Vaishali Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Sightseeing Highlights:

The main monastery built by the Lichchavis for Sakyamuni is Kutagarshala Vihara (3 kms from the town). Here you can see Buddha Stupa Two, and extensive remains of a monastery with a courtyard, verandah and a large tank. A relic containing the ashes of the Buddha was found here and is now housed at the Patna museum.

A short distance away is Abhishek Pushkarini, or coronation tank where the elected representatives of Vaishali were anointed by the sacred waters. The Stupa No.1 where Buddha's relics were buried is also here. Next to it is the modern-day Japanese temple and the Vishwa Shanti Stupa also built by the Japanese.

The famous Ashok Pillar with a lion head, made out of red sandstone and 18.3 m in height can be seen here. The Archaeological museum has a rich collection of statues, coins, carvings and other historical relics. The Fort of Raja Vishala (after who the city was named) is where the Parliament of the ancient democratic government was housed. Also visit the Bawan Pokhar temple dating from the Pala dynasty, on the banks of a large tank.

Director of Tourism,
9D, Hutments, Main Secretariat,
Patna
Tel: 0612-2224531