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Spectacular Odisha

Duration: 3 Nights 4 Days Previous Next Being one amongst the chardhams, Puri is an important religious destination for Hindu Pilgrims with beautiful temples spread all across the city. From beaches and lakes, to wildlife and archaeological sites, Odisha has a lot to offer to the tourists. Sun temple, a UNESCO World heritage site at Konark is located at 60 kilometers from Puri and is definitely a place one would like to visit once in their lifetime. Dhauli, another important place in history is a symbol of peace and marks the conversion of…

Odisha tours

Everything you would like to know before travelling to Odisha Odisha is famous for the cultural heritage it is home to. With the Sun temple in Konark and the Buddhist Stupa at Dhauli, it is one of the most desired destinations for religious pilgrims. In addition to the uniquely architectured temples, its proximity to the Bay of Bengal gives it a geographical edge with several beaches spread all across the state. There is a lot to see and do in Odisha and is a destination one can look for anytime throughout the…

Darbhanga Tours

Everything you would like to know before travelling to Darbhanga Darbhanga, the seat of the erstwhile royal family, is the cultural capital of Mithila. One of the richest royalties at its peak, Darbhanga Raj contributed immensely to the the cultural and educational development of the region. Rajnagar is another small town in Madhubani and has a collection of beautiful temples and ruins of a magnificient fort. Some of the well known temples in the region include Durga Mandir, Kali Mandir, Kamakhya Mandir, Naulakha Mandir, Girija Mandir, etc. The region is also famous…

Vaishali Tours

Ashoka pillar, Ashoka Stambh, Vaishali Tour

Everything you would like to know before travelling to Vaishali Located at around 65 kms from Patna, Vaishali is known to be the oldest republic in the world. It gets its name from King Vishal from the time of Mahabharata. Being the birthplace of Lord Mahavira, it is closely associated with the Jains and also the Buddhists and Hindus. Some of the finest attractions of this place include Ashoka pillar, Buddha relic stupa, and the Jain temple built at the birthplace of Lord Mahavira. Top 10 places to visit in Vaishali A…

Rajgir Tours

Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir

Everything you would like to know before travelling to Rajgir Rajgir is a hill Rajgir, comes from the word Raj Griha meaning the house of the Royals. Rajgir was the earliest capital of Magadh Kingdom and thereby has a great historical importance. Its picturesque landscape adds to its historical value attracting tourists all over the world. This place is closely associated with Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and Mahavira, the twenty fourth tirthankar of Jainism. It is a perfect holiday retreat for religious, historical or adventure tourists. Be it the thrilling ropeway ride to…

Patna Tours

Buddha Smriti Park

Everything you would like to know before travelling to Patna Patna, the capital city of Bihar has been the center of religious and cultural activities since ages. It has witnessed the birth of three important religions-Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism. The Gurudwara in Patna Sahib is the birthplace of tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh and has been the greatest attraction in the city. From the ruins of the Kingdom of Ashoka to the relics of Buddha at the Karuna Stupa, one can find a wide variety of places to explore in Patna.…

Bodh Gaya Tour Packages

Everything you would like to know before travelling to Bodh Gaya Bodh Gaya, the land of enlightment of Buddha is one of the most coveted destinations among the Buddhists. The place boasts of beautifully architectured monasteries, and is home to the famous Mahabodhi Temple. Interestingly, the descendant of the Bodhi tree still exists in the temple and is visited by lakhs of tourists. Every year in the month of January, Kalchakra Puja, a significant festival among the Buddhists is organised in Bodh Gaya and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. Top…

Why the World Must Tour Bihar — #WorldTourismDay

Humans have lived in Bihar for a very long time; the earliest inhabitants discovered in Chirand, on the northern banks of the Ganges revealed the presence of civilisation since the Neolithic era (~ 2500 BC). So do the ancient rock paintings depicting animals in the picturesque plateaus of Kaimur. The civilisation has flourished in these fertile plains, inundated by several rivers and occasional hills and plateaus. In this article, TravelBaits will take you through the gems of state tourism, which should make Bihar a bucket list for any world traveller. The Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh…

How did Gandhiji became Mahatma-The story of the transformation

On 10th April 1917, Mahatma Gandhi came to Patna Railway station for the first time in his life. On the behest of Raj Kumar Shukla, Gandhiji visited Bihar to meet the farmers from Champaran who were being forced by the British to cultivate indigo on their land. This had made their lands infertile leading to lower production of other essential crops. The denial to indigo farming resulted in imposition of taxes. The farmers were in a miserable condition. In his autobiography, Mahatma Gandhi, acknowledged to have not known the name or geographical…

Sonepur Mela Tour

Previous Next Sonepur Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela, one of Asia'a largest Cattle fair takes place every year in the month of Nov-Dec on the banks of River Gandak in the Saran distric of Bihar The fair is popular both among the locals as well as the tourists due to its religious and traditional significance. Alhough the fair is known mainly for cattle trading, there are a variety of other items that are sold at the fair. There is a common saying that at Sonepur mela, you get everything from pins to…

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