Vaishali to be developed as 'international tourist attraction'

VAISHALI: Steps would be taken to develop Vaishaligarh and its adjoining areas in Vashali district as an international tourist destination, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said today.

"My four-day Pravas Yatra to Vaishali has been extremely useful. We will take all possible steps to develop the area as an international tourist attraction," Kumar told reporters here.

He said that the government has formed an action plan for the development of tourist spots like Rajgir, Pawapuri, Bodh Gaya, Vaishali and Bikramshila.

"The inflow of tourists to Bihar has increased to 3.5 lakh this year from one lakh earlier," he said.