Vaishali is a small village in Bihar with a tremendous tourism potential. According to the historians, Vaishali is one of the first democratic republics of the world. Recent excavations has brought Vaishali in the limelight and the historical and archaeological importance of the area has resurfaced. Located at an altitude of 52 meters, the best time to visit the lovely place is between the months of October and March.
Vaishali is a great place of enormous tourist interests. The main places to see in and around Vaishali are:
Ashokan Pillar built by the great ruler Ashoka, the pillar is an extensively polished single piece of red sandstone, with a bell shaped capital and 18.30 meters in height. The top of the pillar comprise of a life size lion figure. The small tank beside the pillar is called the Ramkund.
Bawan Powar Temple - an ancient temple built during the Pala period. The temple contains excellent images of hindu gods.
Buddha Stupa It is said that one eighth of Buddha s sacred ashes is enshrined in this Stupa inside a stone casket.
Shanti Stupa another beautiful and serene Stupa, which is built by the Buddha Vihar Society.
Kundalpur a holy place for the Jains, it is believed that Mahavira spent his first twenty two years of life in this place.
Other fascinating spots are:
# Raja Vishal Ka Garh
# Abhiskek Puskaran
# Budha Stupa II
# Vaishali Museum
# Choumukhi Mahadeva
# World Peace Pagoda
Vaishali is connected by all the means of transport. At Patna, about 70 kms from Vaishali is the nearest airport. This place is also well connected by railway lines and roads.
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Vaishali is a great place of enormous tourist interests. The main places to see in and around Vaishali are:
Ashokan Pillar built by the great ruler Ashoka, the pillar is an extensively polished single piece of red sandstone, with a bell shaped capital and 18.30 meters in height. The top of the pillar comprise of a life size lion figure. The small tank beside the pillar is called the Ramkund.
Bawan Powar Temple - an ancient temple built during the Pala period. The temple contains excellent images of hindu gods.
Buddha Stupa It is said that one eighth of Buddha s sacred ashes is enshrined in this Stupa inside a stone casket.
Shanti Stupa another beautiful and serene Stupa, which is built by the Buddha Vihar Society.
Kundalpur a holy place for the Jains, it is believed that Mahavira spent his first twenty two years of life in this place.
Other fascinating spots are:
# Raja Vishal Ka Garh
# Abhiskek Puskaran
# Budha Stupa II
# Vaishali Museum
# Choumukhi Mahadeva
# World Peace Pagoda
Vaishali is connected by all the means of transport. At Patna, about 70 kms from Vaishali is the nearest airport. This place is also well connected by railway lines and roads.
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All Rail Map of Bihar
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Araria_railway Aurangabad_Railway-Map Banka-Railway-Map
Begusarai_Railway_Map Bhabua_railway_map Bhagalpur_railway_map
Bhojpur_railway_map Bihar-railway-map Darbhanga_railway_map
Gaya_railway_map Jahanabad_railway_map Jamui_railway_map
katihar_railway_map khagaria_railway_map kishanganj_railway_map
Luckeesarai_railway_map Madhepura_railway_map Madhubani_railway_map
Munger_railway_map Muzaffarpur_railway_map Nalanda_railway_map
Nawada_railway_map Paschim-Champaran_railway_map Patna_railway_map
Purbi-Champaran_railway_map Purnia_railway_map Rohtas_railway_map
Saharsa_railway_map Samastipur_railway_map Saran_railway_map
Sheikhpura_railway_map Sitamarhi_railway_map Siwan_railway_map
supaul_railway_map vaishali_railway_map
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