Vaishali Tourism

Buddhist Monks In Vaishali

Birthplace of Lord Mahavira

Situated 55 Km from the capital city Patna, Vaishali is an important destination for Buddhists as well Jains. Vaishali is famous as the place where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon before he died in Kushinagar around 483 BC. The sedate town of Vaishali was named after King Visala who was mentioned in epic of Ramayana. Some even believe that Vaishali was the first state in the world to bring in practice a democratic and republic government. This is also the birthplace of Mahavira, the last thithankar of Jainism. This is also the birthplace of Mahavira, the last thithankar of Jainism.

During the period when Pataliputra was the capital, Vaishali prospered and became the center of trade and commerce. It was this time when many Stupas, pillars and other Buddhist buildings were built. Today, these stupas and pillars, especially the Ashoka Pillar, are the main attraction in Vaishali.

If you are ready for a small excursion, then the best time to visit Vaishali is during October / November months. Around 35 km away from Vaishali is Sonepur which hosts Asia's largest cattle fair during this period. The fair lasts for nearly a fortnight during which millions of visitors experience this one of a kind event.

Masterpiece of Time

Being the most important Buddhist destination in India, most of the attraction that you will find here will be related to Buddhism. The main attraction undoubtedly is the magnificent Ashoka Pillar and Buddha Stupa.