A Journey through Time

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A revered pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, this village marks the location where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the centerpiece, featuring a grand temple with intricate carvings and a serene meditation garden. The 80 feet-tall Great Buddha Statue has a hollow spiral staircase inside that leads you up to the chest of the colossal statue. Besides meditating under the sacred Bodhi Tree, you can also visit the Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, a lake named after the serpent King Muchalinda, Barabar Caves (the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India) and the Royal Bhutan Monastery.

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Home to the ruins of one of the world’s oldest universities from the 5th to the 12th century, this UNESCO-listed site showcases ancient monasteries, lecture halls and stupas, offering insights into the architectural brilliance and scholarly legacy of ancient India. The Nalanda Archaeological Museum nearby houses artifacts like sculptures, coins and manuscripts excavated from the site.

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Established in 1917, the Patna Museum, locally known as Jadu Ghar, houses over 50,000 artifacts from ancient, medieval and British colonial periods. Notable exhibits include the Didarganj Yakshi statue and a holy relic casket containing the ashes of Lord Buddha. Look out for the museum's rare collection of British-period paintings depicting day-to-day life of the Indians of the era, along with a fine collection related to the first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad and a First World War cannon.

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Also known as Ganga Setu, one of India’s longest river bridges spans over 5,750 meters, connecting the cities of Patna and Hajipur. A long drive across the cable bridge to witness offers panoramic views of the Ganges delicately merging with the city’s landscape.

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Developed to commemorate the 2554th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, this 22-acre multi-purpose park comprises the 200-ft-high Pataliputra Karuna Stupa, a library with several books on Buddhism, a museum as well as a Park of Memories. Spend some time to reflect on life at the meditation centre, based on the plans of the Nalanda University monasteries. It has 60 cells and one can view the beautiful stupa from each of them. Along with artefacts, there are audio-visual and multimedia presentations about the life and teachings of Buddha in the museum.

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A revered pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, this village marks the location where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the centerpiece, featuring a grand temple with intricate carvings and a serene meditation garden. The 80 feet-tall Great Buddha Statue has a hollow spiral staircase inside that leads you up to the chest of the colossal statue. Besides meditating under the sacred Bodhi Tree, you can also visit the Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, a lake named after the serpent King Muchalinda, Barabar Caves (the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India) and the Royal Bhutan Monastery.

Description :

Home to the ruins of one of the world’s oldest universities from the 5th to the 12th century, this UNESCO-listed site showcases ancient monasteries, lecture halls and stupas, offering insights into the architectural brilliance and scholarly legacy of ancient India. The Nalanda Archaeological Museum nearby houses artifacts like sculptures, coins and manuscripts excavated from the site.

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Also known as Harmandir Sahib, this important Sikh pilgrimage site marks the birthplace of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the gurdwara showcases impressive architecture and houses sacred relics, including the Guru's personal belongings. The serene ambiance and spiritual significance make it a must-visit destination.