Bihar is land of stupas, ancient monuments, scenic pilgrimages, scintillating architecture, mountains, dance festival, rich wildlife, and glorious heritage. A vacation in Bihar is like leafing through the pages of history, well blended with contemporary living.
Heritage Sites
Nalanda University
A walk in the ruins sanctified by Buddha takes you to an era that saw India as a leading centre imparting knowledge to the world. Set in the midst of lush, manicured lawns, the ruins stand regally against the green backdrop. Constructed from red rock in Kushan architectural style, the excavated remains include stupas, ornamented panels, lecture halls, stairways and a few carved towers that have survived the times. Most notable are monasteries 3, 4 and 6. Also visit the Nalanda Archaeological Museum with its interesting display of bronzes, pottery and stone inscriptions relating to Buddhist and Hindu cultures.
A walk in the ruins sanctified by Buddha takes you to an era that saw India as a leading centre imparting knowledge to the world. Set in the midst of lush, manicured lawns, the ruins stand regally against the green backdrop. Constructed from red rock in Kushan architectural style, the excavated remains include stupas, ornamented panels, lecture halls, stairways and a few carved towers that have survived the times. Most notable are monasteries 3, 4 and 6. Also visit the Nalanda Archaeological Museum with its interesting display of bronzes, pottery and stone inscriptions relating to Buddhist and Hindu cultures.
Maner Sharif
Maner Sharif, a medieval spiritual site, and at present a satellite town in Patna Metropolitan Region, is renowned for its twin structures, Chhoti Dargah or Tomb of Makhdum Daulat, and Badi Dargah or Tomb of Makhdum Yahya Maneri-Sufi saints of the 17th and 13th centuries. Chhoti Dargah is famed for its delicate and exquisite carvings. The two-storeyed mausoleum is built with Chunar sandstone and is among the finest monuments of Mughal architecture in eastern India. In the ghats of Maner Sharif lies the tomb of Yahya Maneri with protruding pillared porticos, connected with the old bed of the Sone river by a 400-foot tunnel. Also visit Phulwari Sharif, 27 km away, associated with the birth of Sufi culture in India.
Maner Sharif, a medieval spiritual site, and at present a satellite town in Patna Metropolitan Region, is renowned for its twin structures, Chhoti Dargah or Tomb of Makhdum Daulat, and Badi Dargah or Tomb of Makhdum Yahya Maneri-Sufi saints of the 17th and 13th centuries. Chhoti Dargah is famed for its delicate and exquisite carvings. The two-storeyed mausoleum is built with Chunar sandstone and is among the finest monuments of Mughal architecture in eastern India. In the ghats of Maner Sharif lies the tomb of Yahya Maneri with protruding pillared porticos, connected with the old bed of the Sone river by a 400-foot tunnel. Also visit Phulwari Sharif, 27 km away, associated with the birth of Sufi culture in India.
Rajgir
Nature weds heritage at Rajgir. Walk up the bridle path to see the Shanti Stupa atop the ‘Griddhakuta’ or ‘Vulture’ Peak or enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounds by taking the 15-minute ropeway to the top. Buddha delivered some of his famous sermons in Rajgir. Visit the Ajatshatru Fort, Bimbisara Jail, Chariot Route Marks, Swarna Bhandar, the Peace Pagoda, Venu Vana, Karanda Tank, Sonbhandar Caves and the Cyclopean wall. Rajgir’s hot springs are also sought after by visitors for their healing powers.
Nature weds heritage at Rajgir. Walk up the bridle path to see the Shanti Stupa atop the ‘Griddhakuta’ or ‘Vulture’ Peak or enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounds by taking the 15-minute ropeway to the top. Buddha delivered some of his famous sermons in Rajgir. Visit the Ajatshatru Fort, Bimbisara Jail, Chariot Route Marks, Swarna Bhandar, the Peace Pagoda, Venu Vana, Karanda Tank, Sonbhandar Caves and the Cyclopean wall. Rajgir’s hot springs are also sought after by visitors for their healing powers.
Munger
The history of Munger dates back to the Mahabharata, having been ruled by Karna. It is a tourist paradise with an enchanting pastoral feel. Its prime attraction is the ruined fort complex which houses the Tombs of Pir Shah and Mulla Muhammad, Palace of Shah Suja, the scenic Kashtaharini Ghat where the Ganges takes a bend and moves north to become the Uttar-Vahini river. The Palace of Shah Suja is now a jail which still preserves a Turkish bath inside. Visit close by the Haha Punch Kumari waterfall, Manpatthar, a rock that has the sculpted feet of Lord Krishna who touched the rock while crossing the Ganges.
The history of Munger dates back to the Mahabharata, having been ruled by Karna. It is a tourist paradise with an enchanting pastoral feel. Its prime attraction is the ruined fort complex which houses the Tombs of Pir Shah and Mulla Muhammad, Palace of Shah Suja, the scenic Kashtaharini Ghat where the Ganges takes a bend and moves north to become the Uttar-Vahini river. The Palace of Shah Suja is now a jail which still preserves a Turkish bath inside. Visit close by the Haha Punch Kumari waterfall, Manpatthar, a rock that has the sculpted feet of Lord Krishna who touched the rock while crossing the Ganges.
Patna
History leaps out of every corner in Patna or Pataliputra of ancient times. One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, it served as the crossroads of India’s spiritual and cultural history. Its architecture, culture and lifestyle have been influenced by dynasties that ruled it. Get a panoramic view of Patna from Golghar, an enormous granary built by the British. Travel down the ages at Patna Museum. See Agam Kuan, “the unfathomable well,” Patna’s most ancient archaeological site. Drive along the scenic 24-km Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Asia’s longest road bridge, across the Ganges. Visit the Mahavir, Jal, Patan Devi, and Sun Temples, Begum Haj jam’s Mosque, Meetan Ghat, St Luke’s Church, Patthar Ki Masjid, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Jalan Museum, the Buddha Smriti Park, Patna Planetarium, Sri Krishna Science Centre, and the Khuda Baksh National Library.
History leaps out of every corner in Patna or Pataliputra of ancient times. One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, it served as the crossroads of India’s spiritual and cultural history. Its architecture, culture and lifestyle have been influenced by dynasties that ruled it. Get a panoramic view of Patna from Golghar, an enormous granary built by the British. Travel down the ages at Patna Museum. See Agam Kuan, “the unfathomable well,” Patna’s most ancient archaeological site. Drive along the scenic 24-km Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Asia’s longest road bridge, across the Ganges. Visit the Mahavir, Jal, Patan Devi, and Sun Temples, Begum Haj jam’s Mosque, Meetan Ghat, St Luke’s Church, Patthar Ki Masjid, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Jalan Museum, the Buddha Smriti Park, Patna Planetarium, Sri Krishna Science Centre, and the Khuda Baksh National Library.
Navlakha Palace
Navlakha Palace, also known as the Rajnagar Palace complex, is a major tourist centre in Bihar. Situated on the eastern bank of the Kamala river in Rajnagar, the palace was built in the 17th century by Maharaja Rameshwar Singh of Darbhanga. The palace complex is home to the oldest surviving Madhubani painting, created on the occasion of the wedding of Maharaja Rameshwar’s daughter, Lakshmi Daiji, in 1919. Visit the marble temple of exceptional beauty, dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Navlakha Palace, also known as the Rajnagar Palace complex, is a major tourist centre in Bihar. Situated on the eastern bank of the Kamala river in Rajnagar, the palace was built in the 17th century by Maharaja Rameshwar Singh of Darbhanga. The palace complex is home to the oldest surviving Madhubani painting, created on the occasion of the wedding of Maharaja Rameshwar’s daughter, Lakshmi Daiji, in 1919. Visit the marble temple of exceptional beauty, dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Vikramashila University
Set scenically on a rocky hillock around the confluence of the Kosi and Ganga rivers, Vikramashila University was one of the two most important centres of Buddhist learning in India under the Pala rulers. It suffered extensive damage due to invasions in the 13th century. The ruins which are spread over a large area include carved pillars, a library, arched underground chambers, Hindu and Tibetan temples, votive stupas and mounds. The brick building is embellished with terracotta plaques on its walls. An ASI-maintained museum displays artefacts unearthed during recent excavations. Enjoy river cruises on the Ganga.
Set scenically on a rocky hillock around the confluence of the Kosi and Ganga rivers, Vikramashila University was one of the two most important centres of Buddhist learning in India under the Pala rulers. It suffered extensive damage due to invasions in the 13th century. The ruins which are spread over a large area include carved pillars, a library, arched underground chambers, Hindu and Tibetan temples, votive stupas and mounds. The brick building is embellished with terracotta plaques on its walls. An ASI-maintained museum displays artefacts unearthed during recent excavations. Enjoy river cruises on the Ganga.
Tomb Of Sher Shah Suri at Sasaram
Sasaram, the birthplace of Sher Shah Suri who gave India its first national highway connecting Kolkata with Peshawar, is home to one of our most stunning monuments. The three-storeyed mausoleum, referred to as the second Taj of India, represents one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India. It stands 122 feet tall in the midst of an artificial lake on a square stone plinth with octagonal domed chhatris adorning its four corners. The central dome of the mausoleum is one of India’s largest. Verses from the Quran are inscribed on the walls of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sasaram, the birthplace of Sher Shah Suri who gave India its first national highway connecting Kolkata with Peshawar, is home to one of our most stunning monuments. The three-storeyed mausoleum, referred to as the second Taj of India, represents one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India. It stands 122 feet tall in the midst of an artificial lake on a square stone plinth with octagonal domed chhatris adorning its four corners. The central dome of the mausoleum is one of India’s largest. Verses from the Quran are inscribed on the walls of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rohtasgarh Fort, Rohtas, Sasaram
Climb 2,000 plus limestone steps at Medha Ghat to visit one of India’s largest and most ancient forts with many secret passages, situated 1,500 feet above sea level. The Rohtasgarh Fort at Sasaram lies on a plateau on an outlying spur of the undulating Kaimur hills. Visit the fort especially during the monsoons to get spectacular views of a thundering waterfall which tumbles over the fortifications. Pass through Hathiya Pol, the largest of its four entrance gates, to visit the Aina Mahal, the four-storeyed Takhte Badshahi with its ornamented hail. Visit Jami Masjid, Habsh Khan’s Tomb, the Rajputana-style Ganesh Temple, and the ruins of the Rohtasan and Devi Temples nearby.
Climb 2,000 plus limestone steps at Medha Ghat to visit one of India’s largest and most ancient forts with many secret passages, situated 1,500 feet above sea level. The Rohtasgarh Fort at Sasaram lies on a plateau on an outlying spur of the undulating Kaimur hills. Visit the fort especially during the monsoons to get spectacular views of a thundering waterfall which tumbles over the fortifications. Pass through Hathiya Pol, the largest of its four entrance gates, to visit the Aina Mahal, the four-storeyed Takhte Badshahi with its ornamented hail. Visit Jami Masjid, Habsh Khan’s Tomb, the Rajputana-style Ganesh Temple, and the ruins of the Rohtasan and Devi Temples nearby.
Buxar
The seats of legendary saints, battlefield of gods and demons, locals and foreign forces, Buxar is replete with history dating prior to the Ramayana era. Archaeological excavations associate it with the ancient civilisations of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. The sculpture-filled historic Buxar Fort built along the Ganga is a much sought after tourist spot. Visit the famous Gauri Shankar and Nath Baba Temples nearby.
The seats of legendary saints, battlefield of gods and demons, locals and foreign forces, Buxar is replete with history dating prior to the Ramayana era. Archaeological excavations associate it with the ancient civilisations of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. The sculpture-filled historic Buxar Fort built along the Ganga is a much sought after tourist spot. Visit the famous Gauri Shankar and Nath Baba Temples nearby.
Barabar Caves
Visit India’s oldest surviving rock-cut caves of Barabar in Jehanabad district, traced to the Mauryan era.These caves are situated in the twin hills of Barabar and Nagarjuni and contain several Buddhist and Hindu sculptures. While the Nagarjuni hills have three caves, the more impressive caves with decorative arches are located at Barabar hills. The most unusual feature of these caves is their echo effect, occasioned by the vault and polished walls. They are carved out of granite and are the earliest examples of rock-cut architecture in India. The Lomas Rishi Cave which contains inscriptions from the 7th and 8th centuries, is the most attractive of the caves.
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Visit India’s oldest surviving rock-cut caves of Barabar in Jehanabad district, traced to the Mauryan era.These caves are situated in the twin hills of Barabar and Nagarjuni and contain several Buddhist and Hindu sculptures. While the Nagarjuni hills have three caves, the more impressive caves with decorative arches are located at Barabar hills. The most unusual feature of these caves is their echo effect, occasioned by the vault and polished walls. They are carved out of granite and are the earliest examples of rock-cut architecture in India. The Lomas Rishi Cave which contains inscriptions from the 7th and 8th centuries, is the most attractive of the caves.
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