{"id":875,"date":"2023-08-20T09:58:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T09:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/?p=875"},"modified":"2023-08-20T10:04:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T10:04:19","slug":"best-tourist-attractions-in-bihar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/best-tourist-attractions-in-bihar\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Tourist Attractions in Bihar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bihar, located in eastern India, has a rich cultural and historical heritage that dates back to ancient times. The state is known for its historical sites, religious significance, and unique attractions. Here are some of the best tourist attractions in Bihar:<\/p>\n

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  1. Bodh Gaya<\/strong>: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya is where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, becoming Buddha. The Mahabodhi Temple complex is a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists.<\/li>\n
  2. Nalanda<\/strong>: Known for the ancient Nalanda University, an iconic center of learning in ancient times. The ruins of the university and Nalanda Archaeological Museum are worth visiting.<\/li>\n
  3. Rajgir<\/strong>: An ancient city known for its historical and religious significance. The Griddhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak), Venuvana Vihara, and the hot springs are attractions here.<\/li>\n
  4. Vaishali<\/strong>: An important historical and archaeological site, Vaishali was the capital of the Lichhavi Republic and is associated with Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira.<\/li>\n
  5. Patna<\/strong>: The capital city of Bihar offers attractions like the Patna Museum, Golghar, Kumhrar archaeological site, and Gandhi Ghat on the Ganges River.<\/li>\n
  6. Gaya<\/strong>: Apart from Bodh Gaya, Gaya is also known for its religious significance and the Vishnupad Temple.<\/li>\n
  7. Pawapuri<\/strong>: A Jain pilgrimage site where Lord Mahavira attained nirvana. The Jal Mandir is an important temple in the area.<\/li>\n
  8. Sonepur<\/strong>: Known for the Sonepur Cattle Fair, one of the largest animal fairs in Asia.<\/li>\n
  9. Kesaria<\/strong>: Home to the Kesaria Stupa, one of the tallest Buddhist stupas in the world.<\/li>\n
  10. Deo<\/strong>: Famous for the Sun Temple, known for its unique architecture and annual Chhath Puja celebrations.<\/li>\n
  11. Munger<\/strong>: Known for the Munger Fort and the Bihar School of Yoga, attracting spiritual seekers.<\/li>\n
  12. Madhubani<\/strong>: Famous for its intricate Madhubani paintings, showcasing traditional folk art.<\/li>\n
  13. Sitamarhi<\/strong>: Associated with the birthplace of Goddess Sita, Sitamarhi has religious significance and the Punaura Dham Temple.<\/li>\n
  14. Raxaul<\/strong>: A town on the Indo-Nepal border, known for trade and its Indo-Nepal Friendship Park.<\/li>\n
  15. Buxar<\/strong>: Known for its historical fort and its significance in the Battle of Buxar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Bihar offers a unique blend of historical, religious, and cultural attractions, making it a destination rich in heritage and spirituality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Bihar, located in eastern India, has a rich cultural and historical heritage that dates back to ancient times. The state is known for its historical sites, religious significance, and unique attractions. Here are some of the best tourist attractions in Bihar: Bodh Gaya: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya is where Siddhartha Gautama attained […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":876,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-875","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-explore"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=875"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":877,"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875\/revisions\/877"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/876"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/responsibleyatri.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}