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Places to Experience Wildlife in Bihar

The Takht Sri Patna Sahib is a gorgeous, sprawling gurudwara, built on the banks of the Ganges in honour of Shri Guru Gobind Singh. The gurdwara was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh as a symbol of respect and devotion to his guru. This majestic shrine with its striking white façade is one of the holiest and most sacred places to visit in Bihar. It is built in typical Sikh style, with intricate architecture, lots of open spaces, laced windows and arches and much more. Of the five takhts of Sikhism, The Takht Sri Patna Sahib is believed to be the second Takht. The Prakash Parv festival is celebrated with fervour every year and is attended by devotees from all over the country.Location: Takhat Sri Harmandir ji, Patna Sahib, Patna, Bihar 800008Timings: Monday to Sunday (5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)Historical Facts:- The gurdwara was constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh- The purpose of the Gurudwara was to commemorate the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh- Guru Gobind Singh was the Tenth Sikh Guru, born in December 1666.- The construction of the gurdwara was completed in the 18th century- The gurdwara is also known as Harmandir Sahib- Thousands of Sikhs visit the place every year to pay their respects- The Gurudwara is built on the banks of the Ganges- It is made entirely out of white stone, and its striking white façade makes it a beautiful architectural marvel as well- The Prakash Parv festival is celebrated with great ceremony at the gurudwara every year

The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is perhaps the most important Buddhist temple in the world. It is built on the exact spot where it is believed that Gautama meditated and attained moksha and became the Buddha. The magnificent temple has been constructed to honour this moment in history, while keeping a Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat, intact beside the temple.The Mahabodhi Temple is 55 metres high and is built over an area of 4.8 hectares. The original version of this temple was built by King Ashoka, which has since been replaced with a bigger, more intricate structure. You can see a beautiful golden statue of the Buddha inside, made entirely of black stone.Location: Bodh Gaya, Bihar 824231Timings: Monday to Sunday (5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)Historical Facts:- There is a sacred Bodhi tree onsite, which is a descendent of the same tree under which the Buddha sat and attained enlightenment- The Mahabodhi Tree has been an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus for over 2,000 years- The original temple was built by King Ashoka in 260 BCE- Today, the temple is a UNESCO World Heritage SiteArchitecture:- The oldest elements of the Mahabodhi Temple made by King Ashoka can now be seen in a museum- There is an intricately carved stone railing that surrounds the temple complex- The temple is constructed out of bricks that are covered with stucco- The temple is 55 metres high and occupies an area of 4.8 hectares

One of the most exciting architectural marvels coming up in Bihar is the Glass-Floor Bridge, a massive skywalk whose specialty is its transparent floor. The bridge is supposed to be around 85 feet in length and 6 feet wide. The bridge is being constructed in the midst of five picturesque hills in the Rajgir area of Bihar.Up to 40 tourists can be accommodated on the bridge at the same time, who can observe the surrounding natural beauty through the clear glass floor and the surrounding open spaces on the bridge. Once the bridge is open to the public, you can also enjoy other activities such as ziplining, nature park safaris, picnics, and much more in the surroundings of the bridge.Location: Rajgir, Nalanda District, Bihar 803116, located at a distance of 95 km from PatnaImportance: The Glass Floor Bridge is only the second bridge of its kind in India, the other one being the famous Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh. Several other attractions including a ropeway, nature safaris, glass cabins, nature reserves, adventure activities, and parks are also going to be on offerArchitecture:- The length of the Glass Floor Bridge is set to be around 85 feet, and 6 feet in width.- The bridge is being built at a height of 400 feet above the ground and can accommodate up to 40 people at a time.- It is being built by the Bihar Government, in a bid to promote tourism in the state.- The bridge is surrounded by 5 towering hills in Rajgir.