BIHAR TRAVEL GUIDE, AN HISTORICAL REGION OF ANCIENT INDIA

Bihar is the first largest populous state in eastern India & the third largest populous state in the country. The history here is quite ancient. Bihar is not only the birthplace of Buddhism and Jainism; here you will find many monuments of ancient India. Bihar is the very best travel destination for those who are interested in learning & want to explore the past history of India. We will try to present all the important information about Bihar Travel Guide here.

STATE OVERVIEW

The State has a geographical area of 94,163 sq km which is the 13th largest position in terms of the geographical area in India & divided into a total of 38 districts. It is bounded by Nepal to the north and by the Indian states of West Bengal to the northeast and Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand to the west and southern part. The total population of the state is approx. 12.30 crores in 2020.

CAPITAL

Patna is the state capital of Bihar

CLIMATE

Generally, Bihar has a warm and pleasant climate. The average temperature here is between 26 and 30 degrees.

Summer	Monsoon	Winter
During summertime (March to June), the temperature here is between 26 to 42 degrees	In the monsoon time (July to September), the temperature here is between 30 to 35 degrees	During wintertime (October to February), the temperature here is between 07 to 12 degrees

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The weather in Bihar is pleasant and tourists come here almost all the year-round. The best time to visit Bihar is from October to April

HOW TO VISIT

Bihar is well connected with all major cities of the country by road, airport, and rail services. Domestic & International air services is available for own & foreign tourist also.

By Air

The two main airports in Bihar for passenger services are Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport which is located in the state capital, Patna and another one is Gaya International Airport which is located in Gaya, from there tourists can easily get taxi and bus services to reach their destinations.

By Rail 

The state is very well connected with all the regions of the country by rail. The major railway stations here are Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur. Bus and taxi services are available from outside the railway station to reach any destination.

By Road

Bihar is widely connected to national highways and state highways in most parts of the country, and there are many bus and taxi services for local citizens as well as tourists to easily travel to their destinations in and out of the state.

WHY VISIT

There are several main purposes of traveling here are to see the various monuments of ancient India, religious tours, cultural tours, traditional walks and if you want to taste the local food then you must visit Bihar.

PLACE TO VISIT

Bihar is a very famous destination for historical, cultural, pilgrimage tourists. Domestic and foreign tourists interested in exploring India’s past history and ancient monuments visit Bihar throughout the year. Below are the names of some important tourist places in Bihar.

PATNA

Pataliputra, a well-known city with a long history of ancient India, is today known as Patna. It is a very sacred place of pilgrimage for the people of Sikhism because it is the birthplace of the last Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Here you will find many more artifacts with many gurdwaras. However, with the passage of time, Patna has also been equipping itself in a more modern way. At present, you can get all kinds of facilities here.

Popular Tourist Attraction

• Golghar

• Patna Museum

• Patna Zoo

• Ruins of Patliputra

• Budhha Smriti Park

• Patna’s Unfathomable Well | Agam Kuan

• Padri Ki Haveli

• Gurdwara Bal Leela Mani Sangat

• Gurdwara Guru ka Bagh

• Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib

GAYA

Gaya is an ancient place in India that is known as a holy city of Hindus. It is said that since Lord Rama came here to give pind to his ancestors, Hindus have been giving one and a half pind to their ancestors here. This busy city is located on the banks of the river Falgu where many Hindu temples and religious monuments can be seen.

Popular Tourist Attraction

• Vishnupad Temple

• Dungeshwari Cave Temples

• Mangla Gouri Temple

• Barabar Caves

• Bodhgaya

• Mahabodhi Temple

• Bodhi Tree

• Bodhgaya Chinese Temple

• Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum

• Thai Temple and Monastery

• Royal Bhutan Monastery

• Muchalinda Lake

VAISHALI

Popular Tourist Attraction

• Vishal Fort / Vishal Garh

• Bawan Pokhra Temple

• The Ashoka Pillar

• Viswa Shanti Stupa

• Buddha Stupa

NALANDA

Popular Tourist Attraction

• Nalanda University

• Nav Nalanda Mahavihara

• Surya Mandir Nalanda

• Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall

• Kundalpur

• Nalanda Archeological Museum

• The Great Stupa

• Pawapuri

MUZAFFARPUR

Popular Tourist Attraction

• Devi Mandir Muzaffarpur

• Garib Sthan Mandir

• Ramchandra Shahi Museum

• Khudiram Bose Memorial

• Motijheel

• Litchi Garden

• Jubba Sahni Park

MADHUBANI

Popular Tourist Attraction

• Kapileshwar Sthan

• Nagar Fort

• Uchaitha

• Saurath

• Bhawanipur Village Ugaranath Temple

RAJGIR

Popular Tourist Attraction

• Japanese Temple

• Venu Vana

• Chariot Tracks

• Hiuen Tsang Memorial

• Rajgir Hot Spring

• Rajgir Ropeway

• Shankhalipi Inscriptions

• Griddhakuta Hills

• Makhdum Kund

• Cyclopean Walls

• Veerayatan Museum

• Sonabhandar

• Vulture’s Park / Griddhakuta

• Stupa Of Sariputra

• Ghora Katora Lake

• Ajatshatru Fort

• Pandu Pokhar

• Jarasandha Ka Akhara

• Jarasandha’s Baithak

• Makhdum Kund

• PawaPuri

• Maniar Matth

• Tapodharma Temple

• Bimbisara’s Jail

• Saptaprani Caves

• Kundalpur Mahavira Birth Place     

BHAGALPUR     

Popular Tourist Attraction

• Ajgaivinath Temple

• Budhanath Temple

• Vikramshila

• Champapur Jain Temple

• Khanqah E Shahbazia

• Mandar Parvat

• Kuppaghat Ashram

• Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary

THINGS TO DO IN BIHAR

Bihar is a famous historical place in India. Here travelers can explore Architectural monuments and museum day out tours, various cultural activities, sacred and religious tour walks.

POPULAR FESTIVALS

Festive tourism is especially prevalent here. Various religious festivals are celebrated here throughout the year. Many tourists come here during the festival. Below are the names of some popular festivals.

• Chhath Puja

• Janmashtami

• Parsi New Year

• Diwali

• Holi

• Shravani Mela

• Makar Sankranti Mela

• Pitrapaksha Mela

• Rajgir Mahotsav

• Sonepur Catle Fair

• Sama Chakeva

• Bihula

• Buddha Jayanti

FAMOUS FOODS

Due to the fact that people of different races and religions live in India, there is a wide variety of food in different provinces. Below are the names of the famous Bihar foods that you must try once you visit here.

• Chana Ghugni
• Puri Sabjee
• Litti
• Thekua
• Tilkut
• Dal Pitha
• Malpua
• Khaja
• Chicken Korma
• Mutton Kebabs
• Rasia
• Laai
• Pedakiya
• Sattu Sarbat
• Balushahi
• Naivedyam
• Kesar Peda
• Pantua
• Laung Latika
• Khadi Badi
• Kheer Makhna

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