Bihar

Bihar Tourism

Bihar tourism • Mahabodhi Temple

Bihar tourism • Mahabodhi Temple • The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is among the four most important of the holy sites that are related to the life of Buddha. The present day complex is one that has been rebuilt many times over but the first of the temples was the one built by Ashoka in 3rd Century BC. This complex is one of the most prized sites in the country and must be visited by all. • Geographical Features The Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodh Gaya lies 115 km south of the state capital of Bihar, Patna and 16 km from the district headquarters at Gaya, The property has a total area of 4.8600 ha.

Bihar tourism • Description of Landscape • The present Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya comprises the 50 m high grand Temple, the Vajrasana, sacred Bodhi Tree and other six sacred sites of Buddha's enlightenment, surrounded by numerous ancient Votive stupas, well maintained and protected by inner, middle and outer circular boundaries. A seventh sacred place, the Lotus Pond, is located outside the enclosure to the south. Both the temple area and the Lotus Pond are surrounded by circulating passages at two or three levels and the area of the ensemble is 5 m below the level of the surrounding land.

Bihar Tourism • Transport mediums • By Air- • It covers time of 6h 42m • Costs from ₹5000 to ₹15,000 2. By Rail – • Takes time period of 21h 51m • Costs from ₹915 to ₹3905 3.By Car • Takes time period of 17h 27m • Costs from ₹11,000 to ₹17,000

Bihar Tourism • Expenses (Stay) • The cheapest hotel room for one night costs ₹808 whereas expensive costs ₹3133 for one night.

Bihar Tourism • GolGhar • an enormous granary, was built by Captain John Garstin for British army in 1786, after the terrible impact of 1770 famine.

Bihar Tourism • Description of Landscape • The Golghar or Gol Ghar, is a large granary located to the west of the Gandhi Maidan in Patna, • Geographical Features • It was inspired by stupa architecture of ancient India . Height of Golghar is 29m and has been constructed on 2ft high plinth. The walls have thickness of 3.6 at base and foundation of Golghar is 125

Bihar Tourism • Transport medium • By Air • It takes time of 6h 39m • Costs from ₹6271 to ₹16,335 • By Rail • It takes time of 23h 57m • Costs from ₹815 to ₹2894 • By Car • It takes time of 16h 26m • Costs ₹1000 to ₹16,000

Bihar Tourism • Expenses (Stay) • The Cheapest hotel room for one night costs ₹900 and expensive hotel costs ₹4000 for one night