Bihar cities is infact a fact file on the past history of Bihar or precisely speaking India. Moreover, the Bihar cities is a mirror that reflects the true face of Bihar.
Some of the important Bihar cities that form an important part of Bihar tourism are Patna, Rajgir, Vaishali, Nalanda, Bodh and Gaya. A snap-shot at this Bihar cities is provided below:
- Patna:
- Location - 102 kilometers from Rajgir.
- Tourist Spots - Gol Ghar, Museum, Martyrs Memorial, Jalan Museum, Pathar ki Masjid, Agam Kaun, Biological Park, Birla Mandir, Nawab Shahid-Ka-Maqbara, Padri-Ki-Haveli, Pachim Darwaza, etc.
- Important Festival - Chhatha.
- Nearest Tourist Destinations - Vaishali, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, and Rajgir.
- Rajgir:
- Location - 34 kilometers from Gaya.
- Tourist Spots - Ajatshatru's Fort, Bimbisara's Jail, Jain Temples, Hot Springs, The Cyclopean Wall, Pippala Cave, Swarna Bhandar, etc.
- Important Festival - The Malamasa Mela.
- Nearest Tourist Destinations - Vaishali, Bodhgaya and Nalanda.
- Vaishali:
- Location - 35 kilometers from Hazipur.
- Tourist Spots - Bawan Pokhar Temple, Ashokan Pillar, Buddha Stupa I and II, Shanti Stupa, Kundupur, Coronation Tank, Raja Vishal ka Garh, etc.
- Important Festival - Vaishali Mahotsav.
- Nearest Tourist Destinations - Patna, Bodhgaya, Madhubani, and Rajgir.
- Nalanda:
- Location - 90 kilometers from Patna.
- Tourist Spots - The Nalanda University Archaeological Complex and Museum, Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Silao, etc.
- Important Festival - Chhath Puja.
- Nearest Tourist Destinations - Rajgir, Vaishali, Bodhgaya and Patna.
- Bodhgaya
- Gopalganj
- Bhagalpur
- Munger
- Gaya
- Muzaffarpur
