Bihar

Bihar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world with history of 3000 years. The rich culture and heritage of Bihar is evident from the innumerable ancient monuments that are dotted all over this state in eastern India. This is the place of Aryabhata, Great Ashoka, Chanakya and many other great historical figures.

Attractions:

• Patna - The capital of Bihar, famous for its rich history and royal architecture.
• Gaya - Known for Bodh Gaya the place at which Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
• Muzaffarpur - Famous for its education.
• Kesariya - Location of the world's largest Buddhist Stupa.
• Nalanda - Location of one of the world's oldest university.
• Sasaram - Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, the great Emperor of medieval India.
• Sonpur - The Sonepur cattle fair or Sonepur Mela, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and stretches on from fifteen days to one month.
• Takht Sri Patna Sahib - One of the famous Sikh pilgrimage known for the birth place of Sikh's Tenth Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
• Darbhanga - It is among the oldest cities of Bihar. Famous for the Maharaja forts and Kali Mandir.

Bihar is one of the most sacred places of various religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism & Islam. Famous Attraction includes Mahabodhi Temple, a Buddhist shrine and UNESCO World Heritage Site is also situated in Bihar, Barabar Caves the oldest rockcut caves in India, Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library the oldest library of India.