Several thousand more Buddhist pilgrims and tourists from Sri Lanka could have been visiting Bihar but for clean, low-cost accommodation, hygienic food and proper toilet facilities. Sri Lankans also want some relaxation in prohibition in the state for foreigners.

Sri Lankan foreign minister Tilak Marapana These shared these concerns with a delegation of Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI) led by its president P.K. Agrawal, which visited the island country from January 17 to 24 to boost trade and tourism ties.

"We had a detailed discussion with Marapana over tourism as Bodhgaya in Bihar is the foremost pilgrimage site for Buddhists. He pointed out that the people from Lanka want clean and cheaper accommodation, hygienic food and toilet facilities because the majority of them are not five-star tourists," Agrawal said. (Telegraph India)