Travel to Bihar

Bihar was the cradle of a thriving ancient civilization, an epicenter where some of the major religions of India like Buddhism and Jainism originated and Hinduism gained momentum.

The state draws its name from 'vihara', meaning Buddhist monastery since the place in the past was a major learning centre of Buddhism.

The antiquity of Bihar dates back to some 6the century BC. This is where Bhagwan Mahavira was born in Vaishali and Lord Buddha attained 'enlightenment' under the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya . Since then the land has seen the rise and fall of dynasties like - the Guptas, the Palas and the subsequent Muslim rule.

The sacred river of the Ganges flows through the state splitting it into two parts. This has rendered the land fertile and plentiful. Bihar is also rich in minerals underground contributing significantly to the national wealth creation.

Bihar is better known as a pilgrimage destination. A number of Buddhist destinations result in a trail of pilgrimages who travel to Bihar in lure of the old ruins and ancient religious scripts. A lot of people travel to Bihar because of the holy sites of the Jains and the Hindus.

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Some of the most interesting tourist destinations in Bihar are: Nalanda, Rajgir,Bodh Gaya, Patna,Vaishali, Vikramshila, Pawapuri.

Location	Eastern part of India Nepal at the north West Bengal in the east Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in the west by Orissa in the south
Latitude	21°58' to 27°31' North
Longitude	82°19' to 88°17' Eastt
Area	94,164 Sq km
Climate	Cold in the winter Hot in the summer
Max Temperature	40-450 C
Min Temperature	5-100 C
Average Annual Rainfall	1,205 mm
Capital	Patna
Population	82,878,796
Languages	Hindi, Angika, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili
Religion	Hinduism, Islam, Others
Best Time to Visit	October to March
Clothing	Summer - Light Cottons Winter - Heavy Woolens