Rajgir Ropeway Attractions
The Rajgir ropeway offers fantastic views of the adjoining Pant Wildlife Sanctuary and the surrounding five hills namely Vipalachal, Vaibhagiri, Songiri and Udaygiri, other than the Ratnagiri hill that it is connected to. The attraction of the Peace Pagoda (a.k.a. Vishwa Shanti Stupa) on the hill top is a major cultural magnet attracting thousands of tourists and pilgrims during peak seasons. The gigantic stupa built in 1969 by the Japanese Buddhist order called Nipponzhan Myohoji serves as an earthly symbol of peace and harmony. There are a few other places of interest :
Sugarakhata Caves -According to legends, it was here that Buddha had preached the Lotus Sutra and delivered sermons.
Gridhkut Peak (Vulture's Peak) -One of the several sites frequented by Buddha and his disciples for training, retreat and delivering of sermons. Its location is frequently mentioned in ancient Buddhist texts.
Buddha Temple -A small, quiet temple situated on the hilltop with amazing views of the surroundings.
Ashoka Stupa -A brick construction quite a distance away from the pagoda known for its tranquil landscapes.
Best time to visit Rajgir Ropeway
The weather is pleasant and comfortable in the winter months from October to February and is ideal to explore what Rajgir has to offer. The summer months from March to June are hot and sweltering. The rainy season gives life to the surrounding hilly areas and is a beautiful sight, with the only downside in commuting as it can get quite uncomfortable.
How to Reach Rajgir Ropeway
Rajgir is easily accessible to major cities like Patna, Lucknow and Kolkata by road. Patna is a mere 100 kilometres from Rajgir via the towns of either Bakhtiyarpur or Islampur. Private and state operated buses frequent daily to Patna, Gaya, Nalanda and other towns in the neighbouring region.
The East Central Railway Zone has major junctions in Rajgir, Gaya and Patna, with trains that frequent to New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Amritsar, Chennai, Bhopal Varanasi, Howrah and many other cities. The nearest major airport is in Gaya, which connects many other Asian countries like Myanmar, Thailand and Sri Lanka. The Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna is another option.
The Rajgir ropeway itself is around 5 kilometres south of the city centre on the Gaya-Mokamah road.
Top Tourist Places in Rajgir
Japanese Stupa
Vulture's Peak or Griddhakuta
Rajgir Ropeway
Makhdum Kund
Veerayatan Museum
Bimbisara's Jail
All Tourist Places in Rajgir
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