Gridhakuta Hill
Mountain in Rajgir
Gridhakuta (Vulture's Peak). The place is atop a small hill and believed to be a mating place of Lord Buddha. On the top of the hill, there is a Viswa Shanti ...
Must see points of interest in Rajgir
Here's a list of Must see points of interest in Rajgir recommended by our experts:
Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall
Place to Visit in Rajgir
This is a truly remarkable structure almost in the middle of nowhere. Its a palatial structure with a large couryard and a fantastic doorway, which has ...
Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Monument in Rajgir
Vishwa Shanti Stupa is a major tourist attraction at Rajgir. Rajgir is a popular pilgrim destination for Buddhists. Nichidatsu Fujii (1885-1985), a Buddhist ...
Bimbisar Jail
Monument in Rajgir
This place too is a must see for Buddhists as it has religious significance & King Bimbisar is mentioned many times in the Buddhist scriptures.
Venu Vana Kalandakanivapa
Park in Rajgir
This is the main park where the Buddha apparently offered his sermons and engaged with his disciples and the public. Today it's a reasonably maintained park.
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Bimbisara's Jail
Place to Visit in Rajgir
Bimbisara's jail. This archeological site is believed to be the jail in which King Ajatshatru has imprisoned his father Bimbisara. From his prison cell, ...
Makhdum Kund
Place to Visit in Rajgir
Makhdum Kund. This is the shrine of a Muslim Sufi Saint Makhdum Shah and has warm springs similar to Tapodharma.
Maniar Matth
Place to Visit in Rajgir
Maniar Matth. Dating 1 century CE, the Maniar Matth is said to be a monastery of a cult which worshipped snakes. Several snake and cobra figurines have been ...
Sonabhandar
Place to Visit in Rajgir
Sonabhandar. This ancient structure is said to be the treasury of Magadh.
Venuvana
Place to Visit in Rajgir
Venuvana (Bamboo grove). Is said to be a bamboo grove gifted to Lord Buddha by Bimbisara, the then king of Magadh.
