One of the most renowned pilgrimage sites in Bihar, Rajgir literally means 'house of the king'. Located at a distance of 10 kms from Nalanda and 46 kms from Bodhgaya, Rajgir was once the capital of the Magadh Empire.

Rajgir is known as the place where the Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira, founders of Buddhism and Jainism respectively, spent considerable part of their lives.

Rajgir is a bigger pilgrimage site for Buddhists as Lord Buddha spent around 12 years of his life here. A beautiful orchard in the Jivakamaravana Monastery often served as the Lord's retreat. Ardent followers of Buddhism set up quite a few structures here that exemplify Buddhist architecture.

In fact, it was in Rajgir that Lord Buddha's teachings were penned down for the first time. The Ratnagiri Hill in the region has a huge stupa built by the Japanese. Griddhakuta Hill was the place where the Lord delivered quite a few of his sermons.

On your tour of Rajgir, do not miss a visit to Bimbisara's Jail, Jarasandha ka Akhada (wrestling ring), Karand Tank, Jain Temples, Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Pippala Caves, etc.

The hot water springs at the foot of Vaibhava Hill flow from seven streams outsourced from behind the Saptaparni Caves. Brahmakund is the hottest spring with a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius.

A visit to Rajgir will be an enlightening experience as you will get to learn a lot about the teachings of two of the greatest sages of the world.

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