10 Sights & Landmarks in Rajgir That You Shouldn't Miss

October 17, 2021 Roger Rusk

Rajgir (originally known as Girivraj) is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar. The city of Rajgir (ancient Rājagṛha; Pali: Rājagaha 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 is also notable in Jainism and Buddhism as one of the favorite places for Lord Mahavira and Gautama Buddha and the well known "Atanatiya" conference was held at Vulture's Peak mountain.
Restaurants in Rajgir

1. Vishwa Shanti Stupa

Shanti Stupa Road, Rajgir 803116 India +91 97989 61493
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4.5 based on 129 reviews

Vishwa Shanti Stupa

Reviewed By sanjay8947 - Faridabad, India

You feel peace and blessed... use rope way to reach there.. the scenic view very awesome and divine.. you you are trekking lover then its also a right place for trekking..

2. Ashoka Stupa Peak

Rajgir District, Rajgir 803116 India
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Ashoka Stupa Peak

Reviewed By RohitB1491

This ashoka's to place is very good and looks very beautiful type of environment and I go there again and again because I love that place and I will also convince new to go by yourself or with group to see and watch The Ashoka Stupa and give the review

3. Shankhalipi Inscriptions

2 Km From Bimbisara Jail Nalanda, Rajgir India
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Shankhalipi Inscriptions

4. The Cyclopean Wall

Nalanda, Rajgir India
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

The Cyclopean Wall

5. Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall

Near Nalanda University ruins Nalanda, Rajgir India
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall

Reviewed By JoyBoseRoy - Bengaluru, India

This is built in traditional Chinese style. It has quite a few things inside the memorial A statue of hiuen tsang xuanzhang in standing pose, carrying sutras The memorial hall, in Chinese architecture An exhibition of his travels and writings, inside the hall A bell with heart sutra in Sanskrit and Chinese An epitaph to huien tsang A map of his travels Copies of his writings in Chinese It's a mustvisit for those interested in Indian history, Buddhism, and Chinese civilization. It's beautifully maintained. The exhibition is very comprehensive and a lot to learn Entry is rupees 10 for Indians It's about three km from nalanda ruins

6. Jivaka's Mango Garden

Griddhakuta Hill, Rajgir India http://uexpress.blogspot.in
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Jivaka's Mango Garden

Reviewed By RohitB1491

This place is really good for children and adults also to see the nature beautiful and good for this

7. Ajatshatru Fort

Inside Cyclopean Wall, Rajgir India
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Ajatshatru Fort

8. Jarasandha's Baithak

Near Vaibhava Hill, Rajgir India
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Jarasandha's Baithak

9. Bimbisar Jail

Rajgir 803116 India
Excellent
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3.5 based on 38 reviews

Bimbisar Jail

10. Maniyar Math

Near Main Road, Rajgir India
Excellent
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3.5 based on 16 reviews

Maniyar Math

Reviewed By RohitB1491

Go any time but always go at the time from 9am to 4pm . good place of history.for foreigners must go with guider

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