Bihar

Oaks Bodhgaya Location: In the Indian town of Bodhgaya, a UNESCO site where Buddha is said to have found enlightenment Grade: Upscale Keys: 78 Facilities: Gymnasium, a rooftop…

Oaks Hotels & Resorts, the Australian brand acquired by Thailand's Minor Hotels, has made its debut in India with the opening of the opening of Oaks Bodhgaya. The new hotel is located…

The Indian government has secured a loan with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund the construction of the country's longest bridge. Spanning the River Ganges in the northeastern…

A series of new train services have been launched in Bihar. On 22 June, India’s Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, inaugurated a new daily train service, the Janhit…

The Indian government has pledged INR6 billion (US$90.4 million) to boost the tourism industry in the northeast state of Bihar. The funding, which was announced by Prime Minister…

India's Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation, Dr Mahesh Sharma, visited the mountainous region of Ladakh and the eastern state of Bihar last week, to discuss plans for the…

Bihar received a total of 10.96 lakh foreign tourists last year.  “The visitor arrival showcases the emergence of our state as a mainstream tourist destination. It has been due to…