Want to visit Bhagalpur!

Here is a list of important tourist destinations

(1)Vikramshila

Vikramshila is a small town located 40 km from the city of Bhagalpur. The town is famous for ancient Vikramshila University. Founded by Dharmapala, a Pala King, in 8th century, the educational institution served as a learning center of Tantric Buddhism. At the center of the building was a huge Buddhist temple, surrounded by 108 smaller temples. The remains excavated from this university make Vikramshila one of the most important historic places near Bhagalpur city.

(2) Mandar Hill

Located 30 km from Bhagalpur, Mandar Hill is well known for its mythological background. The hill finds special mention in Hindu Mythology, according to which, ‘Samudra-Manthan’ was carried out in the place. According to the legends, Panchjanya - the conch shell used in Mahabharata War - was also discovered here, in the Sank Kund. Mandar Hill is equally honored by the Jains who believe that their 12th Tirthankara attained nirvana on its peak. Apart from the mythological significance, the hill is also famous for rock cut sculptures, depicting various Brahmanical images. Colganj Rock Cut TemplesColganj temple is famous for its rock cut carvings, which date back to Gupta period (5th-7th Century CE). These carvings depict a number of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain deities. The remains of these structures have been discovered from Sultanganj and Kahalgaon in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar.

(3) Sultanganj

Sultanganj is an important religious center for the Hindus. Situated on the bed of river Ganges, it is 26 km away from Bhagalpur. A large number of pilgrims visit this place in the month of Shravana (July-August), in order to fetch water from the north-flowing Ganges. After walking bare feet for about 80 km, on the trek from Sultanganj to Deoghar, the congregation moves to Lord Baidyanatha temple at Deoghar, to offer prayers and pour the Gangajal (Holy Water) on the deity.