Bihar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A tall, intricately designed temple with a pointed spire, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
Monks lighting candles in a dark room.
A temple complex with a central pathway, two prominent towers, and a well-maintained garden.
A colorful religious shrine with intricate decorations and multiple statues.
A round, shallow bowl with a golden-brown liquid, possibly coffee or tea, on a red background.

Popular cities in Bihar

A temple with intricate carvings and a large tree in the foreground.
Gaya
Known for Temples, Tours and Sightseeing
Secluded Gaya awaits: its temples, museums, sightseeing and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mahabodhi Temple
  • Vishnupad Temple
  • Wat Thai Buddhagaya
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A large archway with inscriptions, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and palm trees.
Patna
Known for Monuments, Libraries and Temples
Escape to Patna! Enjoy its monuments, library and temples.

Reasons to visit

  • Golghar
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A river with rocky banks and a stone wall.
Rajgir
Known for Temples, Hot springs and Archaeology and anthropology
Come to Rajgir and enjoy its temples, hot springs and culture.
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A lush green agricultural landscape with terraced fields and scattered trees.
Purnia
During your stay in Purnia, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.
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Danapur
Danapur
Check out Phulwari Sharif and Patna Museum—just a couple of the sights around Danapur.
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A whale breaching with icebergs in the background.
Bhāgalpur
Known for Universities, Ruins and Temples
Bhāgalpur is calling! Discover its university life, ruins, temples and more.
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Stay near popular Bihar attractions

A large, intricately carved temple with a tall spire, surrounded by lush greenery and a circular garden.

Mahabodhi Temple

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Mahabodhi Temple is just one of the places to see in Bodh Gaya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this family-friendly area.
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