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Bihar
Bihar is a ancient state in eastern India with a rich cultural heritage. Also very rich in natural mineral wealth, Bihar is a developing state with all resources dedicated towards infrastructural development.
Seat of the ancient Indian empires, Bihar has the national archaelogical heritage sites of Nalanda and Vaishali, where ruins of ancient cities can be seen. Naturally beautiful and as yet unexplored - the Interiors of the state are home to tribals, some of whom still live in their natural habitat. Bihar also has some rare Buddhist temples and shrines as well.
Local produce includes-hand made paintings done with vegetable dyes, hand woven fabric, Indian tussar silk and wooden tribal ornaments.
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Bodhgaya
Where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment the holy land of Bodhgaya is important for all Indians and international visitors alike.
How to reach : Nearest airport is Patna (181 kms). Patna is well connected by air with Calcutta, Delhi, Lucknow and Ranchi. Nearest rail station is Gaya (11 kms).
Where to stay : Hotel Bodhgaya Ashok, Tourist Bungalows I&II, PWD Bungalow, Mahabodhi Rest House and guest houses attached to Japanese, Thai, Burmese and Tibetan monasteries.
What to see : Mahabodhi Temple
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Gaya
What to see : Shitla Temple.
Excursions : Brahma-Yoni, Ramshila, Pretishila, Deo (20 kms), Kurkihar, Barabar Caves (40 kms), Sasaram (123 kms), Pawapur (38 kms) and the Parasnath Hill.
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Hazaribagh
A real hill town Hazaribagh also has a wild life sanctuary and is a local centre for the coal mining companies around it.
Where to stay : Forest Rest House, Rajderwa, Forest Rest House, Harhad, Tourist Lodge.
What to see : Canery Hill, Hazaribagh Lake, Hazaribagh Wild Life Sanctuary.
Excursions : Tilaiya Dam (55 kms), Konar Dam (51 kms), Harnad (18 kms), Rajrappa (89 kms), Waterfall.
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Nalanda
How to reach : Nearest airport is at Patna (90 kms). Rail station at Nalanda. Taxis and buses available from Patna.
Where to stay : PWD Inspection Bungalow or stay at Rajgir (10 kms).
What to see : Ruins of Nalanda, Nalanda Museum, Nava Nalanda Mahavihar and Baragaon (2 kms).
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Netarhat
A beautiful hillstation, Netarhat is a picturesque place famous for its sunset and sunrise.
What to see : Sunrise View, Magnolia Point, Upper Ghaghri Waterfalls. Lower Ghaghri Waterfalls, Koel Viewpoint. View Tower.
Excursions : Lodh Falls, Sadni Falls, Betla National Park.
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Palmau
What to see : Betla National Park
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Patna
The capital city of Bihar, Patna has the influences of all major religious communities who have lived here in harmony for generations. Patna has a major sikh shrine - Patna Sahib, as well as a well known masjid and some Christian monuments.
How to reach : Patna is air linked with Calcutta, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Lucknow. Is well connected by rail and road.
Where to stay : Hotel Patliputra Ashok, Hotel Welcomgroup Maurya, Hotel Chanakya, Hotel Republic, Hotel Kautilya Vihar of BSTDC and many other hotels. lodges and dharamshalas.
What to see : Kumrahar, Golghar, Har Mandir Takht, Martyrs' Memorial, Pathar ki Masjid, Sher Shah Suri Masjid, Khuda Baksh Oriental Library, Patna Museum, Jalan Museum, Sadaqat Ashram, Maner.
Excursions : Padri ki Haveli, Biological Park, Patna Yoga Vidyalaya, Patna School of Yoga.
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Rajgir
How to reach : Nearest airport is at Patna (102 kms.). Connected by rail with Bakhtiarpur on the main line of the eastern railway.
Where to stay : Centaur Hokke Hotel, Tourist Bungalows I&II, MO Rest House, DB Inspection Bungalow, Railway retiring rooms and dharamshalas.
What to see : Saptaparni cave, Bimbisara Ki jail, Jarasandha ka akhra, Venuvana, Karand Tank, Maniyar Math, Swarnabhandar cave, Pippala cave, Viswa Shanti Stupa, hot water springs and old fort.
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Ranchi
This hill station of Bihar is actually an old mining town developed over the Chhotanagpur plateau. It has a better climate than the rest of Bihar and is a base for many heavy industries.
What to see : Ranchi Hill, Tagore Hill, Kanke Dam, Ranchi Lake, Tribal Research Institute and Museum, Heavy Engineering Corporation, Hatia Dam, Jagannath Temple.
Excursions : Hundru Falls, Johna Falls, Dassamghagh Falls, Hirni Falls.
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Vaishali
How to reach : Nearest airport and rail station is at Patna (55 kms). Can also be reached by road from Hajipur (37 kms) and Muzaffarpur (35 kms).
Where to stay : Tourist Bungalow, PWD Inspection Bungalow, Dormitory or stay at Patna.
What to see : Abhishek Pushkarni, Ashok Pillar, Lotus Tank, Chaumukhi Mahadeo, Vaishali Museum.
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