Vaishali Situated on the left bank of the Gandak river, Vaishali enjoys the distinction of being the world’s first Republic state under the Lichchavi dynasty, even before the formation of the Republic of Greece. It is the birthplace of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, and the city where Buddha… Continue reading
Nalanda: Just 12 km from Rajgir, Nalanda was one of the ancient world’s great universities. Established in the 5th century AD, the university remained the greatest seat of learning for over 700 years and is mostly in ruins now. Nalanda is also popular as an important Buddhist centre. Chinese traveller… Continue reading
Surrounded by five rocky hills, Rajgir is located about 60 km southeast of Patna. It is the ancient capital of the Magadha kingdom. Rajgir is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Jains. It has many tourist attractions like rock-cut caves, forts, Buddhist ruins, shell inscriptions, Hindu and Jain… Continue reading
Patna Museum: Also known as Jadu Ghar, the Patna Museum is one of the prime tourist attractions here. There is a wide collection of stone and bronze sculptures and terracotta figures of Hindu and Buddhist artists belonging to the ancient and medieval times. The most prized collection of this museum… Continue reading
| Introduction Bihar, known as the Land of Nirvana, lies along the fertile eastern Gangetic Plains in North India. The capital city, Patna is situated on the banks of the Ganga. The state got its name from the Sanskrit word Vihara. Bihar is the ninth largest state of India in… Continue reading
Jehanabad Bifurcated from the Gaya district, Jehanabad came into existence in 1986. The bifurcation was aimed at tackling social problems like poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment. The district is located 45 km off Patna, and has its headquarters in Jehanabad city. How to get there Jehanabad is linked both by road… Continue reading