Bihar is one of the various states of India which is called the land of officers because many IAS, and IPS of the country have come out from the land of Bihar. In ancient times, Bihar was considered the center of power, learning, and culture. Bihar is a land of monasteries and Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim, and Sikh pilgrimages. If you go for a walk here, you will get to see farm-barn and natural beauty. Those who see Bihar from their point of view have never been able to see it as a tourist spot. Whereas apart from farms, Bihar is also known for litigants. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about the famous hill station of Bihar. Let's know about them...
Ramshila Hill
Ramshila Pahari is one of the top hill stations in Bihar. It is situated at a distance of just 5 km from the Vishnupad temples of Gaya. One can easily reach here after trekking. People from around come here every weekend to have fun. The mention of this place is also seen in the Ramayana period. It is believed that Lord Rama did the body of his father Dasharatha at this place. Due to this many devotees also come here to do Pind Daan. The best time to visit Ramshila hill is from October to February.
Brahmajuni Hill
Brahmajuni Hill A hill station surrounded by historical temples, Brahmajuni Hill leaves no stone unturned to offer you beautiful views of lush green meadows and Vishnupad Temple. The Brahmajuni hill located in the Gaya district of Bihar is located 1 km southwest of the Vishnupad temple. Here on the Brahmajuni hills, you can see some historical caves, where the attractive carvings engraved on the stone walls are worth seeing. It is said that this is the place where Buddha gave his fire instructions to 1000 priests. Vishnupad Temple is said to be built on the footprints of Lord Vishnu which makes it a top tourist destination in Bihar.
Pragbodhi Hill Station
Pragbodhi Hill Station is located in Gaya, very close to Kiriyama village. Pragbodhi Hill Station is also known as Dhungeshwar. This place is also considered another name for the attainment of knowledge. It is said that Lord Buddha himself stayed here sometime before he attained enlightenment. It was here in a cave that he did the practice of truth. One of the most famous places here is a temple run by Tibetan monks, which you must visit for meditation. Along with this, on reaching the top of the hill, you also see many stupas, where a replica of Lord Buddha is seen.
Haunted hill
Pretshali Hill has located 11 km from Gaya and about 10 km from Ramshila hill. At the foot of this beautiful hill is the Brahma Kund lake, where pilgrims take a bath and offer pind daan, a ritual performed to propitiate the departed souls of ancestors and parents. There is a temple on the top of this hill called Ahilya Bai Temple, which gets a lot of respect from the people because of its architecture and beauty. After reaching here, you will hardly be able to assess the relief you get after fatigue.
Gurpa Hill
The Gurpa peak situated near Gurpa Nam village of Gaya is called by the local people Kukkutpadgiri. Gurpa peak is considered a sacred mountain peak. This is the best place to relax. Gurpa peak is surrounded by beautiful Hindu temples and Buddhist ruins. Also, this place has historical importance. There is an interesting story about this place, which you should know. Maha Kashyapa, the successor of Lord Buddha, was towards the end of his life, and at that time he was trying to climb this hill. In these, his foot got stuck between some rocks, but then the rocks themselves separated themselves and gave way to them. He reached up and meditated. As he meditated, the rocks collapse around him.