Motihari Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Motihari

Kesaria is famous for having the largest Buddhist Stupa of the world. ASI, i.e., the Archaeological Survey of India discovered it in 1998. The Stupa stands dominating the skyline at 104 ft. It is even taller than the Borobodur Stupa in Java.

It was taller than 150 ft in height but was reduced to 104 feet after the 1934 earthquake in Bihar. The Buddhist style of architecture is clearly manifested in the stupa and can be a pleasure to observe.

Moti Jheel is a historical canal located in the heart of the city of Motihari. Beautiful sceneries and views embellish either side of the canal. Moti Jheel is the most famous tourist attraction of Motihari and is popular among visitors touring Bihar on a regular basis.

Various activities such as boating form a major part of tourist engagement. The setting sun offers a unique opportunity to onlookers from the Moti Jheel to feel the beauty of nature.

Chakia is a key commercial town and a Nagar Panchayat in the Purvi Champaran district of Bihar. The railway station is called Chakia and is the closest railway station to Kesaria Stupa, a celebrated Buddhist pilgrimage site of the region.

Gandhi Memorial’s foundation stone was laid in 1972 to honour nationalism. Mr. Vidyakar Kavi, a Gandhian, dedicated it to the nation. This memorial pillar commemorates the memory of Champaran Satyagrah of Mahatma Gandhi who spearheaded the voice against the atrocities of the British Indigo planters against poor peasants of Champaran.