Rajgir
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Asia : South Asia : India : Plains : Bihar : Rajgir
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Rajgir is a city in Bihar, located about 15kms from the ruins of Nalanda University.
[edit] Understand
Rajgir is near the site of Gridhakuta (Vulture's Peak), where the Buddha stayed and gave teachings on the Mahayana (the second turning of the wheel), and Venuvana, the first Buddhist monastery. The area around Rajgir is also known for its hot springs, which are open to the public.
[edit] Get in
There are several train and buses are available from Patna, Capital of Bihar State. Patna is well connected by air and rail.
[edit] Get around
The main attaction of Rajgir is Buddhist Temple on the Mountain. Walk there is enjoyable; there's also a rope-way.
Other attraction include hot springs.
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[edit][add listing] Do
Take a deep bath is hot spring (Kund).
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[edit][add listing] Sleep
- Sarada Group of Hotels, Near Rajgir police station (opposite Ramakrishna Math), ☎ (06112) 255005, [1]. Rs.600-1000. edit
[edit] Get out
- Bodhgaya - often requires a change of bus in Bihar Sharif
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