Purvi Champaran - 2 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Purvi Champaran

East Champaran is an administrative district in the state of Bihar in India. The district headquarters are located at Motihari.

Types of Attractions in Purvi Champaran

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Purvi Champaran

Ashoka Pillar, Lauriya Araraj

The Laur Pillar is located in the village of Lauriya Areraj in the East Champaran district of Bihar. It is situated at a distance of 16 km from the west of Motihari-Pratapur main road. The Pillar was constructed by the Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka in 249 BC.

Kesariya Buddha Stupa

Kesariya Buddha Stupa

Buddhist Temples

Old Ruins

Considered to be the tallest and biggest Buddhist Stupa in the world, Kesaria Stupa was built by the great ruler Ashoka. This is the place where Buddha in his last days donated his begging bowl. The structure serves as a brilliant example of Buddhist architecture and is adorned with a large number of Buddhist statues.

Map of attractions in Purvi Champaran

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