India /Bihar /Nalanda /Bihar Sharif
Bihar Sharif is located in the Nalanda district, in the Indian state of Bihar, which is very famous among tourists from all over the world for housing the world’s oldest university. There are many places of interest in Bihar Sharif that you can visit during your trip to the place. The town of Bihar Sharif is also an active center that attracts many artists and craftsmen. A tomb dedicated to Saint Mallik Ibrahim Bayu serves as the main crowd pulling hotspot in the town of Bihar Sharif. Many smaller tombs surround the major tomb dedicated to the Sufi saint. There are many other tombs that you can visit during your trip to the town of Bihar Sharif, and the tomb of Makhdum ul Mulk and the tomb of Malik Ibrahim Vaya are the other main tombs. A festival is held in these tombs every year, and this attracts many tourists and pilgrims from across the country. You can visit the ruins of the Nalanda University during your trip to Bihar Sharif too. Constructed by Ashoka the Great, this structure was destroyed in the 12th century by Bakhtiyar Khilji. The climate in Bihar Sharif can be classified as sub tropical. October and November are the post monsoon months, and this is a very good time to visit Bihar Sharif.
Bihar Sharif
Quick Facts-Edit
Category : Pilgrim
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 803101
STD Code: 6112
Info Website: nalanda.bih.nic.in
Best Time to Visit: Oct – May
HistoryEdit
Bihar Sharif has several mosques and Muslim tombs, the best-known being the tomb of Malik Ibrahim Baya Atop Pir Pahadi Hill. Nearby lie the remains of Odantapuri, a great vihara, or college of Buddhist learning, from which the name Bihar was derived. In 1869 the city was constituted a municipality. It is now a road and rail hub, as well as an agricultural trade centre. It has several colleges affiliated with Magadh University at Bodh Gaya. Nalanda, a Buddhist monastic centre, lies southwest of Bihar-sharif. Bihar Sharif, also spelled Biharsharif, also called Bihar, city, central Bihar state, northeastern India, located east of the Paimar River, a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River. It served as the capital of the Pala dynasty . Nearby lie the remains of Odantapuri, a great vihara, or college of Buddhist learning, from which the name Bihar was derived. In 1869 the city was constituted a municipality. It is now a road and rail hub as well as an agricultural trade centre. It has several colleges affiliated with Magadh University at Bodh Gaya. Nalanda, a Buddhist monastic centre, lies southwest of Bihar Sharif.
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How to ReachEdit
By Air : Flights can be taken to the nearest airport located in the city of Patna, from where buses to Bihar Sharif can be taken. Regular flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Lucknow, Kolkata and Ranchi will be available. Fares from Delhi to Patna will range around Rs 4,000 to 6,000.
By Train : The town of Bihar Sharif has a railway station that is well connected to many important destinations through trains. Trains can be taken to the city of New Delhi, and to the city of Howrah. You can also opt for trains to Una, Danapur and Rajgir. Train fares will be cheaper than bus fares, but tickets need to be booked well in advance. Regular trains will be available from New Delhi to Bihar Sharif, as the Shramjevi Express runs through this route daily. Fares from New Delhi to Bihar Sharif will range around Rs 371 for the basic class of travel. Air conditioned coaches will charge Rs 2,269 per trip.
By BUS : Bus is the most common means of transport from the nearby cities and towns. Bus fare is around Rs 2- 4 per km.
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Top HotelsAdd
Budget – Up to Rs. 800
Hotel ASIA ; Bharav Par, Bihar Sharif, BR 803101 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Dormitory Beds available only.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
Ajanta hotel & resturant ; National Highway 82, Ramchandrapur, Bihar Sharif, BR 803101 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – CTV, Conference Hall, Coach/Car Parking.
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Dharamshala ; Bihar Sharif, BR 803101 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service
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- Bharti Restaurant ; Ranchi Rd, Professor Colony, Bihar Sharif, BR 803101 ; M – N.A ; Food Serve : Indian
- Elite Restaurant ; Maghara Commercial Complex, M.G Road,Bharav Par, Bihar Sharif. ; M – N.A ; Food Serve : Indian
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Chhath Puja ; Venue: Surajpur Baragaon. ; Period : (October – November) & (April-May) ; Details: Chhath puja or sun worship held twice a year in “Vaishakha” (April-May)and in Kartika (October – November) in Surya Temple, The Sun temple of Surajpur Baragaon.
Sonepur Cattle Fair ; Venue: Sonepur, Bihar ; Period : November ; Details: The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Malegaon Mela is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges and Gandak. It is also known as Harihar Kshetra Mela and it attracts visitors from all over Asia. Till date, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and stretches on from fifteen days to one month. It has its origins during ancient times. This is when Chandragupta Maurya used to buy elephants and horses across the river Ganges. The Sonepur Cattle Fair once used to attract traders from places as distant as Central Asia.
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- Ambulance : 102.
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