Vaishali, a small village in Bihar, is surrounded by mango trees, banana plantations, and paddy fields. Despite its current small size, history and excavations reveal that Vaishali was once a great cradle of culture and tradition.
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n 1990, Japanese Buddhists began constructing a Pagoda in Vaishali according to the last wish of Fujii Guruji, who dedicated his life to building World Peace Pagodas worldwide. Completed in 1996, the Pagoda stands 118 feet tall with a 125 feet tall stupa and a diameter of 65 feet. Its inauguration on October 23rd, 1996, marked Vaishali as a major tourist attraction in Bihar and a part of the Buddhist Tourist circuit.
The top portion of the stupa is adorned with statues of Lord Buddha made of fiber and glass, polished with gold. Inscriptions on the Shanti Pagoda at Vaishali read 'Namu Myoho Renge Kyo,' signifying devotion to the Wonderful Law of the Lotus-Flower Sutra.
Travelers can easily reach Vaishali, as it is well-connected by road to Patna (56 km), Hazipur (35 km), and Muzaffarpur (36 km). The nearest airport is in Patna, while Hajipur and Muzaffarpur railway stations (35 km and 40 km respectively) serve as the closest railheads.
Visitors to Vaishali in October and November can also explore the famous Sonepur Cattle Fair.
Surrounding Vaishali are numerous small villages where artisans craft items such as sikki work, homemade toys, grass mats, and lac bangles, offering unique shopping opportunities for tourists.
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