Rajgir Tourism

"Buddhism, Jainism and serenity" Rajgir Tourism Rajgir is town where the air that surrounds its beautiful sceneries carries hints of spirituality and vibrant hues of history with links with both Buddhism and Jainism. Set in a green valley and surrounded by rocky hills, Rajgir is a spiritual town with natural serenity amongst the dense forests, mysterious caves and springs. Rajgir houses many religious destinations which are majorly dedicated to either Buddhism or Jainism. Both lord Buddha and Lord Mahavir have said to spent time here giving it huge spiritual and religious importance. One can visit various ruins, temples and sites here and also spend some time indulging in its refreshing calmness. Download Rajgir PDF Guide > What's Great? Famous for historic sites and monuments of religious importance. What's not so Great? Difficult to reach as the nearest airport is around 100 km away. For Whom Rajgir is a great place fro Buddhist, Jain and Hindu pilgrims.

Religious Hub Rajgir has been mentioned in ancient Buddhist and Jain scriptures and also in the travelogues of Buddhist travellers Huen Tsang and Fa Hian who visited India during the Mauryan and Gupta times. Rajgir has been closely related to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism and has played host to Lord Buddha and Mahavira, thus, has many archaeological sites related to Buddhism and Jainism.

Itinerary Day 1-Arrive at Rajgir, check-in and rest. Then visit Huen Tsang Memorial Hall, Nalanda Archaeological Museum and ruins.Day 2-Visit Venu Vana Kalandakanivapa, Rajgir Hot Springs, Griddhakuta Peak and Sariputra Stupa.Day 3-Visit the Bimbisar Jail, Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Jivaka's Mango Garden, Ghora Katora Lake and Ashok Stupa Peak.

Restaurants and Local Food in Rajgir Rajgir's cuisine is pretty similar to typical North Indian cuisine, however there are a few places here which serve Japanese, Thai, Korean and Chinese cuisines. Bihari cuisine is also equally popular and easily available in the area. You might not find sparkling fine dining restaurants here but small eating joints near the tourist attractions and the railway station serve delicious food and susutain a modest variety. View 2 Restaurants in Rajgir >>

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Rajgir October to March is the best time to visit Rajgir as the weather is very pleasant here. Among the festivals here, Rajgir Mahotsav is the most important one and it is celebrated each year in the month of October and is accompanied by classical performances of Indian music and dance. Weather in Rajgir Loading... Rajgir in Summer (March - June) The weather remains extremely hot during this season. The temperatures range between 24 to 42 degrees Celsius. Rajgir in Monsoon (July - September) Rajgir experiences a moderate amount of rainfall during the monsoon season. The temperature ranges between 31 to 35 degrees Celsius. Rajgir in Winter (October - February) During the winter season, the temperature ranges between 8 to 10 degrees Celcius. The pleasing and cool weather during this time is perfect to be here. Monthly Weather in Rajgir Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 11 23 February 13 28 March 17 32 April 24 38 May 26 39 June 28 37 July 27 32 August 27 32 September 26 32 October 22 32 November 16 28 December 12 23