When planning a trip for a few days, most people prefer to visit hill stations. For example, people living around Delhi like visiting places full of mountains and natural beauty, like Uttarakhand and Himachal, on weekends. But if you live in Bihar and want to see a hill station, you do not need to go far; you can see a hill station near the state.
Lovely and peaceful places surround Bihar. If you want to visit a hill station there, we want to tell you about some near the state you can plan to visit with your friends and family.
Gurpa Mountain in Gaya
You can visit Gurpa Mountain in Gaya, the most famous state of Bihar. This place is also known as Gurupad Giri and Kukkut Pad. This hill station is located 50 kilometres from the Bihar-Jharkhand border. The natural view here is very captivating. Your mind will be delighted to see the view of the forest, waterfalls, sunrise and sunset. There is a temple named Gurupad on this hill. According to beliefs, there are footprints of Lord Vishnu there. It is very popular among the pilgrims of Hindu and Buddhist religions. Also, a beautiful view of the countryside is seen from the hill. You can visit this place anytime throughout the year.
Brahmajuni Hill
Brahmajuni Hill is a hill station located in the Gaya district of Bihar. This place is beautiful and surrounded by dense forest, green fields and many historical caves. This place is very famous for its historical and religious importance. According to beliefs, Lord Buddha gave Agni Updesh to about 1,000 priests on this hill. Also, you can go to visit the Vishnupad temple here. The beauty here is very captivating during monsoon. Apart from this, you can also enjoy trekking in the beautiful valleys here.
Pragbodhi
Pragbodhi hill station is located in Dhungeshwar, Bihar. According to beliefs, Prince Siddhartha meditated on this hill for six years after renouncing the world. There is a small cave here. It is believed that Prince Siddhartha took refuge here. There is a small temple near the cave, which some Tibetan monks run. The peak of the temple can be seen even from a distance. The best time to visit here is from October to February. Here you can visit the ancient caves. Apart from this, you can enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain.
