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Travel Agent for Bihar

Bihar, the place that gave birth to Buddhism and Jainism and helped in the growth of Sikhism and Hinduism, has a past that is unmatched anywhere in the world. The capital city of Patna abounds in relics of the past. The religious site of Takht Harmandir Saheb, believed to be the place of birth of the last Sikh guru Govind Singh, is located here. The Jalan Museum houses a rare collection of curios. Sher Shah's mosque in the heart of the city is a splendid example of Afghan architecture, as are numerous other mosques.

Excavated remains of a Mauryan palace with sandstone pillars at Kumhrar are a fascinating sight. The Agam Kuan or the fathomless well, Ashoka's hell for prisoners, sends chills down one's spine. The famous Mahendru Ghat from where Mahendru (Ashoka's brother) sailed to Ceylon to preach Buddhism is a reminder of the glorious history of our culture. The Khuda Baksh Oriental library is a treasure trove of medieval manuscripts.

Maner, the site of the shrines of Hazrat Makhdum Yahya Maneri and his son Shafruddin Ahmed Maneri is 30 km from Patna.

Rajgriha (Rajgir) believed to be the oldest architectural remains in India before the discovery of Mohenjodaro and Harappa is revered by the Jains. Their 24 Tirthankars are believed to have practiced austerities on the different hills of Rajgriha.

Nalanda, stands as the world's most ancient seat of learning. Excavations have yielded numerous monasteries, temples, stupas and statues of Buddha here.

Bodh Gaya houses the site of the sacred Mahabodhi tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment and the Mahabodhi temple.

The mausoleum of Sher Shah at Sasaram, has a dome that surpasses the dome of the Taj Mahal by 13 feet.