- Rajgir is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar.
- The city of Rajgir was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into the Mauryan Empire.
- Its date of origin is unknown, although ceramics dating to about 1000 BC have been found in the city.
- This area also notable in Buddhism, as one of the favorite places for Gautama Buddha and the well known "Atanatiya" conference was held at Vulture's Peak mountain.
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| Shanti Stupa in Rajgir |
Tourism Attraction :
- Major attraction in Rajgir is the peace pagoda, Vishwa Shanti Stupa, built in 1969, one of the 80 peace pagodas in the world, to spread the message of peace and non-violence.
- The rope-way that leads to it is another attraction.
- The Japanese temple is beside the Venu Vana. Venu Vana is an artificial forest, where one can enjoy Eternal peace, and meditate.And famous Makhdoom Kund.
Bamboo Grove in Venu Vana.
- Historically, Rajgir has been a very important place, as capital to many empires.
- Main tourist attractions are the Bimbisar's Jail, the Ajatshatru's Fort, and the Jarasandh's Akhara.
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| Roap Way |
View of Rajgir hills from Jarasandha's Akhara
- Rajgir is connected to Patna via Bakhtiarpur by rail and road. Bakhtiarpur lies midway between Patna and Mokameh. Road access is by NH 30A to Bakhtiarpur and NH 31 towards south to reach Bihar Sharif. From Mokameh NH 31 to Bihar Sharif. From there, NH 82 will leads to Rajgir.
- Rajgir is around 100 KM from both Patna and Mokameh. It is located in a green valley surrounded by rocky hills. Indian Railways run trains directly from Rajgir to New Delhi, Shramjeevi Express.
Transportation Info :
- Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (Bihar Tourism) provides travel facility from state capital Patna to visit Bodh circuit (Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kesaria, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sarnath), Jain Circuit (Rajgir, Pawapuri) and Sikh Circuit in Bihar.
- Also, Corporation owns hotels and circuit house at respective tourist places.
- These hotels are available for tourist at very reasonable price.
- Air: The nearest airport is at Patna 101 km. Indian Airlines connect Patna to Calcutta, Bombay, Delhi, Ranchi and Lucknow.
- Rail:Though Rajgir itself has a railway station yet the nearest convenient railhead is at Gaya 78 km.
- Road:Rajgir is connected by road to Patna - 110 km, Nalanda - 12 km, Gaya - 78 km, Pawapuri - 38 km, Bihar Sharif - 25 km, etc.
- Bus : Regular buses are available from all the above said points to Rajgir.