If you are searching for your next big holiday destination in India, then we can suggest Bihar. Just the name conjures up the images of mighty empires that established their power through might and force. Bihar is like a cradle of civilization, where great Indian empires were formed in ancient India. Bihar is the best place for Buddhist archaeological sites. You can go on our Buddhist Heritage Tour if you want to visit some Buddhist sites in Bihar. But Bihar is more than just Buddhism and ancient Indian empires. It is this facet of Bihar that is waiting to be discovered. And there cannot be a better way than our Bihar Tour Packages to discover Bihar.

What describes Bihar best is the long list of Buddhist and Hindu temples. These temples are famous all over India for their archaeological importance and Buddhist heritage. We have included all the famous Buddhist sites in Bihar in our Buddhist Archaeological Tour Packages. Nalanda (the famed ancient university), Vaishali (famous for Ashokan Pillar), Gaya (Mahabodhi Temple), Barabar Caves, Rajgir, and Bodhi Tree, are the famous places where you can see all the archaeological Buddhist stupas, ruins, monuments and relics. This Buddhist heritage is the best introduction to Bihar and its role in Indian history and culture.

Bihar also is a place of Jain pilgrimage sites. It is also not surprising as the last Jain Tirthankara, Bhagwan Mahavira was born near Patna in Bihar. You will find incredible artistic beauty and architectural finesse in the Jain temples in Bihar. Jalmandir Temple, Kundalpur Jain Temple, Pawapuri, where Mahavira attained Nirvana is a famous Jain pilgrimage site. Kamaldah Jain Temple is one of the famous temples in Patna which is part of our Bihar Jain Heritage Tour. So are the temples in Pataliputra, Vaishali, Champapuri, Rajgir, and Vasupujya. We have included the famous Lachhuar Jain temple and other Jain pilgrimage places in our Bihar Temple tours.

But Bihar is also famous for its natural beauty and wildlife. You can go for wildlife safari tours in Bihar in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The best places to spot wildlife in Bihar are Valmiki National Park and Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, and others. You can spot rare Gangetic River Dolphins, tigers, and other creatures here. You can also spot spectacular waterfalls if you visit in the right season. Kakolat Waterfall, Karkat Waterfall, Telhar Waterfall, and Tutla Bhawani Waterfall are some scenic waterfalls in Bihar.

But if you think Bihar is just about sightseeing you are very wrong. The Ganges, one of India’s greatest rivers, flows through Bihar. And it becomes a playground for a variety of adventure activities. You can do river rafting, scuba diving, trekking, jungle safari, bird watching, boat rides, and bike trips at many places in Bihar. The experience of boating along with dolphin spotting is fascinating in itself. You can also go karting, hot air balloon rides, and kayaking in Bihar.  

Visiting Bihar is like stepping on an ancient land and revisiting history. It was once a flourishing empire and one of ancient India’s greatest places. Now all the Buddhist heritage sites here are popular tourist places and archaeological sites. You can discover so many things when you go for our Bihar Tour Packages. Bihar can open your eyes and change your vision with its archaeological heritage and natural beauty. This is why you should make your Bihar tour itinerary and include the best places to visit in Bihar.