Vaishali Nearby Places, India
Rajgir :
About a 100 km from Vaishali, this was where the first Buddhist council was held after the Buddha attained mahaparinirvana.
Patna :
Capital of the Magadha Empire and at the time named Pataliputra, Patna is around 50 km from Vaishali, and also happens to be the site of the third Buddhist council.
Read More : Buddhist Circuit Tour Package from Bodhgaya
| Place |
Distance from Vaishali |
Attraction Type |
Key Highlights |
Best Time to Visit |
| Patna |
35 km |
City / Historical |
Golghar, Patna Museum, Takht Sri Patna Sahib |
October to March |
| Rajgir |
130 km |
Spiritual / Heritage |
Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Hot Springs, Buddhist Sites |
November to February |
| Nalanda |
115 km |
Historical / Educational |
Ruins of Nalanda University, Nalanda Museum |
October to March |
| Bodh Gaya |
165 km |
Religious / UNESCO Site |
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Buddhist Temples |
November to March |
| Pawapuri |
145 km |
Jain Pilgrimage |
Jal Mandir, Digambar Jain Temple |
October to February |
| Kesariya |
110 km |
Historical / Buddhist |
Largest Buddhist Stupa in India |
October to March |
| Hajipur |
18 km |
Town / Gateway |
Ramchaura Mandir, Kaun Haara Ghat |
All year round |
| Kundalpur |
5 km |
Religious / Jain |
Birthplace of Lord Mahavira |
October to February |
| Muzaffarpur |
60 km |
City / Commercial |
Famous for Litchis, Jubba Sahni Park |
November to March |
Kesaria :
Kesaria Called Kesaputta at the time of the Buddha, Kesaria is the home of the 104-feet stupa, which was even taller before, scaling a height of 123 feet, before an earthquake caused the base to sink into the ground. It was built by the Licchavis, like most of the noteworthy architecture in the area.
Read More : Buddhist Circuit Tour Package from Bodhgaya
Nalanda :
Nalanda is another archeological site which was centre of Buddhist learning. You can explore here ancient Nalanda University and other excavated sites.
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