Travel Guide

Bihar is  one of the oldest state in India. The Land of Buddha , as it is popularly called ,has a rich  cultural heritage which is evident from the numerous ancient monuments that are spread  throughout  the state.                                             

                                                   Tourist map of Bihar

Bihar attracts many tourist from all over the world.The hospitality and warmth of the local people lures many tourist throughout the year.Around 6 million tourist travel to Bihar every year.

Bihar is completely  full of tourist attractions that keep the tourist ticking all the time. Apart from Patna, the capital , there are innumerable place in Bihar that are interesting and spiritual. Some of the important place to visit are Bodhgaya , Nalanda, Ranchi and Sitamarhi.The climate  is wonderful throughout the year and is very tourist freindly.

Bihar is a very sacred place for many religious. It is an important religious destination for pilgrims from various religions like Jainism, Hinduism, Sikhism,Islam,and Buddhism.The temple in Bihar are attractive and have rich  historical connections.The Buddhist shrines are exquisite and the UNESCO world heritage site is quite a sight.

Northern Bihar -Sitamarhi and sonepur

Northern part of Bihar is dominated by Sitamarhi and Sonepur. other towns of Northern Bihar are Madhubani, Balmiki nagar,and Muzaffarpur. There are some great tourist spots in the region. You can visit Sitamarhi if you are intrested in learning hindu muthology.

This place is a cultural  extravaganza. The festivels and rituals that takes place here are most sought after by the buplic. You can spend a day or two offering your worship to the almighty.The pictures locations of these temples helps you feel relaxed through the journey.

If you have a couple of more days in hand , visiting Sonepur is not a bad idea.The Sonepur Mela that is held every November is a visual treat  for many tourist.The cattle fair is a huge even in this part of Bihar  and  people come from all over the world to watch it.

Southern  Bihar- Bodhgaya and Nalanda

The Southern part of Bihar is dominated by religious destination like Bodhgaya  and Nalanda .Bodhgaya is a major Buddhist shrine close to capital city of Patna. The travel to  this place is quite beautiful.Tourist swarm in throughout the year to capture a glimpse of the birthplace of Buddhism. To spend a day or two in this part of Bihar will be an enjoyable and a learning experience for any tourist.

Nalanda is another very imprortant  place in Southern Bihar.If you are travellling  from Patna it takes  you a day to travel.The ruins  of Nalanda University are very popular because of the historical significance of the ancient Buddhist learning centres.

 Other  attractions include the Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall, Nalanda Mesuem, Nav Nalanda Vihar  and the Surya Mandir. The tourists visiting this part of Bihar hardly miss these places. You can spend a day or two to take a look at the mesuem,libraries and the temples. There is scope for some shopping too in southern Bihar. You can bring home some exotic handicrafts , paintings and photographs.