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 Once the capital of the Lichcavis, Vaishali is one of the oldest republics of the world. It was here that Buddha preached his last sermon and announced his approaching 'nirvana'. It became the venue for the 2nd Buddhist council a hundred years later. King Ashoka erected a commemorative pillar at Kolhua to mark this place.
Vaishali is also a place of great religious importance to the Jains, as Lord Mahavira was born and preached his doctrine here. He was the 24th tirthankar. Vaishali's notable monuments are (i) Lion Pillar of Ashoka (ii) Raja Vaishala ka Garh (iii) Lotus Tank (iv) Barvan Pokhar temple (v) Jain Temple (vi) Hari Katora and (vii) Buddhist Stupas.
| Location |
around 55 km from Patna |
| Distance |
Hajipur (35 kms) |
| STD Code |
06225 |
| Language |
Hindi, Vajjika, Maithili, & English |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Summer : Max. 44 Min.21
Winter : Max. 23 Min. 6
October to March. |
| Entertainment |
Museums, Stupa, Temple, Durgah, Coronation Tank. |
| How to Reach |
Air: The nearest airport is Patna 56 km connected by Indian Airlines to Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, Ranchi and Lucknow.
Rail: Hajipur (35 km) on the North Eastern Railway is the nearest railway station
Road: Regular bus services connect Vaishali to Patna via Lalgunj, Hajipur and Muzaffarpur. Vaishali is connected by road to Patna (55 km), Muzaffarpur (36 km) and Hajipur (35 km).
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