Bihar sharif Tourism

Bihar Sharif is located in Nalanda district in Bihar. It is commonly known as Bihar Sharif. Bihar Sharif is located in Hiranya Prabhat mountain on the banks of Panchanan River. Four more local rivers - Dhoba, Panchanan, Goithwa and Zeren also pass through this historic city. There are so many rivers flowing through this city, the soil found here is definitely fertile and rich. Many powerful dynasties have risen and fallen here. The city has also had the privilege of being the city capital, during the mighty Pala Empire. The growing influence of Buddhism was seen during the Pala Empire.

It has a value to visit this holy place which has great historical and religious significance. Makhdoom Shah Sharif-ud-Din Mosque was built in the year 1569. Makhdoom-ul-Mulk is another name by which this mosque is known. Rajgir which is the arena of Jarasandha in Nalanda district. It is particularly famous for being a battlefield. Other names given to Odantapuri are Odantapura and Udandpura. And is also a famous place for acquiring knowledge about Buddhism. This very beautiful tomb of Malik Ibrahim Via is one of the major tourist bridges. Pavapuri is a small town 14 kilometers away. It is located in this city dedicated to Lord Mahavira.

Entertainment and nightlife in Bihar Sharif

All have to offer some single screen theaters, retail shops in some busy markets and some multi cuisine restaurants. This is the best entertainment that can attract tourists. And of course, traditional street shopping is a very integral part of the shopping experience.

Where to stay in Bihar Sharif?

Hotel Nafees

Hotel Ajanta

Hotel Aditya

Rest house

State :

Bihar

How to Reach Bihar sharif

Bihar Sharif is a city in the Indian state of Bihar and is the district headquarters of the Nalanda district. It is well-connected to other parts of the state and the country by air, train, and road. Here, we will discuss in detail the different modes of transportation to reach Bihar Sharif.

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  By Air

  Bihar Sharif does not have its own airport, and the nearest airport is the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna, which is about 84 km away from Bihar Sharif. This airport is well-connected to major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. From the airport, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Bihar Sharif. The journey by road from the airport to Bihar Sharif takes about 2-3 hours, depending on traffic.

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  By Road

  Bihar Sharif is well-connected by road to major cities in Bihar and neighboring states like Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The city is situated on NH-31, which connects it to Patna, Kolkata, and Siliguri. There are regular bus services from cities like Patna, Ranchi, Varanasi, and Kolkata to Bihar Sharif. One can also hire a taxi or drive their own vehicle to reach Bihar Sharif.

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  By Train

  Bihar Sharif has its own railway station, which is well-connected to major cities in India. There are regular trains from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Patna, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur to Bihar Sharif. Some of the popular trains that run to Bihar Sharif are the Purushottam Express, Mahabodhi Express, Sarnath Express, and Vaishali Express. From the railway station, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach their destination within Bihar Sharif.