The visitors coming to Bihar will find the place steeped in history and it has got lovely medley of all sorts. The too most well known orders, Jainism and Buddhism took off from Bihar. Among the different India tourist Destinations, Bihar holds an important rank. It gets visitors almost throughout the year. There are many attractions in Bihar, and all the places are quite famous in its own way. The place has got convenient transport facilities, which allow the travelers to move comfortably within the city. The days spent here will surely turn out to be a memorable experience for almost all the visitors.
The various temples of Bihar have got a hoary past. Some of them show the Aryan influence while the other temples of Bihar have got an amalgamation with the Vedic pantheon. There are many mosques, minars and mausoleums in Bihar, which are very popular all over India. This is just an ideal holiday destination, which will allow the travelers to escape from the typical city life. It is truly the land of serendipity.
The city of Bihar has got plenty of tourist destinations and the list is quite staggering. The list includes India's oldest geological formation – Chotanagpur, the world's most oldest seat of learning – Nalanda, the very first recorded capital of Indian History – Rajgir, the main center of old India – Patliputra, the world's foremost republic – Vaishali. The earliest rock cut caves of India are also found here, at the Barabar Hills. Sasaram, which is the home to the mausoleum of the mighty Pathans is found here. It is largely influenced by the Mughal architecture. When in Bihar, the visitors must visit Bodh Gaya.
Bihar is also very famous for Madhubani paintings. The place also organizes a variety of festivals and fairs. There are two national parks and 21 wildlife sanctuaries. Among them there is one crocodile center and one sanctuary for the wolves. The city can be reached comfortably from any part of India by train. The cuisines of this city are all very delicious and the travelers coming here must try them out.
What to see in Bihar
There are many places to visit and explore in Bihar. Gaya is one of the largest cities in Bihar, famous for the Maha Bodhi temple. The city of Nalanda recalls the history of the days of Mahavira and Buddha.
Fairs and Festivals: The main festivals of the state of Bihar are Makar Sankranti, Buddha and Mahavir Jayanti, Malamasa Mela, Marriage Festival, Patliputra Festival and Rajir Dance Festival.
Pilgrimage Centers: The state is home to many pilgrimage centers including Pawapuri, Harmandir Sahib, Bodhgaya, Mahabodhi Temple and Sravasti.
Tourist Destinations: The state of Bihar is a major tourist destination in India with some of the main cities like Nalanda, Patna, Bodhgaya, Rajgir and Vaishali
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