Bihar is rich in culture and heritage. The
ancient cities of Bihar boasts of some very rich and treasured sites of
ancient India. The state of Bihar houses some very exquisite heritage sites
from the ancient history of India, which speak volumes for its glorious
past. Some of the heritage sites here dates back to the times of Ramayana
and Mahabharata. The remains of Rajgir are the oldest architectural remains
after the Harappa and Mohanjodaro remains in India. Bodhgaya is home to the
tree where Buddha got enlightened. There is temple in Bodhgaya, constructed
by Ashoka, in memoir of Buddha. Nalanda is home to the sites of the ancient
Buddhist International University. Vaishali is the place where Ashoka made
the famous lion-pillar. Vaishali is very holy place for the Buddhists. Be it
the Hindu Pilgrimages sites, the Buddhist monasteries or the ancient Jain
sites, Bihar is one most treasured destination in India with numerous places
of interest.
