79 Places to Visit Near Munger

Best Time: October-December

India is an abode of underrated tourist hubs, each of them offering unique experiences, having exquisite cultural backgrounds, with profound history attached. Some have a marvellous architecture which was light years ahead of their times and some, sadly, almost forgotten. Such a gem is Nalanda, a beautiful integration of history, culture, knowledge, architecture and spirituality! Nalanda located in Bihar is around 100kms from the state capital, Patna an...

Best Time: October-March

Rajgir was originally known as Girivraj and is one of the first capitals of the Maghada empire. Under the rule of the Maghada dynasty, Rajgir was called as Rajgriha which literally means "the home of Royalty". Shishunaga claimed Rajgir to be it's capital under the Shishunaga Dynasty before it moved to Pataliputra. History also remembers this place to be one of the first places where Lord Gautam Buddha came for meditation. Located in the lush green and ...

Best Time: October to March

This pilgrim city is called 'Deo'-'Ghar', The Adobe of God for housing the Baidyanathdham temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. Tourists from around the world flock to this sacred place every year to be in the humbling presence of Lord Shiva and also to witness the traditional customs and culture that is unveiled here. The pilgrimage does not end in Bidyanathdham, a number of temples in different forms and shapes for different deities can be ...

Best Time: October- March

What history remembers as Pataliputra, is now known as Patna to the modern world. Patna was founded by the king of Maghda in 490 BCE. Patna was a place where scholars and artists were born, astrologers like Aryabhatta and Chanakya took birth at Patna as well.  Keeping its rich history intact, Patna is now a bustling city in the modern era. However, it is proud of its old culture and heritage as seen by its presence as the oldest city in history. Patna i...

Best Time: July- February

Madhubani is a town in the state of Bihar in India. It is a part of the Mithila region and falls in the Madhubani district after splitting from Darbhanga district. The term Madhubani means ‘forest of honey’ but at times it is also referred to as madhu vaani which means ‘sweet voice or language’. The place is mainly popular for its Madhubani Paintings and also for many popular people like Kalidas and Vidyapati who belonged from this region. It is said th...

Best Time: October - February

Bodhgaya, which is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site is located along the banks of Neranjana river in Bihar. Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree here. Pilgrims from all around the world visit this village throughout the year. The popular attractions here are the Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree. The temple is located near the Mahabodhi tree. Bodh Gaya is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Best Time: September-December

Vaishali has a long history of becoming a part of Bihar. In the present day, Vaishali resides in the present day Tirhut division of Bihar. Vaishali gets its name from King Vishal, from the Mahabharata. Vaishali has a lot of historic significance. It was the birthplace of Lord Mahavir and the resting place for Lord Gautam Buddha. Vaishali, before even the birth of Lord Mahavir, was, in fact, the capital Vajji confederation. Although the history of Vaisha...

Best Time: October - March

Jharkhand's most valuable possession after coal and minerals is its abundant forests. The state is situated on the Chhota Nagpur plateau, giving it an elevation from sea-level of about 600 meters. One such place blessed with untouched, raw forests is Hazaribagh. The town is full of nature's blessings in the form of hills, lakes and forests. One such highlight of the place is the wildlife sanctuary which is extremely beautiful.  There are three natural ...

Best Time: September-February

Bokaro is a region having a place with the territory of Jharkhand which was framed in the year 1991. With a height of 210 m from the sea level, Bokaro is situated on the Chhotanagpur Plateau. The city is chiefly included valleys and streams. Located in the truly flawless environment of the southern banks of waterway Damodar, Bokaro city has the Parasnath Hills, the stream Garga and the close-by Satanpur Hillocks. Bokaro can be called as one of the excep...

Best Time: October-May

Ramgarh is an ideal retreat for tourists who are searching for peacefulness and serenity, in the lap of nature. Packed with verdant apple, peach, pear and apricot plantations, Ramgarh, is a pleasant hill station situated at a height of 1789 m in Kumaon district of Uttarakhand. The spot is divided into two sections – the one situated on a rise, which is known as 'Malla'; and the other found downhill, which is alluded to as 'Talla'. This place is addition...

Best Time: September to April

Tarapith is a tiny hamlet of Sahapur Gram Panchayet, Margram Police Station found on the banks of River Dwarka in the state of West Bengal. It is settled in the flood plains amongst the green paddy fields. It resembles a typical Bengali settlement with thatched shelter huts and fish tanks. The village is placed 6 km from Rampurhat Sub-Division in the Birbhum district. Tarapith is known for its The Tantric Hindu Temple is devoted to the goddess Tara, a f...

Best Time: September-November

Malda, also known as the gateway of North Bengal, is a city in the state of West Bengal that is located in the Malda district and is at a distance of around 350 km from Kolkata, the capital city of the state. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Mahanadi and Kalindi. The city is most popular for its mangoes, Fazil that is distributed throughout India as well as beyond. Silk and jute are also among the popular products of the district. The city ...

Best Time: October to February

Purulia is the westernmost district in the state of West Bengal. It is a fascinating destination bestowed with breathtaking natural appeal. Purulia is gradually growing famous amongst the tourists. The town is adequately linked with the rest of the nation and grants a perfect getaway from the tedious lives in the cities. The serene destinations that will help you relax and unwind coupled with the calm ambience will take you another world. The fresh bree...

Best Time: October-January

A metropolitan city and a municipal corporation in West Bengal,  Durgapur happens to be the second planned city in India and also the only city to have operational dry dock in Eastern India. NH 19 passes through the city and SH 9 originates from the city. It is the most chosen gateway while travelling to other districts like Bolpur, Bankura, Birbhum and many more. It is an industrially advance city compared to the others in Eastern India. A small popula...

Best Time: Between August to March

A small town near Bolpur in Birbhun district of West Bengal, Santiniketan is home to the brilliant Indian poet and writer, Rabindra Nath Tagore. Known to few, the town is located at a distance of 80 kms from Kolkata. Today, the town is home to Visva Bharati University established by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore and later expanded by his son Rabindranath Tagore radically changed the concept of education of India. The gracefully laid out campus is an exc...

Best Time: October-March

Murshidabad, which was at first known as Maksudabad, is one of the greatest places of interest in West Bengal known for its chronicled significance that has seen a portion of the renowned Nawabs as the rulers of the spot. Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, who was the Diwan of Bengal under the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, moved the capital to Maksudabad from Dhaka and renamed the spot as Murshidabad. Located on the banks of the Bhagirathi, it is a city of w...

Best Time: November to February

Ranchi is a year-round destination in Jharkhand, where one can enjoy the celebration of culture and religion as well as nature. A place gifted with the forests, lakes, majestic waterfalls, and a variety of flora and fauna thriving in the Birsa zoo. Ranchi is also a tourist destination with a lot of colorful traditions, temples and cultural expressions. This subtropical city has the potential to contain the hustle and bustle of tourism while maintaining ...

Best Time: October-March

With much authentic noteworthiness, Bankura is a town well known for its slopes and temples and a treat for adventure sports lovers, for example, trekkers and climbers. The locale can genuinely invest heavily in having a wide scope of spots drawing in sightseers for an assortment of reasons extending from arts and architecture, terracotta temples, thick virgin backwoods, slopes and the grand spots at Mukutmonipur and so forth. Since antiquated occasions...

Best Time: October-March

A mainstream end of the week escape for Kolkata local people, Mukutmanipur in the Bankura region of Kolkata is a peaceful town with rich green woods, clear blue water and green slopes in the background. Renowned for the Mukutmanipur Dam which is the biggest earth water supply in India having been worked in the mid-50s to serve water for the irrigation system to ranchers, it is spread in more than 8000 sq km. Bangopalpur Reserve Forest is home to numerou...

Best Time: November-February

Bishnupur is a town in the Bankura District of West Bengal and is situated at around 132 km from Kolkata. It is popular for its terracotta temples and Baluchari sarees. The town has a superb past that is reflected in its rich heritage, music, and crafted works, for example, stoneware and weaving. Confronting a lack of stones to fabricate temples, the Malla rulers manufactured terrific terracotta places of worship to praise their adoration for Lord Krish...