Village Holiday


Village in India portrays the real Indian Lifestyle. Any Village in Bihar could be considered as the best model for reflecting the true essence of India. Today's fast paced life needs peaceful resort for a while and this urge created a new trend in the world of tourism called "Village Tourism". Village Tourism Bihar unfolds the beauty naturally placed around village in Bihar. Village Tourism Bihar offers a gamut of Village Holiday and provides an unmatched experience one could ever think of. Nepura, a Village in Bihar (Nalanda district), bagged the Tourism Award 2009 and been developed as one of the holiday villages in India. Since Village Tours and Travel is getting popularity these days, Village Tourism Bihar clubs pick of village in Bihar and aspire to delve village holiday that suits ones individual needs. BBT has designed Village Holiday for those who love Village Travel and wants to catch some beautiful moments Village Tourism Bihar offers.

Nepura (A Tourism Award Winning Village in Bihar) : Nepura , a village in Bihar, is 12 km from Rajgir on the Buddhist circuit in Bihar. Rajgir is famous in the world for its Jain and Buddhist sites. Nepura itself is in the vicinity of the ancient Nalanda University (The oldest University of the world).

Important Facts :
Nepura is known for its history of Tussar Silk weaving. This is the same place where Lord Buddha gave his important discourses to his disciples. The main attraction of the place is Chath pooja, celebrated twice a year.


Nepura Village Art and Craft :

Tussar Silk Weaving :
Residents of the Nepura have expertise in weaving Tussar silk. Especially the people belonging to the Tati community are engaged in the occupation. Tusar silk is known for its purity and texture is associated with this place. Villagers get this auspicious Tussar silk from the special variety of cocoons raised from the Sal and Arjun trees. It could be found in all natural shades of gold, dark, honey, tawny and cream. The use of Tussar dates back to the hundreds of years into traditional Indian Textile Industry. The local weavers make various designs out of the fabric, tailored by the trained and expert women.

Nepura Village Culture :
Nepura Village boosts of a rich culture, history and heritage displaying some of the most inspiring Buddhists monuments of the world. Weather one is on Village Holiday, spiritual trip or looking for something exciting & different, Nepura , a village in Bihar, has something to offer to every single traveler.

Cuisine :
Savor the tantalizing cuisine of Nepua on your Village travel to the state of Bihar. The people here love to cook, eat and feed. As in most other parts of Bihar, resident of Nepura village prefer eating vegetarian food. Rice, pulses and various vegetables are the staple food of this region.

Fairs and Festivals :
The most important festival celebrated in Bihar is Chhath pooja. It is celebrated with great interest and every individual don't miss to take in this huge festival. The festival is celebrated in the month of October and March every year. Pilgrims from all over the world gather all together on the banks of the Ganga river and worship the Sun God - Surya. One month before preparations for this festival starts. Womens decorate their houses, fast for two days and offer fruits and flowers to the Sun God. Locally the festival is known as Surya Shashti.

Malmas Fair :
On your Bihar Village Tours you can also be a part of the Malmas festival celebrated at Rajgir, every forth year. Legends say that during this event all the Gods and Goddess of the Hindu pantheon gather at Rajgir. Visiting this place is considered as extremely precious among the devotees.


Village Tours Bihar - (Excursion from Nepura Village)


Rajgir :
On the Village Holiday from the Nepura Village tourists can plan out their Village Tours and Travel. They can go for Buddhist pilgrimage center, Rajgir. It used to be the capital of powerful Magdhan Kingdom ruled by the King Bimbisara. In Rajgir you can visit the famous Japanese temple Nipponzan Myohoji. Hot springs around the Hindu and Jain temples at Rajgir are worth seeing.

Nalanda University :
This is the World's Oldest University. Tourists also visit the famous Nalanda University, founded in the 5th century AD. It was the largest learning center that the world has ever known and also played the central role in the development of Buddhism.