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Mithila: A Culture and Heritage Tour

Mithila is one of the most ancient landmarks in Indian history. It has a glorious past and a culture of scholarship and virtues. Mithila is named after Mithi, the son of Maharaja Nimi who was cursed by Vashisth to die. As Mithi was born out of the churn of Nimi, the kings of Mithila were called Janak or self-born. Today, Mithila is spread over northern and eastern districts of Bihar in India, and southern districts of Nepal. It is well accessible by air routes through Patna, Darbhanga and Janakpur, and through rail…

Muzaffarpur: Tour of the Litchi City

Muzaffarpur Tour

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. How do you reach Airport: Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport Railway Station: Patna Junction is connected to major…

Vaishali Kesariya Tour

Previous Next 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. At around 120 kms north of Vaishali lies one of the tallest Buddhist Stupa in the…

Madhubani Art Village Tour

village of jitwarpur, madhubani

Previous Next 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 in the cultural and educational development of the region. There are a number of Mithila style te,ples spread across the region. Interact with Madhubani artists at the Jitwarpur village, the village of Padma shree awardees like Jagdamba Devi, Sita Devi and Baoa Devi. How do you reach Airport: Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport, Vidyapati Airport (Darbhanga)Railway Station: Patna Junction is connected to major metropolian…

Darbhanga Palace Tour

Darbhanga palace, Darbhanga Raj

Previous Next 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 in 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. Interact with Madhubani artists at the Jitwarpur village, the village of Padma shree awardees like Jgdamba…

Aami Temple Tour

Previous Next Aami, located in Digwara village of Saran district is one of the Shaktipeeths of Goddess Sati. Hariharnath temple is another temple with a famous legend associated with it. According to the legend, a crocodile or magar held onto an elephant's or gaja's leg for years until Log Vishnu rescued the gaja and took him to Vaikunth lok. The temple is built on to commemorate Lord Vishnu's arrival on earth. A very large Cattle fair called the Sonepur Mela is organised every year starting from Kartik Poornima and lasts for around…