Places to Visit in Rajgir
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Jivaka's Mango Garden
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Garden
Jivaka Ambavana or Jivakarama Vihara is a part of the Jivakameavan Gardens of Rajgir City. Jivaka used to be a royal physician of the Magadh's rulers namely Bimbisara and Ajatshatru. The tales of his surgical tales have also been mentioned in several Buddhist texts.
Jivaka was also a...
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Ancient 40 km wall
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Other
This
is better known as the Cyclopean wall. This 40 km long wall once encircled
Rajgir. Built of massive undressed stone carefully fitted together, the wall is
one of the few important Pre-Maurayan stone structures ever to have been found.
Traces of wall still subsist, particularly at the...
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Monastery Venuvana Vihara
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Park
When King Bimbisara heard that the Buddha had come to Rajgir with
a retinue of one thousand Arahants, he went to the Sapling Grove to meet
the Buddha and was converted by the Buddha, attaining the First Stage of
Sainthood. Thereafter, he invited the Buddha to his palace for the following...
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Ghora Katora Lake
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Lake
The Ghora Katora Lake is one of the popular picnic spots of Rajgir. The name of this lake suggests a bowl of horse. The site of this lake is believed to be the place where the stable of Jarasandha was situated. Jarasandha is a famous character from the Hindu mythological epic, Mahabharata.
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Griddhakuta Hill
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Hill
The Griddhakuta Hill, also known as the hill of vultures, is the most renowned sightseeing attraction in Rajgir situated at an altitude of 400 m. This place is called the vulture peak due to its shape like vulture and also because it is frequently visited by large number of vultures. This hill is...
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Hot Springs
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Water spring
Hot springs are one of the most popular attractions of Rajgir city. These hot springs are situated at the foot of the Vaibhava Hills. The water of these springs comes from the Saptadhara, passing through the back side of Saptaparni Caves. The Brahmakund spring amongst these is considered to be...
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Jarasandha's Baithak
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Religious
Situated near the Vaibhava Hill is a large rectangular stone known as the Jarasandha Ki Baithak. This place is considered to be a military outpost having cells that were used by the pickets as living quarters. Associated with this place, is another significant spot known as Ranbhoomi or...
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Venu Vana Kalandakanivapa
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Park
The Venu Vana Kalandakanivapa used to be the green house of King Bimbisara. The name of this park suggests a bamboo park. The specialty of this park is that it comprises a Buddhist Monastery, which Bimbisara built here in honour of Lord Buddha. The place also comprises a pond called...
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New Venu Vana Vihara
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Park
The new Venu Vana Vihara is situated on the western side of the older Venu Vana. This new Vihara was built by Japanese Saint Fuji Guruji in honour of the first Buddhist Monastery of the world. It has been designed by the Buddhist architect named Upendra Maharathi. This place was inaugurated in...
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Maniyar Math
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Religious
The Maniyar Math is situated in the middle of the valley of Rajgir, near the main road. This structure has been created in the shape of a stupa and has been provided shelter through a conical corrugated iron shade. It has been named after a small shrine that was discovered here in an excavation...
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Mardakukshi
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Hill
Mardakukshi is one of the lesser known sightseeing attractions of Rajgir city. This site is situated amidst the forests of Griddhakuta Hill, near to Jivakarama Vihara. It is said that the place used to be a monastery during the reign of Buddha. About this site, it is also popular that it was the...
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Saptaparni Cave
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Cave
The Saptaparni Caves are situated on the Vaibhava Hill and are said to be the place where the first Buddhist Council were held. This council was held here after six months after the 'Mahaparinirvana' of Buddha. This council was attended by over 500 monks and was led by Buddha's chief...
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Shankhalipi Inscriptions
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Heritage
The Shankhalipi inscriptions are seen engraved on a rocky terrain, in a site situated at 2 km from the Bimbisara jail. Near to these inscriptions, on a rock are also seen two parallel marks that are said to have been made here by the wheel of Lord Krishna’s Chariot. So, the area around it...
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Sonabhandara Caves
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Cave
Situated in the southern scarp of Vaibhava Hills are two double storied caves, out of which the western caves are known as Sonabhandara or Swarna Bhandara Caves. These caves comprise black stone statues of first four Jain Tirthankars along with several statues of Lord Buddha. The name of these...
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Tapovana
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Heritage
Tapovana is a natural as well as a historic sightseeing attraction of the city of Rajgir. It is situated at 20 km from the city on the old Gaya-Rajgir route. This place is said to have been the favourite abode of Lord Buddha. The main attraction of this place is its range of hills that are along...
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The Cyclopean Wall
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Historic
The city of Rajgir is encircled by a massive 40 km long wall called the Cyclopean Wall. This wall was built during the Mauryan rule from large raw stones being fitted together tactfully. This wall was mainly constructed for Rajgir’s fortification. Presently, the wall does not exist around...
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Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Monument
The Vishwa Shanti Stupa is an ancient pillar or peace pagoda in Rajgir. This pillar is situated on top of Griddhakuta or Ratnagiri Hill, at an altitude of 400 m above the sea level. This pillar was built by the Japanese as a symbol of world peace. The structure is built completely in marble and...
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Yesthivana or Jethiana
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Religious
Yesthivana or Jethiana is another famous site of Rajgir associated with Lord Buddha. This site is situated near the Tapovana and is said to be the place where King Bimbisara had met Lord Buddha. The main attraction of this place is a carved, six feet tall statue of Lord Buddha.
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Ajatshatru Fort
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Fort
- Entry: Paid
The Ajatshatru Fort is associated with Magadha’s ruler Ajatshatru. This fort was built by him in the 6th century BC. Near this fort, there is also a stupa spread in an area of 6.5 sq km. The ruins of the famous Cyclopean Wall are also seen around this place.
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Bimbisara Jail
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Historic
The Bimbisara Jail is situated on the southern side of Maniyar Math, on the main road. This Jail is the place where King Bimbisara was imprisoned by his son Ajatshatru, during his last days of life. This place was chosen by the king himself for his incarceration, as from here he could see Lord...
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Jain Temples
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Temple
Rajgir is home to 26 Jain temples that are situated on its hill crest. These temples are mainly popular amongst the Jain followers as the Buddhists. The way to reach the area is a tough terrain as well as a popular trekking route of the region.
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Pippala cave
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Cave
The Pippala Caves are situated above the hot springs on the Vaibhava Hill. These are natural caves and were used as watch towers as well as house for monks. It is also believed that Lord Buddha used to meditate here. Lord Buddha's chief disciple namely Maha Kashyapa is also said to have lived...
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Gymnasium of Jarasandh
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Other
Rajgir is also home to the gymnasium of the mythological fighter of Mahabharata namely Jarasandha. Legends tell that at this place Bhima defeated Jarasandha in one of their duel fights.
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Ruins of Nalanda University
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Historic
The ruins of Nalanda University are another popular attraction of Rajgir. This site is situated in the town of Nalanda, at 15 km from Rajgir. These are the ruins of the oldest Buddhist University that used to accommodate 10000 students, 2000 teachers and 9 million books. This place was an...
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Nava Nalanda Maha-Vihira
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Park
The Nava Nalanda Maha-Vihira was established in Rajgir as a post graduate institute for learning and research in Pali language and Buddhism. This institute was set up by the Government of Bihar and is mainly famous for comprising a collection of many rare manuscripts. Presently, this place is the...
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Lauria Nandangarh
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Monument
Lauria Nandangarh is mainly famous for its lion pillar, built by Ashoka. This pillar is built from 8.5 m thick polished sandstone and has edict engravings on it. The place is also said to comprise the ashes of Lord Buddha.
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Nalanda Museum
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 27Places to Visit in Rajgir
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
The Nalanda Museum is another important attraction of Rajgir city. This museum comprises rare items of archaeological and sculpture finds. It also has a collection of antiques along with several Buddhist and Hindu stone sculptures, bronze images of the Gupta and Pala period and terracottas. Its...
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