Book Gaya to Bhagalpur Cab
Gaya to Bhagalpur distnce : 242 km
Estimated travel time : 6.9 hours
Bhagalpur is very popular city for both tourism and work. Bhagalpur has high historical and mythological significance. It is a major educational, commercial and political centre as well and is known as "Silk City of Bihar".
Situated at the southern banks of river Ganga, Bhagalpur is the 3rd largest city of Bihar and is planned for development under Smart City program. It is an ancient city with many tourist attraction specially for history buffs. The most important one is Vikramshila which was the monastic university and an important learning center related to Buddhist history. An annual festival Vikramshila Mahotsav is held here around February. Bhagalpur drived its name from Bhagdatpuram which means City of Good Luck. It is home to Mount Mandar, a granite hill, which is believed to be used for Samundra Manthan with Serpent King Vasuki used as rope. There are still faint impressions of coil on the the hill. Mandar hill has tremendous natural beauty and numerous sculptures of Hindu Gods cut into its rocks. It is also believed that 12th Tirthankar, Vasupujya attained Nirvana at peak of Mandar hill. Bhagalpur is home to India's first dolphin observatory Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary. Gangetic Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. Bhagalpur also has a rescue and rehabilitation area for the mythical bird Garuda (Greater adjutant).
Taxi from Gaya to Bhagalpur is readily available at CabBazar.
Gaya to Bhagalpur Cab Route
Gaya to Bhagalpur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Gaya to Bhagalpur distance is 242 Km and is 6.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Mandar Hill - Located around 32 km from Bhagalpur, Mandar Hill is famous for its religious significance and natural beauty. It is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu rested during the churning of the ocean.
2. Rajgir - Around 78 km from Bhagalpur, Rajgir is an important historical and religious site. It is home to various attractions like Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Griddhakuta Hill, Venuvana Vihar, and the ruins of ancient monasteries.
3. Nalanda - Situated around 89 km from Bhagalpur, Nalanda is renowned for the ancient Nalanda University, one of the earliest and most prestigious centers of learning in ancient India. The Nalanda Archaeological Museum and Nalanda Ruins are notable attractions.
4. Bihar Sharif - Located around 86 km from Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif is a prominent city with significant historical and religious importance. The famous Khanqah Rahmani, Makhdum Kund, and Ajatshatru Fort are some notable places to visit.
5. Bodh Gaya - Finally, the destination itself, Bodh Gaya, is around 230 km from Bhagalpur. It is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex and Bodhi Tree are the major attractions here.