Stated below are some of the must visit places at Bhagalpur:
Vikramshila University
One of the two reputed Buddhist learning centres (the other being Nalanda University), it is one of the must visit places at Bhagalpur. Now in the state of ruins, the place draws attention for housing a Buddhist Stupa, a museum and numerous excavated sites.
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary
Gangetic dolphin is India’s National Aquatic Animal and the sanctuary supports efforts against its extinction. It is possible to spot the animal, and other specie like otter, turtles and ghariyal, especially during winter months.
Sandish Compund
It is a popular picnic spot, known for its decades old park and a small zoo.
Champanagar Digamber Jain Siddha Kshetra
Constructed many centuries ago, this Jain pilgrimage site is visited by the ardent followers from across the world. Popular as the place of salvation, it has a soothing atmosphere.
Temples
Bhagalpur is home to many temples, the most popular ones being Budhanath Shiva Temple, Snake Temple, Maa Kali Temple, Venkateswara Temple and Mukhriya Temples.
Monuments
Numerous monuments are among the top attractions of Bhagalpur. Tilka Majhi statue dedicated to the region’s first freedom fighter against the British and Ibrahim Hussain Khan Tomb are the two popular ones.
Kuppa Ghat
It is an interesting riverside place with main attraction being an ashram dedicated to Sage Mehi. It is believed that there are many hidden tourist places nearby that can be visited in the company of an expert city guide. The ashram has a beautiful garden and orchard housing attractive sculptures and paintings.
Other attractions at Bhagalpur include Vikramshila Setu (a long bridge constructed over River Ganga), Rajmahal Fossil Sanctuary, Tomb of Ghuran Shah Pir Baba, Lajpat Park, Sanjay Gandhi Park and Clock Tower.
