Explore Bihar
History, spirituality, and culture await you at every turn.
Buddhist & Spiritual Bihar
Bodh Gaya
The holiest of Buddhist sites, where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment.
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Bodhi Tree
Combine with: Rajgir, Nalanda
"Anyone seeking peace, meditation, and history."
Vaishali
The first republic of the world.
- Ashokan Pillar
- Buddha Stupa
Combine with: Patna, Kesaria
"Day trippers from Patna and history enthusiasts."
Gaya
A major Hindu pilgrimage center for Pind Daan.
- Vishnupad Temple
- Mangla Gauri Temple
Combine with: Bodh Gaya, Rajgir
"Performing ancestral rites (Pind Daan) and temple visits."
Kesaria
Home to the world’s tallest Buddhist Stupa.
- The Great Stupa
- Ancient Excavations
Combine with: Vaishali, Kushinagar
"History Buffs"
Pawapuri
A holy Jain pilgrimage site known for the Jal Mandir.
- Jal Mandir
- Samosharan Temple
Combine with: Rajgir, Nalanda
"Pilgrims"
Patna Sahib
Birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. One of the holiest Sikh Takhts.
- Harmandir Sahib
- Guru ka Bagh
Combine with: Patna Museum, Golghar
"Spiritual Seekers"
Mundeshwari Temple
Considered the oldest functional temple in the world.
- The Temple
- Paunra Hill View
Combine with: Kaimur Hills, Sasaram
"Pilgrims"
Gridhakuta (Vulture's Peak)
The Buddha's favorite retreat.
- Peace Pagoda chairlift
- The Peak
Combine with: Rajgir, Nalanda
"Pilgrims"
Ancient Universities & Heritage
Nalanda
Home to the ancient world’s first residential university.
- Nalanda University Ruins
- Nalanda Archaeological Museum
Combine with: Rajgir, Pawapuri
"Those who love ancient history and archeology."
Vikramshila
An ancient center of Buddhist learning.
- Main Stupa
- Monastic Cells
Combine with: Bhagalpur, Mandar Hill
"Travelers engaging in the "Grand Buddhist Circuit" or silk lovers."
Odantapuri
The lost ancient university near Bihar Sharif.
- University Ruins
- Local Museum
Combine with: Nalanda, Rajgir
"History Buffs"
Barabar Caves
The oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
- Lomas Rish Cave
- Karan Chaupar Cave
Combine with: Gaya, Bodh Gaya
"History Buffs"
Rohtasgarh Fort
One of the largest and strongest forts in India.
- Rohtas Fort
- Aina Mahal
Combine with: Sasaram, Telhar Kund
"Trekkers"
Sasaram
Resting place of Sher Shah Suri.
- Sher Shah Tomb
- Rohtasgarh Outlook
Combine with: Rohtasgarh Fort
"Architecture Lovers"
Lauria Nandangarh
One of the best-preserved Ashokan Pillars.
- Ashokan Pillar
- Stupa Mounds
Combine with: Valmiki Tiger Reserve
"Historians"
Pataliputra Ruins (Kumhrar)
Remnants of the mighty Mauryan assembly hall.
- Assembly Hall
- Arogya Vihar
Combine with: Patna Museum, Golghar
"History Buffs"
Nature & Wildlife
Rajgir
A valley of hills, hot springs, and history.
- Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture Peak)
- Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Combine with: Nalanda, Bodh Gaya
"Nature lovers and those interested in Buddhist/Jain history."
Champaran
From Gandhi’s Satyagraha to the wilds of Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
- Valmiki Tiger Reserve
- Gandhi Sangrahalaya
Combine with: Kushinagar, Nepal Border
"Wildlife enthusiasts and freedom struggle history buffs."
Kaimur Hills
The green lungs of Bihar with waterfalls and prehistoric paintings.
Combine with: Rohtasgarh, Sasaram
"Nature Lovers"
Kakolat Waterfall
A natural cold water cascade near Nawada.
Combine with: Nawada, Rajgir
"Picnic Groups"
Bhimbandh Sanctuary
Hot springs meets deep jungle.
Combine with: Munger, Jamui
"Adventure Seekers"
Kanwar Lake
Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake.
- Bird Watching Tower
- Jai Mangla Garh Temple
Combine with: Begusarai, Munger
"Birdwatchers"
Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary
A wetland paradise in West Champaran.
- Oxbow Lake
- Watch Towers
Combine with: Valmiki Tiger Reserve
"Nature Photographers"
Ghora Katora Lake
An eco-tourism spot nestled in the Rajgir hills.
- The Lake
- World Peace Pagoda view
Combine with: Rajgir, Nalanda
"Couples"
Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary
Protected area for the endangered Gangetic Dolphin.
- River Boat Ride
- Barari Ghat
Combine with: Bhagalpur, Vikramshila
"Wildlife Enthusiasts"
Cultural & River Cities
Patna
The historic capital of Bihar, spanning millennia of civilization.
- Takht Sri Patna Sahib
- Golghar
Combine with: Vaishali, Rajgir
"A mix of Urban exploration, History, and Spirituality."
Bhagalpur
The Silk City of India.
- Vikramshila Ruins
- Dolphin Sanctuary
Combine with: Vikramshila, Mandar Hill
"Culture Enthusiasts"
Madhubani
The heart of Mithila art.
- Artist Villages
- Ranti Village
Combine with: Darbhanga, Sitamarhi
"Art Collectors"
Sitamarhi
The birthplace of Goddess Sita.
- Janaki Mandir
- Punaura Dham
Combine with: Janakpur (Nepal)
"Pilgrims"
Munger
The Yoga Capital of Bihar and historical gunsmith city.
- Bihar School of Yoga
- Munger Fort
Combine with: Bhimbandh, Bhagalpur
"Yoga Practitioners"
Darbhanga
The cultural capital of Mithila.
- Darbhanga Fort
- Shyama Mai Temple
Combine with: Madhubani, Sitamarhi
"Culture Enthusiasts"
Buxar
The battlefield of history and the land of Ramayana.
- Ram Rekha Ghat
- Buxar Fort
Combine with: Varanasi, Ara
"History & Mythology Buffs"
Offbeat & Lesser Known Places
Mandargiri Hill
The hill used for the Churning of the Ocean (Samudra Manthan).
- Samudra Manthan Site
- Jain Mandir
Combine with: Bhagalpur
"Mythology Buffs"
Maner Sharif
A Sufi shrine with stunning Mughal architecture.
- Choti Dargah
- Badi Dargah
Combine with: Patna
"Architecture Fans"
Sultanganj
Where the Ganges turns North (Uttarvahini).
- Ajgaibinath Temple
- Vikramshila Bridge
Combine with: Bhagalpur, Munger
"Pilgrims"
Apsarh
A hidden Gupta-era gem.
- Vishnu Temple Ruins
- Varaha Statue
Combine with: Nawada, Kakolat
"Archaeologists"