DEPARTMENT OF DDU KAUSHAL KENDRA

RAJIV GANDHI SOUTH CAMPUS, BARKACHHA BHU

SUBMITTED TO:
Dr. IRFAN AHMED ANSARI

SUBMITTED BY:- SUMIT KUMAR

BACHELOR OF VOCATION
In Hospitality And Tourism Management
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“DESTINATION VISIT AND CASE STUDIES” by Sumit
Kumar is the bona fide work of him submitted to RGSC,
BHU for consideration in partial fulfilment of the requirement
for the award of the degree of B.VOC. HTM.
The original research work was carried out by him under my
supervision in the academic year 2020-21. On the basis of the
declaration made by him I recommend this project report for
evaluation.

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Dr. IRFAN AHMED
ANSARI
 DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the project report entitled
“DESTINATION VISIT AND CASE STUDIES”
submitted by me to RGSC (BHU), in partial fulfilment
of the requirement for the award of the degree of
B.VOC. HTM is a record of bona fide project work carried
out by me under the guidance of Dr. IRFAN AHMED
ANSARI further declare that the work reported in this project
has not been submitted and will not be submitted, either in
part or in full, for the award of any other degree or diploma in
this institute or any other institute or university.

SUMIT KUMAR Signature of the

Candidate

Date:-15/07/21
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This report work has been carried out to meet the academic
requirements of Banaras Hindu University for completion of
B.VOC (HTM). I would like to put on record, the
appreciation and gratitude to all who have rendered their
support and input. Without them, it would not have been
possible for me to complete this project work.

I have received immense guidance from my guide Dr. IRFAN

AHMED ANSARI, Professor, Department of DDU
Kaushal Kendra R.G.S.C, B.H.U for providing necessary
information regarding the project. I would therefore like to
convey sincere gratitude to him. I would also like to express
special thanks of gratitude to our H.O.D Dr.MP ARIHAR
SIR who gave me the golden opportunity to do this
wonderful project.

Thanking you
Sumit Kumar
 PREFACE
It is a great opportunity for me to have the Bachelor Of
Vocation In Hospitality And Tourism Management in
RGSC (BHU), BARKACHHA. In the accomplishment of
this degree I am submitting a project report on
“DESTINATION VISIT AND CASE STUDIES”. Subject
to the limitation of time efforts and resources every possible
attempt has been made to study the problem deeply. The
whole project is measured through the questionnaire, the data
further analyzed and interpreted and the result was obtained.
The whole project has been divided into 6 chapters.
1. Vaishali, Bihar
2. Bodh Gaya, Bihar
3. Nalanda, Bihar
4. Rajgir, Bihar
5. Patna, Bihar
6. Muzaffarpur, Bihar

PROJECT SUMMARY
Bihar (Hindi: बिहार, Urdu: ‫بہار‬, pronounced [bɪ
ˈɦaːr] (About this soundlisten)) in eastern
India is one of the oldest inhabited places in
the world with a history going back 3000
years. The rich culture and heritage of Bihar
is evident from the innumerable ancient
monuments that are dotted all over the
state. Bihar is home to many tourist
attractions and is visited by large numbers of
tourists from all over the world.[1] Around
total 6 million tourists visit Bihar every year.

CHAPTER- 1
Vaishali, Bihar
  ABOUT
Vaishali has a long history of becoming a part of Bihar. In
the present day, Vaishali resides in the present day Tirhut
division of Bihar. Vaishali gets its name from King Vishal,
from the Mahabharata. Vaishali has a lot of historic
significance. It was the birthplace of Lord Mahavir and the
resting place for Lord Gautam Buddha. Vaishali, before even
the birth of Lord Mahavir, was, in fact, the capital Vajji
confederation. Although the history of Vaishali is famous,
there is very little known about this small district. The villages
in and around Vaishali are known and famous for their rich
culture and heritage. They make a very good and significant
tourist spot to visit. Lord Buddha is known to have spent a lot
of time here and decided on finally resting here before his
death. This also leads King Ashoka, a true devotee, to make
the Ashoka pillar under the Buddhist influence.

Surrounded by banana and mango plantations, Vaishali is a

very famous religious place. The footsteps of Lord Ram in the
Ramchaura temple also brings out the Hindu devotees to visit
Vaishali. The Ramayana tells us that Vaishali was once ruled
by King Vaishal. History tells us that Vaishali was one of the
first republics in the world. Thus, history in Vaishali is rich
and one with many possibilities.

HISTORY
History in Vaishali is rich and one with many
possibilities. In the present day, Vaishali resides in the
Tirhut division of Bihar. Vaishali gets its name from
King Vishal, from the Mahabharata. Vaishali has a lot
of historic significance. It was the birthplace of Lord
Mahavir and the resting place for Lord Gautam Buddha.
Vaishali, before even the birth of Lord Mahavir, was, in
fact, the capital Vajji confederation. Although the
history of Vaishali is famous, there is very little known
about this small district. The villages in and around
Vaishali are known and famous for their rich culture
and heritage. Surrounded by banana and mango
plantations, Vaishali is a very famous religious place.
The footsteps of Lord Ram in the Ramchaura temple
also brings out the Hindu devotees to visit Vaishali. The
Ramayana tells us that Vaishali was once ruled by King
Vaishal. Lord Buddha is known to have spent a lot of
time here and decided on finally resting here before his
death. This also leads King Ashoka, a true devotee, to
make the Ashoka pillar under the Buddhist influence.

How to reach

The only way to reach Vaishali is by road. It doesn't

have an exclusive railway station or airport.

How to Reach by Flight

The nearest airport is in Patna and it takes about an hour
to reach from there. One can take a cab or taxi to cover
an hour distance and reach Vaishali.

How to Reach by Train

About 15.2 km away, the nearest railway station is in
Hajipur. It takes about 17 mins to reach Vaishali from
here. Numerous auto rickshaws are available to
complete the journey.

How to Reach by Bus

Easy availability of buses can be found in and around
the city of Vaishali. By road, is the best way of reaching
Vaishali.

How to Reach by Road

Buses, cabs and taxis are available to reach Vaishali.
The roads are decent enough to travel.

How to travel within

Autorickshaws are available from every corner of
Vaishali especially in front of temples.

Food in Vaishali

As a part of Bihar, Vaishali has a lot to offer in the

Bihari cuisine of food. this includes a variety of
delicacies such as Kadhi Chawal, Khichdi, Litti Chokha
etc. One must savour the food that is found in front of
the temples and can also explore many other North
Indian and some influence of Kolkata cuisine in the
food.

Vaishali Itinerary
DAY 1:

-Visit Raja Vishal's Ghar

-Offer prayers in Bawan Pokhar Temple

- Visit the Ashok Pillar

-Visit Lion Pillar

-Travel to Ananda Stupa

Top Places to Visit in Vaishali

The Ashoka pillar

Hajipur

CHAPTER- 2
 BODH GAYA

Bodh Gaya Tourism

Bodhgaya, which is the most important

Buddhist pilgrimage site is located along
the banks of Neranjana river in Bihar.
Gautama Buddha attained
enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree
here. Pilgrims from all around the
world visit this village throughout the
year. The popular attractions here are
the Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi
Tree. The temple is located near the
Mahabodhi tree. Bodh Gaya is one of
the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hotels and Guest Houses

Tourists prefer monastery guest houses than hotels.

These are usually cheaper. Hotels are also available
but will be full during peak seasons, book in
advance

Restaurants and Food

Bodh Gaya is famous for sweets. There are
numerous restaurants which serve North Indian and
Bihari cuisine. Non-vegetarian food and alcohol are
not available due to the religious significance of the
village.

Bodh Gaya Itinerary

Day 1: Visit the Thai Monastery, Mahabodhi
Temple and Vishnu Temple.

Day 2: Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple and head

to the Buddha statue.
Top places to visit in Gaya

Vishnupad Temple, Gaya

Vietnamese Temple

Tibetan Refugee Market

Thai Monastery

Royal Bhutan Monastery

Meditate and Relax

Muchalinda Lake

Mahabodhi Temple Complex Book store

Mahabodhi Temple

Jama Masjid

Kundan Bazaar
Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple

Great Buddha Statue

Chinese Temple

Cankamana

Brahmayoni Temple
CHAPTER-3
Nalanda, Bihar
Nalanda Tourism
India is an abode of underrated tourist
hubs, each of them offering unique
experiences, having exquisite cultural
backgrounds, with profound history
attached. Some have a marvellous
architecture which was light years
ahead of their times and some, sadly,
almost forgotten. Such a gem is
Nalanda, a beautiful integration of
history, culture, knowledge,
architecture and spirituality! Nalanda
located in Bihar is around 100kms from
the state capital, Patna and can be easily
reached by roads with nearest Railway
station being in Rajgir. Nalanda has
been one of the most favourite weekend
getaway for people of Bihar,
Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha for
a long time now, resulting in its diverse
culture.

The city of Nalanda dates back to 5th

century where it was the centre of
academic excellence till 12th ce. It has
carried the essence and calmness of
Buddhism in it all this while, giving the
travellers a sneak-peek into its glorious
past. The city is mostly about the ruins
of Nalanda University which takes an
entire day to be explored properly, but
if there for a weekend, it has a lot more
to offer. What can surprise a visitor the
most that how beautiful a mix Nalanda
is of culture, history, education and
spirituality, and how effortlessly it
balances all traits of its uniqueness with
none overshadowing the other. In terms
of the lifestyle it provided its students, it
still today has no match and it is evident
when having seen its rooms designed for
the students. They were spacious, airy
and very comfortable. What is also
amazing to see is the size of the
granaries it had, truly defining its
grandeur.
Nalanda derives its name from the
flower "LOTUS" which is the symbol
for knowledge. It was the centre of
Buddhism and its teachings and
reachings reached the rest of the world,
as its students were not just Indians but
of diversified ethnicities, specially
South-Asians. Coming to education, it
was definitely the best during its time
and did really well along with
Vikramshila and Taxila.
NALANDA THROUGH HISTORY

It was during the Gupta empire that

Nalanda flourished to its best. To
achieve greater heights of success,
educators from Taxila were called to
share their experiences and nurture the
students. Many kings of the Gupta
dynasty contributed to its growth and
kept adding things to facilitate the
environment. They considered it a great
way to showcase their power and also to
maintain the notion in public of being
an admirer of knowledge and
promoting education.

Nalanda produced many scholars who

went on to occupy great positions in
various kingdoms. Some even
considered it a threat and started to
think about putting education at
Nalanda to an end. Whereas on the
other hand, some rulers unaware of it's
academic intentions, considered it to be
a fortress and thought of the ing
whosoever built it to be of immense
power to have constructed such piece of
great architecture. One of them was
Bakhtiyar Khilji whose army invaded
Nalanda and put it on fire. It marked its
destruction.
For years, Nalanda remained hidden
beneath layers of land until 1971 when
it was found in an excavation. Since
then it has been a jewel in India's
history declaring India's dominance in
education.

How to reach
The easiest way to visit Nalanda is to
reach Patna, the capital city of Bihar by
any suitable means as Patna is well
connected to almost all the major cities
through flights, trains as well as roads.
Then from Patna a taxi can be taken to
reach Nalanda which is approximately
100 kms and takes nearly 1.5 hours.

How to Reach by Flight

Jay Prakash Narayan airport, Patna is
the nearest airport being 92 kms away.
Patna airport is connected to airports of
all metro cities in India, apart from that
it is connected to Bangalore,
Hyderabad, Raipur, Ranchi, Allahabad,
Bhubaneshwar and Guwahati. Further,
a taxi can be taken from the airport
itself to Nalanda.

How to Reach by Train

Patna Railway station around 90 kms
away, is connected to almost all the
states and covers many major cities. A
bus/taxi can be taken from Patna. The
nearest Railway station is in Rajgir,
which is 12 kms far and is connected to
Delhi, Gaya and Patna. A taxi/auto
rickshaw can be taken to reach
Nalanda.

How to Reach by Bus

The easiest way to reach by Bus is to
take a bus from Patna. Else it is also
connected by bus to major cities of
Bihar like Gaya and some cities of
Jharkhand like Ranchi.

How to Reach by Road

It is well connected with roads so that it
can be reached by people from any part
of the country.

How to travel within

Apart from the ruins of Nalanda
University, there are a few other things
which can be paid a visit. Most of these
places are in the range of 1-2 kms, and
can be covered while walking,
otherwise, the best way to travel around
is to get autorickshaws which are quite
cheap, if bargained well!

NALANDA TODAY
While some tourists choose to take a
leave from this stupendous city after
visiting Pawapuriand Kundalpur, some
return back to their hotels to indulge a
bit more in Nalanda's culture and
culinary art. Owing to its more or less
religious and spiritual aura, the city's
food is quite simple and plain yet
delicious, for example, the famous
Bihari litti-chokha, sattu ka paratha,
and baingan ka bharta.

Overall, Nalanda not only never fails to

surprise its visitors with its intelligent
architecture, but it also inspires to seek
knowledge and live to make our lives
count in the right way, serving its
purpose of enlightenment till date, after
years of negligence and ignorance. But
one thing is for sure, every traveller bids
Nalanda goodbye feeling a bit more
proud Indian every single time!
Nalanda Itinerary
DAY 1:

Reach Nalanda University

Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall
The Great Stupa (preferably in evening)
Nalanda Archaeological Museum
Nav Nalanda Mahavihara
DAY 2:

Pawapuri
Kundalpur
Surya Mandir

Top Places to Visit in Nalanda

Surya Mandir
Nav Nalanda Mahavihara

Pawapuri

Nalanda Archaeological Museum

Nalanda University

Kundalpur

CHAPTER-4
Rajgir, Bihar
Rajgir Tourism
Rajgir was originally known as Girivraj
and is one of the first capitals of the
Maghada empire. Under the rule of the
Maghada dynasty, Rajgir was called as
Rajgriha which literally means "the
home of Royalty". Shishunaga claimed
Rajgir to be it's capital under the
Shishunaga Dynasty before it moved to
Pataliputra. History also remembers
this place to be one of the first places
where Lord Gautam Buddha came for
meditation.

Located in the lush green and rocky

hills, Rajgir is a small city in Bihar. It
has a spiritual sense in its air. What's
interesting about this place is that it
comes under the Nagaland district
under the Indian State of Bihar. In the
earlier days when medicine was not a
usual practice, people would advise
making a visit to the Rajgir hot springs.
It was believed that these hot springs
have healing powers to give aid to the
people. Rajgir is known to be the place
where Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavir
are said to have spent time thereby
making it a very important religious
place.

Nature has blessed this place with a

dense forest, green valley and elaborate
caves. The presence of Lord Buddha
and Lord Mahavir makes it notable for
Buddhism and Jainism. Rajgir literally
means "Royal Mountains". The
historical significance of this place can
be dated back to the fifth century BC.
The significant presence of various
Buddhist and Jain scriptures tell about
the presence of these communities. The
historical and spiritual aura of this
place calls you out to visit!
Coexistence of Buddhism and Jainism
Rajgir is known to be the place where
Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavir are
said to have spent time thereby making
it a very important religious place. The
presence of Lord Buddha and Lord
Mahavir makes it notable for Buddhism
and Jainism. Nature has blessed this
place with a dense forest, green valley
and elaborate caves. Located in lush
green and rocky hills, Rajgir is a small
city in Bihar. The historical significance
of this place can be dated back to the
fifth century BC. Rajgir was originally
known as Girivraj and is one of the first
capitals of the Maghada empire.

How to reach
Reaching Rajgir is not much hassle as it
is well connected with other major cities
either by roadways, airways or railways.
Frequent buses ply to and from this city
to other major cities of Bihar.

How to Reach by Flight

Rajgir doesn't have its own airport. The
nearest airport is in Bodh Gaya, Patna
that is 57 km away from the city of
Rajgir. From there one can always hire
a car or taxi to reach Rajgir.
How to Reach by Train
Rajgir has its own railways station with
daily trains from major cities like Delhi,
Kolkata etc.

How to Reach by Bus

There are many frequent buses that
commute from many cities and towns
across India. BSTDC have a range of
buses starting from non-air conditioned
to air-conditioned at variable prices.
These buses ply from Bodh Gaya and
Patna on a regular basis.

How to Reach by Road

Buses and cabs are available for
commuting to the city from other cities.

How to travel within

Taxis, cabs and tongas are available for
travel within the city.
Food of Rajgir
Food in Rajgir touches two extremes.
There is the basic and staple North
Indian food and on the other hand,
there is exquisite Japanese, Thai,
Korean and Chinese cuisine. Fine dining
may not be a concept here but food can
be easily available around tourist spots
and other attractions. Mainly, Bihari
food will be available around this place.

Rajgir Itinerary
DAY 1:

- Visit Huen Tsang Memorial Hall.

- Walk through Nalanda Archaeological

Museum and ruins.

- Visit Venu Vana Kalandakanivapa.

DAY 2:

- Relax at the Rajgir Hot Springs

- Visit Griddhakuta Peak to get a

panaromic view of the surroundings

- Visit Sariputra Stupa.

DAY 3:

- Visit Bimbisar Jail for some history.

- Visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa.

- Take a walk in the Jivaka's Mango

Garden.

- Visit the Ghora Katora Lake.

- Reach the Ashok Stupa Peak.

Top Places to Visit in Rajgir

Venuvana

Veerayatan Museum

Tapodharma or the Lakshmi Narayan

Mandir

Sonabhandar

Saptaparni Caves

Pawapuri

Maniar Matth

Rajgir Ropeway

Makhdum Kund
Japanese Stupa

Cyclopean Walls

Kundalpur
Chapter:- 5
Patna, Bihar
Patna Tourism
What history remembers as Pataliputra,
is now known as Patna to the modern
world. Patna was founded by the king of
Maghda in 490 BCE. Patna was a place
where scholars and artists were born,
astrologers like Aryabhatta and
Chanakya took birth at Patna as well.
Keeping its rich history intact, Patna is
now a bustling city in the modern era.
However, it is proud of its old culture
and heritage as seen by its presence as
the oldest city in history. Patna is
located in the Southern banks of Ganga
and also has three other rivers flowing
through the city- Sone, Punpun and
Gandak.

Apart from being a historical place,

Patna is also a spiritual and religious
place. Being the birthplace of the tenth
Guru Gobind Singh makes Patna a
significant place for Sikhs across the
country. Apart from this, the city also
has religious places like Bodh Gaya,
Vaishali, Nalanda that make it a
religious centre for Hindus, Jains and
Buddhists. Patna holds great historical
value which is seen as in its monuments
and architectural designs.
Pataliputra then, Patna now
Keeping its rich history intact, Patna is
now a bustling city in the modern era.
Patna was a place where scholars and
artists were born, astrologers like
Aryabhatta and Chanakya took birth at
Patna as well. It is also considered as the
birthplace of tenth Guru Govind Singh.
Also, it was once a place for Persian
Study. Patna is located in the Southern
banks of Ganga and also has three other
rivers flowing through the city- Sone,
Punpun and Gandak. Apart from being
a historical place, Patna is also a
spiritual and religious place. Patna
holds great historical value which is
seen as in its monuments and
architectural designs.

How to reach
Patna is well connected to all major
cities by means of airways, railways and
roadways.

How to Reach by Flight

Patna has its own airport called Lok
Nayak Jayaprakash airport which
frequents flights both domestically and
internationally.

How to Reach by Train

Patna has its own railway station and is
on the New Delhi - Howrah (Kolkata)
railway main line. It is connected to all
major cities.
How to Reach by Bus
Buses are available from all cities to
Patna and also ply within the city as
well.BSTDC (Bihar State Tourism
Development Corporation) provides
buses of every range.

How to Reach by Road

Car rentals and taxis are available
around the city.

How to travel within

One can easily find cabs, taxis and autos
within the city to travel.

Food from Patna

Inspired by the flavours of North Indian
and Bengal food, Patna has a variety of
delicacies to eat from. The staple food
being Litti Chokha which is savoury
wheat and sattu ball dipped in ghee.
This ball is filled with flavour and spices
and is usually served with mixed
vegetables or cooked vegetables. The
local food comprises of bhel puri,
samosa, chana ghugni, choora etc.
Naivedyam, a sweet made up of besan
and dry fruits is very famous in Patna.
Other sweets include Gujjia, Khaja,
Kesar Peda etc.

Patna Itinerary
DAY 1:

- Visit Takht Sri Patna Sahib

-Tour the ruins of Nalanda University

- Visit Surya Mandir

DAY 2:
- Tour the historic grounds of Gandhi
Maidan

-Climb the giant beehive in Golghar

- Offer prayers at the Hanuman Mandir

-Visit Buddha Smriti Park

-Take a tour of the Patna Museum

DAY 3:

- Visit Mahatma Gandhi Setu

- Visit Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park

Top visit place in patna
- River Ganga
- patna museum
- Mahatma Gandhi Setu
- Golghar
- Ghandhi Maidan
- patna saheb gurudwara

CHAPTER:-06
Muzaffarpur Tourism
Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Muzaffarpur is a city located in
Muzaffarpur district in the Tirhut
region of the Indian state of Bihar.[4][1]
It serves as the headquarters of the
Tirhut division, the Muzaffarpur
district and the Muzaffarpur Railway
District. It is the fourth most populous
city in Bihar.Muzaffarpur is famous for
Shahi lychees and is known as the
Lychee Kingdom.[5][6] Shahi litchi is
set to become the fourth product from
Bihar, after jardalu mango, katarni rice
and Magahi paan (betel leaf) to get the
Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is
situated on the banks of the perennial
Burhi Gandak River, which flows from
the Someshwar Hills[7] of the
Himalayas.

The most famous temple in

Muzaffarpur is Baba Garib Sthan
Mandir, It is known as the Deoghar of
Bihar.

History
Muzaffarpur District, ‘The Land Of
Leechi’ was created in 1875 for the sake
of administrative convenience by
splitting up the earlier district of Tirhut.
The present district of Muzaffarpur
came to its existence in the 18th century
and named after Muzaffar Khan, an
Amil (Revenue Officer) under British
Dynasty. Purbi Champaran and
Sitamarhi districts on North, on the
South Vaishali and Saran districts, on
the East Darbhanga and Samastipur
districts and on the West Saran and
Gopalganj districts surround
Muzaffarpur. Now it has won
international encomiums for its
delicious Shahi Leechi and China
Leechi.Muzaffarpur's significance in
Indian civilization is due to its position
between cultural and spiritual
influences and is a melting pot of Hindu
and Islamic culture. Muzaffarpur has
had prominent Indian political leaders,
such as Rajendra Prasad, George
Fernandes and J. B. Kripalani. The
vernacular languages of the region are
Maithili and Bajjika, as per the linguist
George Grierson;,[8] derived from the
language of the Vedic Vrijji
confederation.
How to reach
Muzaffarpur well connected to all
major cities by means of railways ,and
roadways but lacking in Air Port.

How to Reach by Flight

Muzaffarpur hasn't its own airport so
we have to use patna airport for
traveling in Muzaffarpur

How to Reach by Train

Muzaffarpur has its own railway station
and It is connected to all major cities.

How to Reach by Bus

Buses are available from all cities to
muzaffarpur and also ply within the city
as well.BSTDC (Bihar State Tourism
Development Corporation) provides
buses of every range.
How to Reach by Road
Car rentals and taxis are available
around the city.

How to travel within

One can easily find cabs, taxis and autos
within the city to travel.

Food from muzaffarpur

Inspired by the flavours of North Indian
and Bengal food, muzaffarpur has a
variety of delicacies to eat from. The
staple food being Litti Chokha which is
savoury wheat and sattu ball dipped in
ghee. This ball is filled with flavour and
spices and is usually served with mixed
vegetables or cooked vegetables. The
local food comprises of bhel puri,
samosa, chana ghugni, choora etc.
Naivedyam, a sweet made up of besan
and dry fruits is very famous in
Muzaffarpur. Other sweets include
Gujjia, Khaja, Kesar Peda etc.

Muzaffarpur Itinerary
DAY 1:

- Visit Garib Nath mandir

- visit litchi garden

- visit maa vaishno devi mandir

- Visit jubba Sahani park