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Barbar Caves (Bihar)

The Barabar and Nagarjuni Hills are situated about 25 kms north of gaya and contain, in all, seven rock-cut caves of which four are in the Barabar hills. Two of the caves, dedicated by Ashoka to Ajivika monks, are in the form of a plain rectangular outer hall At one end of which is an inner chamber with carved wall and over hanging caves.



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Location situated about 25 kms north of gaya
Distance Bodhgaya 41kms.
STD Code 0631
Language Hindi, Maithili, Bhojpuri,English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit Summer- Max.47, Min.28 Winter- Max.28, Min.4 . Best Season: October to March
Entertainment
Brahma - Yoni, Ramshila, Pretishila – beautiful hills,Deo,Pawapuri
How to Reach Air: Nearest Airport is Gaya 25kms.However convienent airport is Patna. Indian Airlines connect Patna to Calcutta,Delhi,Ranchi Lucknow,Bombay.
Rail: Nearest Railhead is Gaya 25 kms
Road:There are bus services from all important towns of Bihar.

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