Bihar
Tourist Place in Rajgir
| Location: | Rajgir, Bihar, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 44.5°C,20.5°C: Winter:28.5°C, 5°C |
| STD Code: | 06119 |
| Best Times: | October to Feb |
| Attractions: | Bimbisar Jail, Swarna Bhanda, Amaravana, The Cyclopean Wall |
| Language: | Bihari, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Hindi & English |
Bimbisar Jail
Bimbisar, a staunch follower of Lord Buddha, suffered a lot from his own son, Ajatsatru. Ajatshatru imprisoned his father Bimbisar and asked him to choose the place of imprisonment. King Bimbisar chose this spot as from here he could see Lord Buddha everyday.
Amaravana (Jivaka's Mango Garden)
Jivaka, the royal physician during the times of Ajatshatru and Bimbisara used to practice here. It is said that Lord Buddha was also brought here for a cure of a wound.
Swarna Bhandar
The twin Rock-cut caves, are supposed to be the doorway to the treasury of King Bimbisara. One of the cave is said to be the guard room. While the other is supposed to be the passage to king Bimbisara's treasury. The treasure, according to folklore, is still intact.
The Cyclopean Wall
The Cyclopean wall was meant for the fortification of the capital city of Rajgir. Earlier it was 40 Km long and encircled ancient Rajgir. The construction of the wall is of stones. This Pre-Maurayan structure is a major tourist attraction among tourists. Though not in existence in its glorious form, its traces are still there and boast the grandeur of its existence at some point of time.
Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak)
At the top of Ratnagiri hill, where Lord Buddha preached many inspiring sermons, a Peace Pagoda has been built by the Buddha Sangh of Japan. There is a roapway which takes around 8 minutes to take tourists on the top. It gives a splendid view of Rajgir.
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