Bihar Tourism

Bihar (Hindi: बिहार, Urdu: بہار‎, pronounced [bɪˈɦaːr] )in eastern India is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world with a history going back 3000 years. The rich culture and heritage of Bihar is evident from the innumerable ancient monuments that are dotted all over the state. Bihar is home to many tourist attractions and is visited by large numbers of tourists from all over the world.Around total 6 million tourists visit Bihar every year.
The documented history of tourism in Bihar region dates back to the 4th century BCE. Greek geographer Megasthenes (c. 350–290 BC) visited the region in reign of Chandragupta Maurya. His observations were recorded in Indika.Dionysius was son of Megasthenes, who visited Pataliputra in reign of Ashoka. Hsuan-Tsang and I Ching visited Nalanda to study in the 7th century. educational tourism as Bihar was home of some prominent ancient universities like Nalanda and Vikramashila.
Bihar one of the most sacred place of various religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism & Islam, Many tourist travel to Bihar to visit their pilgrimage.
Mahabodhi Temple, a Buddhist shrine and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also situated in Bihar. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Patna, is one of the longest bridge in the world.
A Mahavir Mandir, Patna having second highest budget in North India after the famous Vaishno Devi shrine.
Mahavir Mandir
Sitamarhi
Madhubani
Punausa
Buxar
West Champaran
Munger
Jamui
Maa Tara chandi Temple
Sasaram
Darbhanga
Anga
Patna
Gaya
Aurangabad
Bhabua
Thawe mandir
indradamaneshwar mahadev mandir , Balgudar , Lakhisarai
Sikh pilgrimages
The capital of Bihar, Patna is one of the holiest city in Sikhism, as The tenth Guru of the Sikhs Guru Gobind Singh was born here in 1666 and spent his early years before moving to Anandpur.[8] Patna was also honoured by visits from Guru Nanak in 1509 as well as Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1666.
A view of Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb
Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb - is, one of the Five Takhts of the Sikhism. The Gurdwara at Patna Sahib is in remembrance of the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, The tenth Guru of the Sikhs.
Gurdwara Pahila Bara - commonly known as Gurdwara Ghai Ghat, is dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev, who during his visit in to Patna stayed here in 1509 and later by Guru Tegh Bahadur along with his family visited this place in 1666.
Gurdwara Gobind Ghat - is where the child Guru Gobind Singh used to play with his playmates on the bank of the Ganges. It is situated on the bank of river Ganges and hardly 200 yards from Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb. It is also known as Gurdwara Kangan Ghat.
Gurdwara Guru ka Bagh - This Gurdwara is situated 2 miles far from the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh.
Gurdwara Bal Leela - This place is just few meters away from Takhat Patna Sahib. Guru ji were playing with other children during his childhoodied Gurdwara Bal Leela is also known as Maini Sangat.
Gurdwara Handi Sahib - This Gurdwara was built in the memory of Guru Teg Bahadur. As Guru Teg Bahadur with Mata Gujri and Bala Preetam stayed here in 1728
Gurdwara Taksali Sangat
Gurdwara Chacha Phaggu Mal
Gurdwara Pakki Sangat
Gurdwara Bari Sangat Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Chauki.
Rajplace Rajnagar madhubani
Buddhism pilgrimages
The 94 ft. tall Vishal Buddha Mandir, Bodh Gaya
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
Vaishali
Nalanda
Rajgir
Kesariya
Vikramashila
Areraj
Pataliputra
Islamic pilgrimages
Sasaram
Maner Sharif
Bihar Sharif
Phulwari Sharif
Gaya
Aurangabad
Siwan
Katihar
Bhagalpur
Darbhanga
Purnia
Jain pilgrimages
Jal Mandir at Pawapuri
Rajgir
Pawapuri
Pataliputra
Arrah
Vikramashila
Vaishali
Champapur -
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Other pilgrimages
Padri Ki Haveli
Hawa Mahal
Bihar Museum
Patna Museum
Jalan Museum
Darbhanga Museum
Nalanda Museum
Bodh Gaya Museum
Vaishali Museum
Vikramshila Museum.