The name Bihar comes from the word Vihara, which means abode. With a very affluent cultural heritage, festivals, and language make many tourist places in Bihar.
On 22 March 1912, Bihar become a separate province in the British Indian Empire. Bihar is a state in East India, bordering Nepal to its North, Jharkhand in the South, West Bengal lies to its East, and Uttar Pradesh in the West. It covers a total area of 94,163 km2 which makes twelfth-largest state in India by area. Bihar’s population in 2022 is estimated to be 128.3 Million and the third largest state in India by population. It is a state where the sun God Aditya, Lord Buddha, and goddess Aditi are worshipped with different rituals and beliefs. There are many tourist places in Bihar where every year lakh of people visit from every corner of the world.
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List of 5 Best Tourist Places In Bihar
1. Rajgir
There are many tourist places in Rajgir added in recent years but it has very historical importance from the 6th and 5th century BC, Both Mahavira and Buddha taught their beliefs here only. Rajgir has many tourist places and you are planning to visit all places then plan your trip for at least two days because in one day you cant visit all places. There are many hotels and resorts available in Rajgir where you can stay with friends and family. Rajgir is well connected by Road, Railway, and Flight. The nearest airport is Jayprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna.
Rajgir Nature Safari – Rajgir Nature Safari is now one of the most visited tourist places in Rajgir, this place gets opened for tourists last year in 2021. There are many activities inside the nature safari and India’s first glass bridge is constructed in Rajgir Bihar. Glass bridge is now one of the most visited tourist places in Bihar. Inside the nature safari, you can do adventure activities like Glass skywalk, Suspension Bridge, Zipline, Wall climbing, Archery, etc. There are 50 rupees entry fees for a nature safari and you need to pay entry fees for all other activities accordingly.
Here is a list of 15 must-visit places nearby Rajgir, 1. Pandu Pokhar 2. Griddhakuta Peak 3. Vishwa Shanti Stupa 4. Rajgir Hot Springs 5. Swarna Bhandar 6. Ghora Katora 7. Bimbisar Jail 8. Pawapuri 9. Kundalpur 10. Ajatshatru Fort 11. Rajgir Zoo Safari 12. Nalanda Archaeological Museum 13. The Great Stupa 14. Nalanda University. 15. Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall
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2. Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya is one of the most visited tourist places in Bihar because of Mahabodhi Temple. This place is famous because Gautam Budhha attained enlightenment. Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO world heritage site and the most visited pilgrimage site for Buddhists because this is the main four pilgrimage for them. Here are 10 other must-visit places in Bodhgaya, 1. Bodhi Tree 2. Great Buddha Statue 3. Thai Monastery 4. Sujata Temple 5. Chinese Temple 6. Dungeswari Hills 7. Muchalinda Lake 8. Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple 9. Metta Budharam Temple 10. Royal Bhutan Monastery
The Bodh Gaya is located around 110 km from the capital of Bihar Patna. The nearest railway station is Gaya which is well connected to almost every part of India. There is a direct train from New Delhi every day. The nearest airport is Gaya airport which is also known as Bodhgaya airport also which is just 5 km away from Bodhgaya main city. This is an international airport and during the session time many flights from countries like Japan, Srilanka, China, etc. Bodhgaya airport is well connected with Indian cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, etc.
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3. Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Valmiki Tiger Reserve is one of the hidden tourist places in Bihar. Valmiki Tiger Reserve is the only tiger reserve in Bihar located in the Himalayan terai forest. It is located in the north-westernmost West Champaran district of Bihar. Wild mammals like Tiger, Sloth bear, Leopard, Wild dog, Bison, Wild boar, etc you can easily find here touring the tour. Apart from animals, you can also find serval species like barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, sambar and blue bull, deer, etc. More than 200 species of birds have founded here last year. Valmiki Tiger Reserve has rich avifauna diversity which makes it must-visit tourist places in Bihar.
Valmiki Tiger Reserve is well connected through road and rail networks. This is located about 275 km from Patna, the capital city of Bihar, you can easily reach here by hiring a cab or if you are planning to visit on a low budget then you can take bus or train. The nearest airports are Jayprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, and Gorakhpur Airport. This place is only open from 1st October to 31st May and the best season to visit Valmiki Tiger Reserve is from 15th November to 15th March.
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4. Rohtas
Apart from the highest literacy in Bihar, Rohtas has many beautiful waterfalls and it must be on your list if you are looking for tourist places in Bihar. The District of ROHTAS formed a part of the Magadh Empire from 6th B.C. to 5th Century A.D. under the pre-Mauryans. The most famous waterfall in Bihar is Tutla Bhawani Falls which is located in Rohtas. This waterfall is also known as Tutrahi and Tutla Dham. The waterfall falls from a height of about 200 feet and its looks amazing.
Another the most famous waterfall in Rohtas is Kashish Waterfall. The height of the waterfall is approx. 750 ft. It is believed that bathing here is very beneficial for health. The nearest airport to Rohtas is Jayprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, Gaya Airport, and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi. If you are looking for a pocket-friendly tour then you can visit by train, the nearest railway station is Sasaram at 30 Km. The waterfall is Situated on NH2. A road that has very good connectivity from Patna, Gaya, New Delhi, Kolkata, Ranchi, etc.
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5. Patna
The original name of Patna was Pataliputra or Patalipattan. The name Patna has undergone many changes at its earliest stages like Pataligram, Kusumpur, Patliputra, and Azimabad. Patna is home to many tourist attractions. Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Garden is located in Patna and is the most visited tourist places in Bihar. Zoo has many animals and there are many fun activities available. Patna is the most developed city in Bihar where you can find many food joints and movie places. Patna is a well-connected Flight, Train, and Road from all parts of the country.
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Harmandir Takht is regarded as one of the holiest of the five takhts and the most visited by Sikh. The Sikhs consider the city of Patna particularly holy, as the tenth guru of the Sikhs was born here. Every year of lakh of Sikh pilgrims visits here. Mahavir Mandir, Patna one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, is one of the most visited tourist places in Patna by Hindu pilgrims. Another must-visit place in Patna is The Patna Museum which was established in 1917 and is the oldest museum in Bihar. The Patna Museum houses a First World War cannon, metal and stone sculptures of the Mauryan and Gupta periods, Buddhist sculptures, and quaint terracotta figures.
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