Country | India |
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State | Bihar |
Location | 55 kilometers from Patna |
Best time to visit | October to March |
Tourist places to visit | Last Sermon place of Buddha, |
Significance | Ancient Cave Paintings from time of ancient kingdoms |
Nearby Tourist Places | Bodhgaya, Nalanda , Rajgir , Kesaria and Patna |
Festivals to visit | Buddha Purnima , Mahavira Jayanti (Jain Festival) |
The historical significance of Vaishali begins with the Lichhavi Rulers. It is 55 kilometers from Patna , the state capital of Bihar. Significance of Vaishali is that Lord Buddha announced his Mahaparinirvana in Vaishali. Lord Mahavira, the founder of Buddhism, was born here. This was also the first place the Lord Gautama Buddha came to upon leaving Kapilvastu, and stayed for five years. Here was the place he preached his last sermon to Lichhavis.
Vaishali has many tourist places to see. Some of the places to visit in Vaishali are: Coronation Tank (Abhishek Pushkarni) , Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Ashokan Pillar , Lion Pillar, Ananda Stupa , Buddha Stupa , Raja Vishal’s Garh, Kutagarshala Vihara and Ramchura.
Vaishali is hardly 55 KM from Capital City of Bihar; Patna. You can hire private vans from Patna Airport to reach Vaishali. You can also reach by train. Nearest Railway Station to Vaishali is Hazipur (30 Km). Another nearest railway station to Vaishali is Muzaffarpur (40 Km). Road transport is well developed in Vaishali. You can reach by BSRTC buses, tourist buses and private cab.
Vaishali experiences Tropical climate. It is dominated by Summer which is from April to June; Winter from October to February and Monsoon from July to September. Best time to visit and explore outdoor is winter season.
Nearby Tourist attractions of Vaishali are Bodhgaya , Nalanda , Rajgir , Kesaria and Patna.
October to March