Here are 100 prominent tourist spots in Bihar, organized by their respective districts (zillas), reflecting the state's profound historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy.
Patna Zilla
Golghar: A massive, dome-shaped granary built in 1786, offering panoramic views of the city and the Ganges River.
Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Harmandir Sahib): One of the five holiest sites for Sikhs, marking the birthplace of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
Bihar Museum: A modern, world-class museum showcasing the glorious history and art of Bihar.
Patna Museum (Jadu Ghar): Home to a vast collection of artifacts, including the famous Didarganj Yakshi statue.
Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan (Patna Zoo): A large biological park combining a zoo and a botanical garden.
Kumhrar: The archaeological site of the ancient city of Pataliputra, showcasing ruins from the Mauryan period.
Buddha Smriti Park: A serene park with a stupa containing Buddha's relics, a meditation center, and a museum.
Mahavir Mandir: One of the most famous Hanuman temples in India, located near Patna Junction.
Padri Ki Haveli: The oldest church in Bihar, a testament to the region's colonial past.
Eco Park (Rajdhani Vatika): A sprawling urban park with themed gardens, water features, and play areas.
Gaya Zilla
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the location where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, attained enlightenment.
Bodhi Tree, Bodh Gaya: The sacred fig tree, a direct descendant of the one under which the Buddha meditated and attained enlightenment.
Great Buddha Statue, Bodh Gaya: An impressive 80-foot statue of the Buddha in a meditative pose.
Vishnupad Temple, Gaya: A major Hindu pilgrimage site, believed to have a footprint of Lord Vishnu.
Dungeshwari Hills (Mahakala Caves): The caves where the Buddha practiced asceticism for six years before reaching Bodh Gaya.
Thai Monastery, Bodh Gaya: A beautiful and ornate monastery showcasing Thai architecture.
Muchalinda Lake, Bodh Gaya: The sacred lake where the serpent king Muchalinda is said to have protected the Buddha from a storm.
Sujata Stupa: A stupa dedicated to Sujata, the village girl who offered milk-rice to the emaciated Buddha.
Barabar Caves: The oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, dating from the Maurya Empire.
Mangla Gauri Temple: One of the 18 Maha Shakti Peeths, a revered Hindu shrine.
Nalanda Zilla
Ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara (University): A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ancient center of learning was one of the world's first residential universities.
Nalanda Archaeological Museum: Houses a rich collection of artifacts excavated from the Nalanda ruins.
Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) Memorial Hall: A monument dedicated to the famous Chinese traveler and scholar who studied at Nalanda.
Rajgir: An ancient city surrounded by seven hills, the first capital of the Magadha kingdom.
Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir: A magnificent white stupa on Ratnagiri Hill, built by the Japanese Buddhist Sangha.
Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak), Rajgir: The site where the Buddha delivered many important sermons.
Venu Vana (Bamboo Grove), Rajgir: The first offering to the Buddha by King Bimbisara, a tranquil park.
Saptaparni Cave, Rajgir: The cave where the First Buddhist Council was held after the Buddha's Mahaparinirvana.
Cyclopean Wall, Rajgir: A 40 km long prehistoric stone wall encircling the ancient city.
Pawapuri Jal Mandir: A beautiful marble temple in the middle of a lotus pond, where Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, attained Mahaparinirvana.
Kundalpur Digambar Jain Temple: Believed to be the birthplace of Lord Mahavira.
Bimbisara's Jail, Rajgir: Ruins of the site where King Ajatashatru is said to have imprisoned his father, Bimbisara.
Vaishali Zilla
Ashokan Pillar: A well-preserved pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka, with a life-sized lion capital on top.
Relic Stupa (Anand Stupa): A stupa containing one of the eight parts of the Buddha's ashes.
World Peace Pagoda (Vishwa Shanti Stupa): A serene white stupa built by the Japanese Nipponzan-Myohoji sect.
Raja Vishal Ka Garh: The ruins of an ancient parliament house, believed to be the seat of the world's first republic.
Kundagram: The widely accepted birthplace of Lord Mahavira.
West Champaran Zilla
Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve: The only national park in Bihar, a haven for tigers, rhinos, and other wildlife.
Bhikhna Thori: A scenic spot on the India-Nepal border, at the confluence of the Kapan and Narkatiaganj rivers.
Lauria Nandangarh: Site of one of the best-preserved Ashokan pillars and ancient burial mounds (stupas).
Bank of Triveni: The sacred confluence of the Gandak, Panchanand, and Sonaha rivers.
Rohtas Zilla
Rohtasgarh Fort: A massive and ancient hill fort, one of the largest in India.
Sher Shah Suri's Tomb, Sasaram: A magnificent mausoleum in the middle of an artificial lake, a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture.
Manjhar Kund & Dhua Kund Waterfalls: Picturesque waterfalls that are popular picnic spots, especially during the monsoon.
Tara Chandi Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess Tara, located near Sasaram.
Aurangabad Zilla
Deo Sun Temple: A 15th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God, famous for its unique west-facing orientation and grand Chhath Puja celebrations.
Umga Temple: A historical temple complex with Vaishnavite and Shaivite shrines.
Deo Fort: The historical residence of the rulers of Deo.
Munger Zilla
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary: Known for its hot water springs and diverse flora and fauna.
Munger Fort: A historic fort on the banks of the Ganges, containing various historical monuments.
Sita Kund: A hot water spring with mythological significance, believed to be the place where Goddess Sita underwent the fire ordeal.
Kharagpur Lake: A scenic man-made lake surrounded by hills.
Bhagalpur Zilla
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary: India's only sanctuary for the endangered Gangetic dolphins.
Ruins of Vikramshila University: The archaeological remains of a major ancient Buddhist university, a center for Tantric Buddhism.
Mandar Hill (Mandar Parvat): A sacred hill associated with the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) in Hindu mythology.
Kuppa Ghat Ashram: A serene ashram on the banks of the Ganges, associated with the Maharshi Mehi Paramhans.
Banka Zilla
Mandar Hill (Partially in this district): A granite hill of great mythological importance.
Paapharani Talab: A sacred pond at the foothills of Mandar Hill.
Madhubani Zilla
Saurath: A village famous for the annual Sabha Gachhi, a traditional gathering for negotiating marriages among Maithil Brahmins.
Kapileshwar Sthan: A revered temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Bhawanipur (Ugratara Sthan): A famous Shakti Peeth.
Sitamarhi Zilla
Janki Sthan Temple: A temple believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita.
Haleshwar Sthan: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Panth Pakar: An ancient banyan tree under which Goddess Sita is said to have rested.
Darbhanga Zilla
Darbhanga Raj Complex (Fort): Palaces and temples built by the Maharajas of Darbhanga, showcasing a blend of European and Indian architectural styles.
Shyama Mai Temple: A unique temple located within the Darbhanga Raj complex, built on the pyre of a king.
Chandradhari Museum: A museum with a collection of artifacts, coins, and rare manuscripts.
East Champaran Zilla
Kesaria Stupa: The tallest and largest Buddhist stupa in the world, discovered in 1998.
Gandhi Memorial, Motihari: A pillar and museum commemorating Mahatma Gandhi's Champaran Satyagraha.
Someshwar Nath Temple, Areraj: A revered temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Supaul Zilla
Kosi Barrage: An impressive barrage on the Kosi river, on the Indo-Nepal border.
Kosi Maha Setu: One of the longest railway bridges in India.
Araria Zilla
Kursela: The confluence point of the Kosi and Ganges rivers.
Kaimur Zilla
Karkatgarh Waterfall: A magnificent waterfall in the Kaimur Hills.
Telhar Kund: A scenic waterfall and a popular picnic spot.
Maa Mundeshwari Temple: Considered one of the oldest functional Hindu temples in the world, dedicated to Shakti.
Buxar Zilla
Buxar Fort: A historic fort on the banks of the Ganges.
Chausa: An archaeological site known for the discovery of ancient Jain bronzes.
Jamui Zilla
Jain Mandir, Lachhuar: A large Jain temple complex.
Giddheshwar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on a hill.
Nagi Dam and Nakti Dam Bird Sanctuaries: Twin bird sanctuaries that are havens for migratory birds.
Lakhisarai Zilla
Ashok Dham (Indradamneshwar Mahadev Mandir): A large temple complex with a massive black stone Shivalinga.
Shringi Rishi Ashram: A mythological site associated with the sage Shringi.
Begusarai Zilla
Kawar Lake Bird Sanctuary: The largest freshwater oxbow lake in Asia and a designated Ramsar site.
Khagaria Zilla
Ajamgarh Fort: The ruins of a historical fort.
Samastipur Zilla
Vidyapati Nagar: A temple dedicated to the great Maithili poet Vidyapati.
Thaneshwar Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Jehanabad Zilla
Barabar Caves (Partially in this district): Ancient rock-cut caves.
Nawada Zilla
Kakolat Waterfall: A popular and picturesque waterfall, with a drop of about 160 feet.
Gunawa Jal Mandir: A Jain pilgrimage site.
Sitamarhi Cave: A sacred cave where Goddess Sita is believed to have stayed.
Sheohar Zilla
Deokuli Dham: An ancient temple of Lord Shiva.
Sheikhpura Zilla
Girihinda Pahar: A hill with a Buddhist monastery and ancient statues.
Kishanganj Zilla
Nehru Shanti Park: A popular local park.
Ruidhasa Khanquah: A revered Sufi shrine.
Purnia Zilla
Jalalgadh Fort: The ruins of a historic fort.
Mata Puran Devi Temple: A famous local temple.
Katihar Zilla
Goga Lake (Gogabeel): A community reserve and oxbow lake, a significant birding site.
Siwan Zilla
Desh Ratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad's House, Ziradei: The ancestral home of India's first President.
Saran Zilla
Aami Mandir: A famous temple dedicated to Goddess Durga.
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