Magadha is in Bihar.

Regions

Magadha region consists of the following districts: Arwal, Aurangabad, Banka, Gaya, Jamui, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, Nalanda, Nawada, Patna and Sheikhpura.

Cities

• 1 Patna — the state capital

• 2 Aurangabad — the area of Aurangabad boasts temples, historical places and Islamic pilgrimage centers

• 3 Bihar — a small town located atop a craggy rock

• 4 Bodh Gaya — site of the Buddha Sakyamuni's enlightenment

• 5 Gaya — a major pilgrimage city and a ritual place famous for Pind daan

• 6 Parasiya (Dongar Parasiya) — known as the "Coal Mines Belt"

• 7 Pawapuri — a census town

• 8 Rajgir — meaning the abode of Kings

• 9 Shimultala — small hamlet famous as a health resort

Other destinations

• 1 Nalanda — ruins of an ancient university

Get in

• Patna Airport, Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT ^IATA)
• Gaya Airport (GAY ^IATA)