Bihar Major Attractions
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» Vaishali
It is held that the town derives its name from King Vishal, whose heroic deeds are narrated in the Hindu epic Ramayana. However, history records that around the time Pataliputra was the centre of political activity in the Gangetic plains, Vaishali came into existence as centre of the Ganga, it was t |
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» Rajgir
Rajgir, known earlier as 'Rajagriha' or Girivaraja, nestles in the rocky hills, that witnessed the teachings of both Buddha and Mahavira.Rajgir is 10km south of Nalanda and sacred to the memory of the founder of both Buddhism and Jainism. Lord Buddha spent many months of retreat during the rainy sea |
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» Nalanda
Nalanda, where ruins of the great ancient university have been excavated, is situated at a distance of 90 km. south east of Patna by road. It falls on way to Rajgir. It is also linked by rail with Patna, Rajgir and Bakhtiyarpur. Hieun Tsang, the renowned Chinese traveller of the seventh century, say |
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» Patna
Seat of mighty empires.Beneath the din and bustle of Patna, the capital of Bihar state, has a fascinating past. And in each chapter of its history, it has been crowned by a new name- Kusumpur, Pushpapur, Pataliputra and Azeemabad.
Turning over the pages of early Indian history one comes across t |
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Rajgir, Bihar Rajgir Is Famous For Its Hot Water Springs, Locally Known As Brahmakund, A Sacred Place For Hindus. Another Major Attraction Is The Peace Pagoda, Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Built In 1969, One Of The 80 Peace Pagodas In The World, To Spread The Message Of Peace And Non-violence. The Rope-way That Leads To It Is Another Attraction. The Japanese Temple Is Beside The Venu Vana. Venu Vana Is An Artificial Forest, Where One Can Enjoy Eternal Peace, And Meditate. Historically, Rajgir Has Been A Very Important Place, As Capital To Many Empires. Main Tourist Attractions Are The Bimbisar's Jail, The Ajatshatru's Fort, And The Jarasandh's Akhara. How To Reach Air: The Nearest Airport Is At Patna 101 Km. Indian Airlines Connect Patna To Calcutta, Bombay, Delhi, Ranchi And Lucknow. Rail:Though Rajgir Itself Has A Railway Station Yet The Nearest Convenient Railhead Is At Gaya 78 Km. Road:Rajgir Is Connected By Road To Patna - 110 Km, Nalanda - 12 Km, Gaya - 78 Km, Pawapuri - 38 Km, Bihar Sharif - 25 Km, Etc. Bus : Regular Buses Are Available From All The Above Said Points To Rajgir. Local Transport: Taxis And Buses And Tongas Are Available.
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