10 Popular Tourist Destinations in Bihar

Let’s rewind and go back to one of ancient India’s most famous universities, The Nalanda University. This university is one of the oldest, making it the catchiest tourist site. No other place can give you a glimpse of the Gupta dynasty better than this university. The architecture of this place is very archaic and unique. Legend has it that Lord Buddha delivered many lectures here. No wonder why it is on top of every traveller’s list of places to visit in Bihar!

Munger is another site dating back to one of the ancient Indian Dynasty Aryans. You can visit its major tourist attractions like Sita Kund, Manpatthar and Sri Krishna Vatika. Each place in Munger has its own history and beauty, which will dazzle you in their unique way. You can also visit its equally ancient twin city of Jamalpur via train. Munger and Jamalpur can be explored via cabs and auto-rickshaws, making you feel like a local. This is certainly one of the best places to visit in Bihar.

If you had history as a subject in school, you would surely have come across monuments like the Ashoka Pillar. Well, in Bihar, you can see those printed images come to life in the archaeological sites of Vaishali. The Archaeological Site is known to be the birthplace of Mahavira. This has numerous relics and is one of the best places to revisit history. Apart from the infamous Ashoka Pillar, it houses the Relic Stupa and Museum. This is one of the most visited tourist places in Bihar. It is very easy to reach via cab or by opting for local auto rickshaws.

Being on the list of 7 Peace Pagodas, this place is right at the top amongst Bihar places to visit. The stupa is also on the bucket list of every traveller. Wondering why? This place has marvellous architecture and contains four statues of Buddha which reflect all 4 phases of Buddha's life from birth to death. You must visit this spot at least once if you yearn to understand the true meaning of peace. And if one visit does not do that for you, you can come here every day as it is open on all 7 days of the week, from 9 am to 5:30 pm.

Having the mind-blowing architecture of Indo-Islamic this beautiful place was built in 1545 AD. It is a memorial for Emperor Sher Shah Suri. The beautiful artificial lake here around the gorgeous tomb made from sandstone makes it fall under Bihar famous places to see. You can admire this beautiful piece of architecture all 7 days of the week from 6 am to 6 pm.

Situated on twin hills Barabar and Nagarjuni in Sultanpur, this place is very famous for its ancient caves. You will find yourself standing surrounded by some of the oldest rock-cut caves, and you can learn about the several legends attached to caves. There are 7 caves here that you can explore and the landscape around it only adds to this place and its beauty, making it one the famous tourist attraction spots.

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Surprised to hear about a Thai monastery in Bihar? We can understand! This temple in Bodhgaya Bihar has architecture just like the ones in Thailand. This temple is a must-visit in Bihar to experience Buddhism in Thai style. You can pay a visit here on all days of the week at any time (open 24 hours). Some people do go out of their way to call this the best tourist place in Bihar.

If you think having an ancient history and its own style of architecture was all Bihar had to offer, well then, stop that thought right away. It also has its own form of art known as the Madhubani! The District Madhubani in Bihar is famous for its art form named after this place. There are various painting and decorative pieces and the local street shops in this place sell them at reasonable prices. The opening and closing time for each shop varies.

Visiting the Vibrant state of Bihar and not going street shopping is a trip incomplete. And we have the best places right here for you. These two markets are the heart and soul of Bihar when it comes to street markets. You get to eat the local delicacies and enjoy the true flavours of Bihar here. There are multiple shops where you can buy traditional and modern items like Madhubani paintings, traditional chhau Dance dress and modern clothing and accessories at reasonable prices. The timings and days for these markets vary.

One of Bihar's famous places to visit in Bodh Gaya is the Mahabodhi temple. This temple is a Buddhist pilgrimage site and has one of the biggest Buddha statues of all time. You can surely get an Instagram-worthy picture with Buddha himself! If you are an ardent devotee or just want to be amongst peace and holiness, this is the place to be. This place is great for sightseeing and is open all week.

Bihar is famous for its rich history, monuments, dance, festivals and whatnot. No wonder this place is known as the most colourful state of India. To enjoy Bihar to its fullest, make sure to travel to this state during various festivals it has throughout the year so that you can see the true culture of this state and enjoy its legacy.