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About Rajgir Tourism
The town of Rajgir is situated about 15 km from Nalanda in the state of Bihar. The town gained prominence as a tourist spot owing to the number of temples and monasteries it houses. Geographically, Rajgir is located within a valley and is surrounded by lush green forests.

Rajgir was the capital of the Magadh Mahajanpad (State) when Patliputra was not formed. In those days it was called Rajgrih. Rajgir or Rajgrih means ‘the home of Royalty’. This place has been associated with Lord Buddha and Buddhism. Buddha spent many years in Rajgir. The Jivekarmavan monastery was the preferred residence of the Buddha. Even Bimbisar gave Venuvan Vihar to Buddha for his residence.

It is said that it was at Rajgir that physicians treated Buddha after his injury at the hands of his cousin Devdatta. The teachings of Buddha were penned in Rajgir and it was also the venue for the first Buddhist Council. This is why Rajgir is a place of tremendous importance among Buddhists.

There are also some beautiful Hindu and Jain temples in the town of Rajgir. Owing to the warm water ponds prevalent in this area, numerous people come here for health reasons as well.  These ponds are said to contain some medicinal properties which help in curing many skin diseases.

The Saptparni cave is the source of the Rajgir Hot Water Springs that are known to have curative properties and are sacred to the Hindus and Buddhists. Another attraction of the region is the ropeway that leads uphill to the Vishwa Shanti Stupa (one of the 80 Peace Pagodas in the world) and the monasteries built by Japanese devotees of the Buddha on top of the Ratnagiri Hills.

The Venu Vana is an artificial forest, where one can enjoy eternal peace and meditate. Other tourist attractions are Bimbisar's Jail, Ajatshatru's Fort and Jarasandh's Akhara.

The city of Patna, capital of Bihar, is the access point for travelling to Rajgir. The Patna Airport is the nearest airport from where one can connect by train to Rajgir. There are buses and taxis also available from Patna to Rajgir.

The temperature in the summer season, from April to June, ranges from a maximum of 40° Celsius to a minimum of 20° Celsius. In winters, it ranges from 28° Celsius to 6° Celsius. The rainy season is from mid-June to September. October and March are relatively pleasant and dry months and are the best times to visit Rajgir.
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7 Rajgir Traveller Reviews

"Rajgir Tour" new review

Rajgir Experience: it was a good tour. the rope-way to shanti stoop is very good.other destination like ghora katora lake is in process of development.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: food was alright. sight movement was done by my own car.
Activities & things to do: not much activity.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: it is about 100km from patna.
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"Weekend in Buddhist Culture" new review

Rajgir Experience: A good healthy place for weekend. And also economical tour with homely atmosphere and rural culture of our country
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Veg & non veg food are available in some restaurants. Shantistup in the top of the hill. Buy mast Khaja -sweet
Activities & things to do: To bath in hot spring water & visit all the local spot by Tonga.( Horse car )
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Hired car from Patna/Baktiarpur Railway station. 2/2.30 hrs journey.
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"great"

Rajgir Experience: Historical reverence, the pleasant stay coupled with the accommodation, stay at the hotel, good facilities to move around, less interference from the hawkers.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Good
Activities & things to do: Not much, but sight seeing is pleasant
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: nothing unusual
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"Beautiful Rajgir"

Rajgir Experience: For short trip it was amazing. Beautiful place to see with lots of historical monuments and places. like ropeway, shanti stupas, nalanda, panipauri
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Good
Activities & things to do: Only sight seeing.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: From howrah by train either from baktiapur or through gaya
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"Trip to rajgir"

Rajgir Experience: Guys rajgir is a gud place i personally feel dat u r going to enjoy it....
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Omg dnt ask abt the foods its very costly and the quality of food we didnt had such a worst experience in the past they were charging a huge money bt providing a low quality food..
Activities & things to do: U must take a bath in hot spring i
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Its easy to travel in rajgir bus facilities are excellent
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Tourist places in Rajgir

The city of Rajgir is home to a variety of attractions, of which most are associated with Buddhism and the life of Lord Buddha. The most popular attraction in the city is Griddhakuta Hill. This is a vulture shaped peak and a home to the Shanti Stupa with a stone containing parallel marks made by Lord Krishna’s chariot. This Shanti Stupa is said to have been built by the Buddhist Japanese.

Ghora Katora Lake is another popular attraction and a picnic spot of Rajgir. It is also famous as the place where Jarasandha’s stable was situated. There is also Mardakukshi, near this hill, which used to be an ancient monastery. Hot springs of Rajgir city comes from the Saptadhara, passing through the Saptaparni Caves. It's surroundings also comprise several small Buddhist and Hindu temples.

The Jarasandha Ki Baithak is situated near the Vaibhava Hill and is said to have been the drawing room of Jarasandha. In proximity to this site, is Jarasandha's Akhara, which used to be the wrestling arena of this legendary character of Mahabharata. At these hills, there are also Pippala Caves, which used to be the mediation site of Lord Buddha as well as home to several monks. Rajgir is also home to the gymnasium of Jarasandha.

The Jivaka Ambavana or Jivakarama Vihara is a part of the Jivakameavan Gardens. This is the mango garden that was gifted to Lord Buddha by his disciple, Jivaka. This garden also comprises the ruins of a monastery that lie on the way to the ropeway station of Griddhakuta Hill. The Venu Vana Kalandakanivapa used to be the green house of King Bimbisara, while the new Venu Vana Vihara is situated on the western part of the older Venu Vana.

The Maniyar Math of Rajgir is situated in the middle of the valley of Rajgir. This structure has been created in the shape of a stupa and has been provided shelter through a conical corrugated iron shade. Veerayatan is a combination of a Jain temple and a museum.

The Shankhalipi inscriptions can be seen engraved on a rocky terrain, situated at 2 km from the Bimbisara Jail. Bimbisara Jail is the place where King Bimbisara spent his last days of life and used to see Lord Buddha going up the Griddhakuta Hill for meditation. 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.

The city of Rajgir is encircled by a massive 40 km long wall called the cyclopean wall. Yesthivana or Jethiana is another famous site of Rajgir associated with Lord Buddha and its main attraction is a carved, six feet tall statue of Lord Buddha.

The son of King Bimbisara named Ajatshatru also built a fort in this city known as the Ajatshatru Fort. There is also an Ajatshatru Stupa situated near this fort. Rajgir is home to 26 Jain temples that are situated on its hill crest. Situated at 12 km from Rajgir is the town of Nalanda. This town is famous for its attractions like the ruins of Nalanda University, the Nava Nalanda Maha-Vihira, Lauria Nandangarh and the Nalanda Museum.

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