BIHAR

West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal surround Bihar. Patna, which was called Pataliputra in ancient times, is its present capital.

Modern Industries have creeped in here a lot, which look like giant monsters bellowing out smoke. Since this land was the birthplace of Buddhism, it has many Buddhist shrines scattered throughout the state. The state also boasts of many aborigines.

FACTS
Languages	:	Hindi, Maithili and Urdu..
Crops	:	Jute, millets, oilseeds, rice, sugarcane, tobacco
Industries	:	Cement, chemicals, fertilizers, Iron and steel, paper, petroleum and Sugar.
Airports	:	Gaya, Patna, Ranchi and Jamshedpur.
Time to visit	:	October to March.
Festivals	:	Durga Puja-Sept, Diwali-Oct, Tribal festivals.

PLACES OF INTEREST
Barauni	:	Industrial centre.
Bodh Gaya	:	Sacred Buddhist center,Stupas.
Gaya	:	Major Hindu pilgrim center.
Maithon	:	Dam site and holiday center, parks
Muzaffarnagar	:	Litchi orchards.
Nalanda	:	Ruins of ancient Buddhist University, Buddhist research Institute
Patna	:	Capital of Bihar, Museums and mosques, Sikh pilgrim center.
Rajmahal	:	Fort and antiques.
Sitamarhi	:	Pilgrim centre, Ramnavami mela.