Kesariya Stupa is a historical landmark
Champaran, Bihar
Not to miss
Mahatma Gandhi inspired the first Satyagraha movement in Champaran district in 1916. Thousands of landless serfs, indentured labourers and poor farmers were forced to grow indigo and other cash crops instead of the food crops necessary for their survival. Moreover, the farmers were given a measly compensation. Indigo cultivator Raj Kumar Shukla persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to go to Champaran who started off the Satyagraha movement after establishing an ashram. Ultimately, the British government gave in and signed an agreement granting more compensation and more control over farming.
J U LY- A U G U S T
Visit one of the largest stupas in India, Kesariya Stupa, that was built by King Asoka and dates to the period between 200 AD and 750 AD. Or Lauria Nandangarh that’s home to 15 stupa mounds. Else get to Bawangarhi to see ruins of 52 forts. Champaner is famous for mouth-watering desserts like kesaria peda, khaja, malpua, khurma, tilkut and thekua.
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