 Rajgir, in district Nalanda, is a great holy place of the Buddhists. It is the ancient Rajagriha, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha. during the days of Mahavira and Buddha, who visited it very often, it was a very flourishing city. It was the venue of the First Buddhist council held immediately after the Nirvana of Buddha, during the time of king Ajatshatru.
Partly excavated ruins of Rajgir cover an extensive area within and outside the hill enclosure and include the ancient defense and remains of habitations, shrines, stupas and monasteries. A monastery with large Elliptical halls has been recently excavated and identified as Jeevak Amravan mentioned in the Buddhist texts.
| Location |
about 60 km southeast of the capital Patna |
| Distance |
Pawapuri (35 kms) , Bodh Gaya (34 kms) |
| STD Code |
06119 |
| Language |
Hindi & English |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
October to March |
| Entertainment |
pilgrimage, Vulture's Peak, Jain Temples, Hot Springs, Pippala Cave.
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| How to Reach |
Air: The nearest airport for Rajgir is Patna. There are regular flights for Delhi, Calcutta, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Katmandu from this airport. The nearest international airport is Calcutta.
Rail: Rajgir is on a branch line of Eastern Railway and there are daily trains to
Patna and other places nearby.
Road: There are regular buses from Patna, Nalanda, Gaya, and Bodhgaya to Rajgir. |
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