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Some popular tourist places in Bihar include:
- Bodh Gaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site, where it is believed that the Buddha attained enlightenment.
- Vaishali, an ancient city and a major Buddhist pilgrimage site, where it is believed that the Buddha delivered his last sermon.
- Nalanda, an ancient Buddhist university and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was one of the most renowned institutions of higher learning in the world during its time.
- Rajgir, an ancient city that was the capital of the Magadha kingdom and has many historical and religious sites, including the Venuvana Monastery and the Saptaparni Cave.
- Patna, the capital of Bihar and a city with a rich cultural heritage, including the Patna Museum and the Golghar.
- Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where the Buddha delivered his first sermon.
- Pawapuri, an important Jain pilgrimage site where Lord Mahavira, the last Tirthankara of Jainism, attained Nirvana (liberation from the cycle of birth and death).
- Sasaram, a city known for the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, an Mughal emperor.
- Kakolat waterfall, a famous tourist spot for trekkers and nature lovers.
These are some of the famous tourist places in Bihar, there are many more places which are known for its culture, heritage, and natural beauty.
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