Bihar Tourism
Location : East India
Famous As : Buddhist Pilgrimage
Temperature (°C) : summer - Max. 43, Min. 21, winter -
Max. 20, Min. 6
Capital : Patna
Major Cities : Bodhgaya, Vaishali, Nalanda
Ideal Time to Visit : October to March
 Steeped
in history, Bihar is a medley of sorts. The 6th century BC was marked
by a blazing trail of religious thoughts that rekindled the
philosophical mood and mind of the populace. Buddhism and Jainism are
two of the most well known orders that took off from Bihar.
¤ Bihar Temples
The temples of Bihar have a hoary past. Some of them predate the
Aryan influx, while others have been amalgamated with the Vedic
pantheon. Various Puranic legends refer to Bihar as a venue for
several such events. The mausoleums, minars and mosques of Bihar have
served as examples for others to follow.
Bihar tourism offer an ideal escape from the restrictions of city
life. It is the land of serendipity, where the unexpected seems to lie
at every nook and corner.
¤ A Tourist Destination
Bihar tourism has a staggering list of destinations worth visiting.
For instance, Chotanagpur - India's oldest geological formation;
Nalanda - the world's most ancient seat of learning; Rajgir - the
first recorded capital in Indian history; Patliputra - the hub of
ancient India; Vaishali - the world's first republic; India's earliest
rock-cut caves- Barabar Hills; Sasaram - home to the mighty mausoleum
of the Pathans that influenced Mughal architecture; and BodhGaya - the
land of Buddha who gave us the Noble Truth.
¤ Fairs and Festivals
The festivals of Bihar are varied and variegated and are rooted deep
in the history of the place. The Sonepur Cattle Fair, believed to be
the largest in the world, recreates the mythical encounter between the
honest gaja (elephant) and the shrewd graha (crocodile). The fair is a
massive trading center where various animals are traded. Besides the
Budh Purnima and Mahavir Jyanti, Chaath is the prime festival of Bihar
that honors the Sun god. Another unique fair, Saurath Sabha in
Mithila, is a massive marriage market, amidst mango groves where
possibilities are explored, negotiations held and marriages
solemnized.
¤ Bihar Tribe
Travelling through the tribal areas of Chotanagpur is like going back
to the past. Bihar tourism boasts of about 28 % of India's total
tribal population and it continues to shelter the Cheros, Birhors,
Santhals, Asurs, Lohars, Gonds, to name a few. Chotanagpur has
monopolised the imagination of researchers as one of the most ancient
sites of human habitation - and that is still inhabitated by man.
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Madhubani Paintings
Madhubani paintings and Patna Qalam are two well-known expressions of
people's sensitivity in Bihar. The ceremonial Madhubani folk paintings
are the exclusive monopoly of women artists, who have maintained the
tradition of painting walls to beautify their dwellings. It is
believed to have survived from the period of the great epics. Patna
Qalam emerged out of the native brush and the popular Mughal
miniature.
¤ Wildlife
Bihar tourism today boasts of two national parks and twenty one
sanctuaries that are hideouts for wolves; it includes a sanctuary for
dolphins; a crocodile center; a welcome jheel, receptive to lakhs of
migratory birds from Central Asia, besides other surprises springing
up from the priceless heritage of the wild denizens.
¤ Bihar Cuisine
Bihari cusine can be traced to the civilization that flourished and
waned in this part of the globe. Since rice was first cultivated in
eastern India, it is believed that the Harappans took to eating rice
when they came to Chotanagpur. The advent of the Aryans further
enriched the palette in a state that was already the epitome of
luscious delight.
Major Circuits
Major Tour Packages To Bihar
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