Rajgir
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Rajgir (or Rajagriha) is a city in Bihar in India. It is 15 km from the ruins of Nalanda University, and 100 km from Patna, the capital of the state. Rajgir, meaning the abode of Kings, has been mentioned first in the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata as the capital of Magadh, ruled by the mighty King Jarasandha. Although the exact time of the origin of this city has not been established, it is estimated by scholars that it must be around 3,000 years old.
What to Experience in Rajgir
Taste of Rajgir...
There are a few places to stay near both the railway station and the bus station, and on the 2km road in between. The town has many budget hotels (Double ₹300), as well as Bihar tourist run hotels (Double ₹1200). 9AM checkouts are common, but can often be negotiated before money is exchanged.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsPatna and Gaya are the nearest airports which are connected to the major cities of India. Rajgir is on the secondary line linking Patna and Gaya. There are two local train from Patna, one from Gaya, one from Bakhtiyarpur, and one from Fatuha. And Express trains from Varanasi, Patna and New Delhi. As well as a Fast passenger train from Howrah. Rajgir is connected to Patna by road and one can reach there form Patna by using NH 31–82. There are some direct buses from Patna to this town but more frequent with the connection at Bihar Sharif. Tourist buses from Bodh Gaya operate twice a day (7AM and 2PM) during peak season. Buses from Gaya leave every half hour during the day, even in off season. The bus station is located in suburb of Manipur on the east side of the river. There are shared rickshaws from the train station, and also direct from Bodhgaya for ₹50. Tanga (horse-drawn carriage) is the main mean of the transportation....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Tanga (horse-drawn carriage) is the main mean of the transportation. Ongoing rate to the base of Ratnagiri or Gridhakuta (Vulture's Peak) is ₹150 return including waiting but can be negotiated down to ₹50 one-way. Shared ride in town (between Makhdum Kund and bus stand) is also available for ₹10. There is a chairlift to the top of Ratnagiri where Shanti Stupa is located. The rate is ₹120 return ticket only. There is a modern cable car route to the top of Ratnagiri. The rate is ₹250 for foreigners. You can also walk up moore than 600 steps to the top. Gridhakuta, the meditating place for the Buddha, is however located on the half way and not on the path of the chairlift. There are a few places to stay near both the railway station and the bus station, and on the 2km road in between. The town has many budget hotels (Double ₹300), as well as Bihar tourist run hotels (Double ₹1200). 9AM checkouts are common, but can often be negotiated before money is exchanged.
Where to Stay
There are a few places to stay near both the railway station and the bus station, and on the 2km road in between. The town has many budget hotels (Double ₹300), as well as Bihar tourist run hotels (Double ₹1200). 9AM checkouts are common, but can often be negotiated before money is exchanged.
Money & Budget
There are a few places to stay near both the railway station and the bus station, and on the 2km road in between. The town has many budget hotels (Double ₹300), as well as Bihar tourist run hotels (Double ₹1200). 9AM checkouts are common, but can often be negotiated before money is exchanged.
Safety Information
Glimpses of Rajgir
A large white building with a golden door
a large white building sitting under a cloudy sky
A view of a city with a mountain in the background
Xuan Zang, a Chinese Buddhist, travelled to Nalanda University and various other great centers of learning in India from Xian in China and returned to Xian in 645 AD after traveling a distance of 50,000 km in 17 years. This statue is at his memorial in Nalanda. Nalanda university was discovered based on his chronicles. The memorial has many maps tracing the route Mr Zhang travelled from Xian along the edge of gobi desert on the ancient silk route to Ferghana valley, Smarkhand and through the mountain passes of Hindu Khush mountains he entered the river valleys of northern India from where he travelled to central, western and southern parts of India.
a black and white photo of a horse pulling a cart
a black and white photo of a horse pulling a cart
brown concrete statue near green trees during daytime
A black and white photo of a train station
A Monk's Gentle Guidance
green bell hanging on tree during daytime
A large white building with a golden door
a large white building sitting under a cloudy sky
A view of a city with a mountain in the background