Vaishali

Vaishali Travel guide highlights the important tourist destinations of the place. Believed to be the cradle of civilization of two important religions of India- Buddhism and Jainism, Vaishali can be conveniently reached by the excellent network of roads and airways.

The nearest Airport of Vaishali is situated in the capital city of Patna. Airlines link Patna with all the major Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi and Lucknow. Vaishali is connected to the important cities of Bihar like Patna, Muzaffarpur and Hajipur, which in turn are linked to the rest of the country by well maintained roads.

The hotels in Vaishali provide the tourists with a pleasant and comfortable stay. Equipped with all the modern infrastructural amenities, the tourist bungalows of Vaishali offer world class accommodation and dining facilities to the tourists.

Vaishali is the birthplace of the Jain religious leader of Lord Mahavir. It is also the place where Lord Buddha had preached his last sermon. Travel to Vaishali offers the tourists with a scope to explore the architectural remains of the Stupas. Other attractions of Vaishali are The Pillar of Ashoka, Coronation Tank, Vishal ka Garh and Bawan Pokhar Temple.

The Ashoka Pillar is made of single piece red sand stone. Vishal ka Garh the huge mound with a circumference of 1 kilometer, was the 'parliament house' of the ancient republic of Vaishali. The Vishwa Shanti Stupa was constructed by the Buddha Vihar Society with the aids from Japanese government for world peace.

Other attractions near Vaishali comprise Nalanda, Bodhgaya and Rajgir. The best time to tour Vaishali is between the months of October to March, when tourists can enjoy the pleasant climate. The tourists must travel Vaishali to enrich their historical and architectural knowledge.