Capital city of Bihar, it is an important business centre of eastern India. More significantly, it is a gateway to the Budhist and Jain pilgrim centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya and Pawapuri. Some of the interesting tourist places in Patna itself would be Golghar, Harmandirji, Jalan Museum, Martyrs' Memorial, Kumrahar, Pathar Ki Masjid, Patna Museum, Khuda Baksh Oriental Library and Agam Kuan.

It is located 90 kms from Patna lies the ruins of one of the most famous centres of learning in the ancient world, Nalanda University, built in the 5th century BC.
 
 
 

Rajgir

Situated amidst lush green hills Rajgir lies 102 kms. from Patna and is sacred to the memory of the founder of both Buddhism and Jainism. Lord Buddha spent many months of retreat here during the rainy season.
 
 
 

Vaishali

Vaishali has a past that pre-dates recorded history. It is held that town derives its name from king Vishal, whose heroic deeds are narrated in the Hindu epic Ramayana. This city is also popular because of the belief that the Jain Tirthankar, Lord Mahavira was born here.
 
 
 

Bodhgaya

Serene and quiet this tiny little vilage, holiest among holy places is Bodhgaya, where the quest of prince Siddharth was fulfilled after years of seeking the truth and saga of Buddha began.
Lying in sylvan solitude this sacred place is situated on the bank of river Niranjana(Modern Falgu). It is 13 kms. from Gaya. Thus, Gaya is a very sacred pilgrim centre for Hindus.
   

Chotanagpur

Blissfully remote and uniquely beautiful, the tranquil environment of Chotanagpur offers an ideal escape from the restrictions of civilization. The landscape combines the raucous vivacity, the exquisite scenery the creeking ox carts and innocent tribal looks that  will greet one everywhere.
 
 
 

Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh means a thousands gardens. It is a famous health hill resort situated on a height of 2,019ft. above sea level. It has an excellent climate with beautiful sceneries all around it in the midst of dense forest. It is rich in flora and fauna. Other places to visit would be Canary Hill, Hazaribagh Lake, Wild Life Sanctuary, Tilaiya Dam, Rajrappa, Konar Dam.
 
 
 

Ranchi

Situated picturesquely in the heart of Chotanagpur at an altitude of 2,140 ft. above sea level is the nucleus of the region.This place is well known for its scenic attractions, water falls, barren rocks and hillocks. Some of the scenic attractions in and around this town would be Ranchi Hill and Ranchi Lake, Tagore Hill, Kankedam and Jagannath Temple, Hundru Falls, Jonha Falls, Sita and Dassam Falls, Hinri Falls, Breeding Centre and Mc Cluskieganje.
 
 
 

Netarhat

It is situated 156 kms. from Ranchi and is basically a hill station of Bihar. Netarhat is a beautiful resort during summer. Dense forests, serpentine roads, cool bracing breeze, moonlit nights must have persuaded the English to call this place which possibly sums up nature and heart of Netarhat. Nearby places to visit would be Magnolia Point, Upper Ghagri Water Falls, Lower Ghagri Water Falls, Koel view Point, Lodh Falls, Sadni Falls, Betla National Park, Dhanbad, Topchanchi Lake,Jharia, Sindri, Maithon Dam, Panchet Dam, Bokaro, Jamshedpur, Dolwa Hill Top.