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Bihar - Buddhist circuit of India
Bihar, an East Indian state, is known for enjoying a unique history. The religions like Buddhism and Jainism were born here, and Hinduism blossomed. Prominent proponent of Sikh religion – Guru Gobind Singh – was born here. Democracy first appeared on this land in India. The world's first university at Nalanda was founded in this state. Even Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi first launched his Satyagraha movement against British rule on this land.
With this splendid history, Bihar is dotted with numerous splendid monuments and sacred pilgrimage sites of all the above religions. You can find here a large number of Temples, Gurudwara, Tombs & Mosque and Churches, and other religious places. Its natural wonders are reflected through the Zoo and Botanical Gardens in the state. All this make the state a prominent tourist destination in India. The tourist circuits in Bihar are divided into Buddha Circuit, Jain Circuit, Ramayan Circuit, Sufi Circuit and Gandhi Circuit. Bihar is known for not only its unique culture but also marvelous arts and crafts.
With this splendid history, Bihar is dotted with numerous splendid monuments and sacred pilgrimage sites of all the above religions. You can find here a large number of Temples, Gurudwara, Tombs & Mosque and Churches, and other religious places. Its natural wonders are reflected through the Zoo and Botanical Gardens in the state. All this make the state a prominent tourist destination in India. The tourist circuits in Bihar are divided into Buddha Circuit, Jain Circuit, Ramayan Circuit, Sufi Circuit and Gandhi Circuit. Bihar is known for not only its unique culture but also marvelous arts and crafts.
How to Reach
- Air: Patna has the major Airport. Some international flights also operate from Gaya airport, 7km west of the city centre.
- Rail:Patna and other cities are well connected to all the major cities and towns of India.
- Road:Bihar has a broad road network, connecting it to other parts of India.
Best Time to Visit
- The best time to visit Bihar is winters, from November to February when the weather remains cool and pleasant.
- Its summers, March to May, are scorching hot.
- Monsoons, from June to October, bring frequent spells of rain in the region.
Major Attractions in Bihar
- Bodh Gaya: A major Buddhist shrine close to capital city of Patna
- Nalanda: The ruins of Nalanda University are very popular because of the historical significance of the ancient Buddhist learning centres.
- Patna: The state capital is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. The ancient Patna, known as Pataliputra, was the capital of the Magadha Empire under the rule of several Indian ruling dynasties.
- Bhagalpur: The second largest city in Bihar is located in the planes of the Ganga river basin.
- Vaishali: The history of Vaishali is very ancient, and has been mentioned in the Indian classic Mahabharata, and also in Buddhist and Jain tradition.
- Aurangabad: Aurangabad, meaning to ‘Built by the Throne’, is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Surrounded by many historical monuments such as the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara, the city is a tourist hub in the state.
Other important tourist attractions in the state are as follows:
- Sitamarhi
- East Champaran
- West Champaran
- Rohtas
- Kaimur
- Munger
- Bhojpur
- Rajgir
Fairs and Festivals
Bihar celebrates its fairs and festivals in its own unique way. These fairs and festivals are major attractions of the state. The major Bihar fairs and festivals are listed below :- Sonepur Fair
- Makar-Sankranti
- Chatth Puja
- Pitrapaksha Mela
- Ram Navami
- Sama-Chakeva
- Madhushravani
- Pitrapaksha Mela
- Mithila Marriage
- Nag Panchami
- Sarhul Festival
- Sonepur Fair
- Vaishali Mahotsava
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