On the territory of the modern state of Bihar, located in the north-east of the country, there were once ancient states of Magadha, Kosala and Vaishali, the Buddha lived and preached. No wonder this place is called the "cradle of Buddhism": the name of the state comes from the Sanskrit word vihara, which means "Buddhist monastery."
The capital and the largest city - Patna, was once the center of the huge empire of Magadha, the first of the great empires of India
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Bihara Orientation
On west Bihar borders with the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, in the south - with Orissa, in the east with West Bengal, and in the north has an extended border with Nepal. Bihar is the second largest and third most populous state in India
How to get there
There are several airports in the state: in Patna (linked to Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Lucknow-Ranchi), Bhagalpur and a small international airport connected to Bangkok, Colombo and Singapore in Gaya.
In addition, a railway is laid across the state that connects the capital of the state with many large cities of India. Train Sampurna Kranti Express Delhi - Patna goes one night, and Jan Shatabdi Express from Calcutta - 8-9 hours. Also there are trains Rajendra Nagar Lokmanya Tilak T. Express from Mumbai and Vibhuti Express from Varanasi (en route 6 hours)
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Climate of Bihar
In winter ( December, January) in Bihar, the temperature can drop to +5 ° C. In the summer (from April to July) reach +40 ... 45 ° С. The period from June to September is considered a rainy season,
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
First of all, the state capital - founded in the 5th century before Patna. For more than a thousand years, this city was the capital of the Magadha kingdom and was called Pataliputra.
No less remarkable is Bogh Gaya, where according to legend, Buddha attained enlightenment. However, today this town has a rather unpresentable appearance: it is dirty, noisy and many pilgrims. You can get to this place through the nearby major city of Gaya - which is worshiped by Hindus no less than Bodhgaya
In Nalanda there are the ruins of the largest Buddhist university, destroyed in the 12th century. Another famous Buddhist university, excavated in the village of Antichak, Bhagalpur district, is Vikramasila.
Also the former ancient Rajagriha, the first capital of Magadhi, the city of Rajgir, is also interesting. Here, in addition to many monuments and antiquities related to the life of the Buddha, there are famous healing springs.
Another Mahavira, a holy name for the Hindus, is associated with these places.
In addition, here you can see the remains of the Neolithic civilization.
Palamau National Park (Betla) is located between the river Köhl and its tributaries. This reserve is an excellent opportunity to see the Gaur (the largest wild bull in the world); Leopards, zambar, muntjaks, antelope nilgau, wolves and elephants. You can get there from the town of Daltongunzha, from where the bus to Betla is only 25 km away. The best time to travel is from October to April. Also in the state there is a national reserve of tigers - Valmiki Nagar.
Events in Bihar
. Twice a year, in summer and in winter, Chhath - a festival dedicated to the Sun god is held in the state. And after it, in the town of Sonepur, the largest cattle fair in Asia is held for a month, where they sell any livestock, up to elephants. Photo Bihara (9)