Places to Visit in Rajgir

Top attractions and must-see spots in Rajgir

  • Ajatshatru Fort and Cyclopean Wall

    Ancient stone fortifications from the 6th century BC, including a wall built without mortar around the old city.

  • Bimbisar's Jail

    Hilltop ruins where King Bimbisara was imprisoned by his son, chosen for its view of Buddha''s sermons.

  • Ghora Katora Lake

    A horseshoe shaped lake and picnic spot linked in legend to King Jarasandha''s stables.

  • Griddhakuta Peak (Vulture's Peak)

    A hill where Buddha delivered key sermons, with meditation caves and a small shrine near the peace pagoda.

  • Jain Temples of Ratnagiri and Vaibhavgiri

    A cluster of white Jain shrines across Rajgir''s hills, linked to Mahavira''s fourteen monsoons in the region.

  • Pandu Pokhar

    A 22 acre garden park with a boating lake, amphitheatre, and bronze statues at the foot of the Rajhara hills.

  • Rajgir Hot Springs (Brahmakund)

    Seven sacred thermal springs merging into a communal bathing pool, revered across three faiths.

  • Rajgir Zoo Safari

    Bihar''s first drive through wildlife safari across five zones including lion, tiger, and leopard enclosures.

  • Son Bhandar Caves

    Twin rock cut caves at the base of the hills, tied to legends of King Bimbisara''s hidden treasure.

  • Venu Vana (Bamboo Grove)

    A bamboo park gifted to Buddha by King Bimbisara, considered the site of his first monastery.

  • Vishwa Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda)

    A marble peace pagoda atop Ratnagiri hill with golden Buddha statues, reached by India''s oldest ropeway.

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