Anga Tourism

Anga Tourism

जलालगढ़ का किला, पूर्णिया (Jalalgarh Fort) – Purnea

Jalalgarh Fort, Purnea

There is no solid evidence of the history of Jalalgarh Fort, however historians say that this fort was built by Sayyid Muhammad Jalaluddin Khan in 1722. Sayyid Muhammad Jalaluddin was the king of Kishanganj and he built the fort to protect the kingdom from invasion from Nepal.

This fort is quadrangle shaped, was once the night and glory of the royal family of Purnia.

Some other historians say that, then Nawab, Saif Khan had built the fort strategically, to defend the city against Nepali invasion. The ruins of this fort is still visited by many enthusiastic tourists. And some have to say that even before 1722, the fort was present there.

Jalalgarh Fort, Purnea

The sheer beauty, left even in the remains, holds evidence of Hindi as well as Islamic examples of architecture.

It is also said that this fort was built to protect the people and migrants from loot. A few years later, the Jalalgarh …

बेगूसराय संग्रहालय (Begusarai Museum) – Begusarai

Begusarai Museum

Established in the year 1981, this government museum houses physical evidences that witnessed the rich cultural history of Begusarai. Stone sculptures of Lord Buddha, Lord Ganesh, Sun God and Lord Vishnu etc. can be seen here. Coins, ranging from the period of Pal rule, Mauryan Rule to the end of British Era in India are treasured in the museum.

Other attractions include manuscripts, terracotta and pottery specimens. Art objects are collected from all around the town, though the centuries.

Begusarai Museum

This is the most important place in the city, where you will get to see many important things related to history. Through this museum, you can understand many important aspects of Bihar and ancient India.

Timings:

This museum is open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. But it is closed on Mondays.

Idol of lord Ganesha at Begusarai Museum

This museum is the most ideal place to understand th…

सिमरिआ घाट धाम, बेगूसराय (Simaria Ghat Dham) – Begusarai

Simaria Ghat, Begusarai

Simaria is a village in India along the Ganges river in Begusarai district bihar. It is in Bihar and near Barauni. Thousands of pilgrims gather at Simaria Ghat every year to take a holy dip in Ganga on the occasion of Kartik Purnima.

It is near Barauni. Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' was born on 23 September 1908 in Simaria village, then part of Bengal Presidency, British India, now in Begusarai District.

Simaria is a famous Ganga Ghat from time immemorial. Ardh Kumbh Mela has also been held here.

We know Simaria Dham as Kalpwas Mela. It is believed that since the time of King Videha, the tradition of Kalpwas fair is going on, on the banks of river Ganga in Simaria. In spite of the changing environment since then, in the month of Karthik, people of Kalpa make a quarry on a pile of sand and consume the same to Ganges for a month.

Simaria Ghat, Begusarai

Nearby local people come here to take bath in…

अजातशत्रु का किला, बेगूसराय (Ajatshatru Fort) – Begusarai

Ajatshatru Fort, Begusarai

Ajatshatru fort is a major tourist attraction in suburb Begusarai. It was built in the 6th century by the king of Magadha, Ajatshatru. The son of King Bimbisar and Queen Chelna, he was known as the most feared and powerful king to ever rule over Magadha.

Traditions in Jain and Buddhist differ a little in small details, but he was a follower of both traditions. He ruled over majority of Northern India and he was the one who built Pataliputra, now known as Patna, the capital of the state. He has eight wives, according to Jain legends. He is known to die in 461 BC. The fort is an important defending fortress and is now mostly in ruins. It is of high historical importance.

This place is located near Garhpura village.

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बरौनी रिफाइनरी, बेगूसराय (IOCL, Barauni Refinery) – Begusarai

Barauni Refinery in the Begusarai District of the state of Bihar in India was the dream project of Shrikrishna Sinha the first chief minister of Bihar.

HistoryBarauni RefineryThe second refinery of the country, Barauni Refinery, in the Bihar state of India, was built in collaboration with the Soviet Union at a cost of Rs. 49.4 crores and went on stream in July, 1964. It is situated 125 kilometres (78 mi) from Patna and was commissioned with a refining capacity of 1 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) to process Assam (Naharkatiya) crude oil. The refinery was dedicated to the Nation by the then Union Minister for Petroleum, Prof. Humayun Kabir on 15th January 1965.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Barauni, Begusarai

The initial capacity of 1 million tonnes per year was expanded to 3 million tonnes per year by 1969. The present capacity of this refinery is 6.100 million tonnes per year. Indian Oil Corporation has planned to expand its capacit…

राजेंद्र सेतु मोकामा, बेगूसराय (Rajendra Bridge Mokama) – Begusarai

Rajendra Setu, Mokama, Begusarai

Rajendra Setu, or Simaria Bridge, is a bridge across the Ganges that was the first to link the northern and southern portions of the state of Bihar. The location of the bridge was based on the work of M. Visvesvaraya, who was more than 90 years old at the time. In a wheelchair, he visited the bridge site on the special request of Bihar's chief minister, Shri Krishna Sinha. It was the first bridge over the Ganges to be built in independent India (after 1947).

The road-cum-rail bridge near Hathidah in Patna district and Simaria in Begusarai district was inaugurated in 1959 by Jawaharlal Nehru, prime minister of India, and Shri Krishna Sinha. The bridge was constructed by Braithwaite, Burn & Jessop Construction Company. It is about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) long and carries a two-lane road and a single-line railway track.

Rajendra Bridge, Mokama - Begusarai

A new bridge, carrying the four-lane NH 31 and double-track rail, …

कुमार कलिका प्रसाद सिंह आवास, गिद्धौर, जमुई (Kumar Kalika Prasad Singh House) – Gidhaur, Jamui

Jamindar Kumar Kalika Prasad Singh House - Gidhaur, Jamui

तिरपुर सुंदरी मंदिर, गिद्धौर, जमुई (Tirpur Sundari Temple) – Gidhaur, Jamui

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सुख निवास पैलेस, गिद्धौर, जमुई (Sukh Niwas Palace) – Gidhaur, Jamui

Sukh Niwas Palace - Gidhaur, Jamui

नौलखागढ़ किला, जमुई (Ruins of Naulakhagarh Fort) – Jamui

Ruins of Naulakhagarh Fort - Jamui

पटनेश्वर मंदिर, जमुई (Patneshwar Temple) – Jamui

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काली मंदिर, मलयपुर, जमुई (Kali Mandir) – Malaypur, Jamui

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दुर्गा मंदिर गिद्धौर, जमुई (Durga Temple) – Gidhaur, Jamui

Durga Temple, Gidhaur, Jamui

लाल कोठी, गिद्धौर, जमुई (Lal Kothi) – Gidhaur, Jamui

लाल कोठी गिद्धौर

गिद्धौर किला, जमुई (Gidhaur Fort) – Jamui

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खैरा किला, जमुई (Khaira Fort) – Jamui

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Khaira Fort - Jamui

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स्वामी विवेकानंद आश्रम, सिमुलतला, जमुई (Swami Vivekanand Ashram) – Simultala, Jamui

Swami Vivekanand Ashram - Simultala, Jamui

राजा बाड़ी, सिमुलतला, जमुई (Naldanga Palace / Rajar Bari/ Raja Kothi / The Palace of Queen of Dhaka) – Simultala, Jamui

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सिमुलतला की पुरानी हवेलियां, जमुई (Old Villas of Simultala) – Jamui

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महावीर वाटिका, जमुई (Mahaveer Vatika Eco Park) – Jamui

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धरहरा नदी एवं झरना, सिमुलतला, जमुई (Dharhara River & Falls) – Simultala, Jamui

Dharhara River & Falls - Simultala, Jamui

Shimultala Dharara Falls is a fascinating place where tourists are bound to get better. It is a wonderful place to take pictures in the middle of the falls. You can enjoy Dharara Falls the most, mainly in winter. Lots of Rocks covered this place. For nature lover and photographer have to come at least once. The river name is Telwa. It's about 13 km.from Simultala. Go there with family and kids, also enjoy their. It's good picnic spot., Huge volume of water running at high speed is the beauty of this falls.

Dharhara River & Falls - Simultala, Jamui

Its not crowded and water is clear. You can jump from one rock to another and its very thrilling. July to September is the best time to enjoy the beauty of water falls. Very remote area, no food stalls are available here. Don't visit during the picnic months(December 25-15th January).

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