Scenic in Bihar
Famous for: The most sacred Buddhist site
Constructed around the historical Bodhi tree in the 7th century, the Mahabodhi Temple is the major highlight of Bodhgaya. This religious shrine is located at the place where Lord Budd...
Famous for: The world's first university
Built in the 5th century BC, Nalanda University is designated as the earliest University of the entire World. The glittering edifice of the Nalanda University is extended over and are...
Famous for: A showcase of Buddhist civilization
Established in 1917, it is a major attraction of Bihar. It has showcased itself as the background complex of Buddhist civilization. Exhibiting various antique items compassing manuscripts, seals...
Famous for: Being archaeological delight
Located 5km east from Patna’s railway station, this site houses the archaeological remains of ancient Pataliputra of the Maurya period, dating back to 600 BC. The excavations include an el...
Famous for: A sacred site associated with Lord Buddha
AnimeshLochanaChaitya sacred site is said to be one among the places associated with the enlightenment of Lord Buddha. While performing his long cycle of tough meditation, Buddha spent seven day...
Famous for: A sacred tree located in the Bodhi temple complex
The Bodhi Temple complex holds a number of attractions which are quite significant to the devotees due to their association with Lord Buddha. One such place is the Rajayatna tree which is locate...
Famous for: A beautiful lake
Muchalinda Lake is a famous sightseeing place and a mythological site to be seen in Bodhgaya. This magnificent lake is located on the right side of the temple complex and a sculpture of hood pro...
Famous for: A beautiful sculpture
The Great Stupa of Nalanda is the definitive result of seven successive accretions which were constructed with the flight of steps and terraces. A flight of stairs take you to the top which will...
Famous for: A cultural town endowed with scenic beauty
Rajgir is the former capital of the Magadha Empire that showcases the chivalry and valor of the great kings. During sixth century Rajgir made a prosperous development and has acquired a major po...
Famous for: Cool atmosphere and serenity
Named after the British Governor General of India Lord Hardinge, this park came into being in the year 1931 when the said Governor General visited the place. It is an ideal place for recreation,...
Famous for: A beautiful temple with superb architecture
The preaching of Buddhism also reached to Vietnam and the Government of Vietnam decided to build a massive shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha near the Bodhi Temple. Thus, in 2002, the Vietnamese Te...
Famous for: A modern center of Buddhist preaching
NavNalandaVihar is a modern Centre of Buddhist preaching and was setup by Bihar Government in 1951. The center puts sincere efforts in order to spread the ancient culture and tradition to the yo...
Famous for: An ancient stupa
The stupa of Sariputra is one of the famous places to search out for the ruins of Nalanda University. Sariputra was the favorite disciple of Lord Buddha and Sari was his mother’s name and ...