Situated at a distance of 60 kms from Patna, Vaishali
is another famous Buddha destination. Capital of one of
the first Republican states in India in the earlier times,
Vaishali is surrounded by hills of Nepal on North and
river Gandak in south. This place is famous because Lord
Buddha 5 years after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya,
came to visit Vaishali. If you also wish set foot on the
lands of this Buddhist destination, book yourself with
Tour Packages for Vaishali, India.
Lying in the state of Bihar, Vaishali is also famous
as the place where Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon.
Following a severe illness, the great master asked his
disciples and followers to spread the Dharma in order
to bring about Universal good and Happiness in his last
message to the world. Vaishali is said to have derived
its name from King Vishala, the remains of whose fort
can still be witnessed in the city today.
Among the many treasures at Vaishali, the Lion Pillar
at Koluha, erected by King Ashoka of red sandstone and
18.3m in height is a major attraction of the place.
The Vaishali Museum exhibits rich collections of antiquities
discovered from the various sites in Vaishali. In the
vicinity of the museum is a circular tin shed providing
shelter to the remains of the stupa, which once housed
the Buddha's funeral ashes.
Raja Vishal Ka Garh is an excavated site in Vaishali,
which is believed to be the ruins of the Ancient Parliament
House of the Lichchavi government. The Bawan Pokhar
Temple, Shanti Stupa, Buddha Stupa 1, Buddha Stupa 2
and Kundalpur are other must see monuments of the place.
To experience the sanctity of the place yourself, join
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