist spot of Bihar. Rajgir Hot Springs is located at the foot of Vaibhava Hills, the Springs get their water from Saptadhara, which passes behind Saptaparni Caves. There is many belief of this hot springs Kund and in that one of is Lord Buddha and Mahavira had bathed in these hot springs. There are many Hot Springs Kund at the Rajgir but The Brahmakund spring amongst these is considered to be the hottest one with a temperature of around 450 Celsius.

This is the best spot in Winter season as you can take hot bath here.

At Rajgir, you can do the Ariel rope, which connects two hills. This is also a fun place you will enjoy a lot

How To Reach: Rajgir is famous spot so you can easily come here. It is an approx 2km fromRajgir city. The nearest airport is Patna. This spot is connected with the Train too. So you can go with railways also.
Best Time to Visit: I recommend to go during Winter Season
Best experiences: During Winter Season, In Rajgir, there are many spots which you can visit a part of Kund

#6. Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall

Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall is one of the major tourist attractions in Nalanda, Bihar. It is erected in the memory of the famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang.It is the glory of Nalanda.

During the glorious days of Nalanda University, Hiuen Tsang came to study Buddhism and mysticism in India. One will find multiple writings of Tsang preserved here.

How To Reach: It is near to Ruins of Nalanda University. So to reach this location is much easy.
Best Time to Visit: You can go any day except Friday.
Best experiences: It is best for who loves History and want to know more about Nalanda and Hiuen Tsang.

#7. Jalmandir Temple

Jalmandir Temple is also known as Apapuri. It is located at Pawapuri near to Bihar Sharif. This Temple is located in between of water ponds.

As per local legend, after Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana at Pavapuri he was cremated in the village. The place of his cremation became a pilgrimage center when a large number of pilgrims took out a very large amount of soil from the site, which was considered as sacred ashes of Lord Mahavira, and thus created a huge pit which got filled up with water and became a tank. To commemorate the place of his cremation a temple was built within the tank.

How To Reach: It is located at 25 km distance from the Ruins of Nalanda University. Nearest City is Bihar Sharif. You can get all mode of transportation to reach this location
Best Time to Visit: You can Visit anytime.
Best experiences: I used to go this place frequently, This city is sinless. You will get the inner power and feel very energetic.

#8. Janki Temple

Janki Temple is located at Sitamari, Bihar. Sitamarhi is regarded as the birthplace of Sita, the consort of Lord Rama. It is one most famous tourist place for Hindu religions. Many devotees used to come and worship here. Nearby temple, there is pond name as Janki Kund where devotee can take bath.

This temple is built at the birthplace of Sita. This temple attracts many tourists from all over the worlds.

How To Reach: It is located at 1.5 km from the Sitamarhi Railway station and the bus stand. Nearest Airport will be Patna. Sitamari comes under Muzaffarpur
Best Time to Visit: You can Visit anytime.

#9. Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary

Photos: Wikipedia

The Kanwar Taal or Kabar Taal Lake located in Begusarai district of Bihar, India, is Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake. It is approximately three times the size of the Bharatpur Sanctuary.

Photos: Wikipedia

Kanwar Taal Lake Bird Sanctuary is reckoned to be the haven for 60 species of migratory birds that come all the way from Central Asia in winter and recorded around 106 species of resident birds.

You will witness many Bird spices once you visit this Lake.

How To Reach: Nearest railway station: Begusarai Station
Nearest bus stop: Jaimanglagadh
Nearest Airport: Patna Airport (Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport)
Best Time to Visit: You can Visit Winter.
Best experiences: More than 60 species of migratory birds found here.

#10. Sher Shah Suri Tomb

Sher Shah Suri Tomb is built in the memory of Emperor Sher Shah Suri, a Pathan from Bihar who defeated the Mughal Empire and founded the Suri Empire in northern India. It is Built-in 1545 AD.

You will see Indo-Islamic architecture in this Tomb. This is mad in between of middle of an artificial lake.

Conclusion:

Bihar has the variety of tourist spots, here we have listed some of best place to see and enjoy in Bihar. Along with this, there are many places like Patna Zoo, GolGhar, Vishwa Shanti Stupa etc.

If you planned any trips to visit Bihar then please visit once these places surely you will love it. All the Tourist place mention here are widely attracted visitors.
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