Park View Clarks Inn, Ara

Located near the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Son, the city of Ara in Bihar’s Bhojpur district holds a significant place in Indian history. For instance, the Ashoka pillar, constructed during the Mauryan empire by the great emperor Ashoka, can be found in Masarh village of Ara. The city has also been mentioned in the ancient scriptures of the Ramayana. Guru Vishwamitra, Lord Ram’s teacher and guide, is said to have had his ashram here. Over the years, Ara has developed into an educational hub, credit to the several colleges in the area, and an important industrial centre in the state of Bihar.