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Things to Do in Rajgir

The city of Rajgir thought to be just another Buddhist pilgrim centre for the tourists offers a whole lot of activities for the tourists to indulge in. From exploring the caves to trekking and shopping, the tourists visiting Rajgir have plenty of options to look forward to. These activities provide a much deserved respite from the hectic daily schedule and help you spend some quality time with your loved ones and friends.

Visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa

Things to do in Rajgir

The Vishwa Shanti Stupa, located on a 400 metres high hill is one of tallest peace pagodas in the world. You have to reach this spectacular structure, via the aerial ropeway, a single seated chair mounted on a cable, spanning two hills. This magnificent marble pagoda has four golden statues of Lord Buddha, depicting various stages of his life. There is also a Buddhist Temple nearby, that was built by the Japanese and is currently looked after by a Japanese monk Fuji Baba. You could even be fortunate enough to be invited by the Baba, to have Japanese Tea with him. From the top of the hill, you get a picturesque view of the Vulture’s Peak, Lord Buddha’s meditation spot.

Visit the Religious Places in the City

There are numerous temples and monasteries in Rajgir that are to be visited. The 26 Jain Temples on the hillocks can be reached by trekking. There is a beautiful Buddhist Temple near Vishwa Shanti Stupa, built by the Japanese. Other religious places include Venu Vana, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Gridhakuta, Maniyar Math etc. A visit to these places can work wonders for you and help you relax and cleanse your body as well as soul. The divinity and the spiritual ambience of these places fill you with positivity and pure joy. The experience is blissful and beyond words.
Enjoy various Adventurous Activities

Adventure Activities in Rajgir

Intresting things to do in Rajgir

Rajgir is home to many caves. The Swarna Bhandar, Pippala caves, Saptaparni Caves, Barabar caves are some of them with interesting and unique tales about them. They are beautiful, with various murals and carvings, and make excellent places worth exploring. Besides, there are about 26 Jain temples situated in the hillocks around Rajgir. For those interested in adventure, these temples can be reached by trekking across the hills. Spelunking and trekking in Rajgir, can thus help you relax and unwind yourself.

Go Shopping for Handicraft Items

If you wish to buy some beautiful handiworks and souvenirs for your loved ones back homes, Rajgir is an ideal option. Statues of Lord Buddha and other deities, key chains, pen stands, lamps, utility items and other decorative articles made of wood are quite popular among the tourists visiting Rajgir. Gift items, stone and sea shell items, jewellery and other articles are available in plenty in the local markets in Rajgir. Sikki Work, Papier Mache, Khatwa, Madhubani Paintings and other popular specialities of Bihar, reflecting the typical Bihari traditions and creativity and talent of the local artisans are available in the road side markets and stalls near prominent tourist sites. Do buy some unique sculptures and artistic bowls from the Kund area and the Aerial Ropeway in Rajgir.

Take a Dip in the holy waters of Brahmakund

Tourist places in Rajgir

Though there are many hot water springs in Rajgir, the most famous and hottest one is the Brahmakund, with the temperature of the water being as high as 45 degree centigrade. Taking a dip in the holy waters of this Brahmakund is relaxing and rejuvenating for the body as well as the soul. It is widely believed that the water here possesses healing properties. This water is said to cure arthritis, joint pains and various skin related ailments. Do take a dip into the water and experience for yourself its magic.

Enjoy the Mouth-Watering Khaja

Do not leave Rajgir without tasting its trademark delicacy – the multi-layered delicious sweet, khaja. This multi layered puffy sweet, soaked in sugar syrup melts in the mouth and tastes divine. Apart from the khajas, litti chokha, too forms a major speciality of this region. This dish is enjoyed best from the road side stalls and eateries that serve authentic and spicy litti chokha. Tilkut, peda, kachori, samosa form other major must eat items in Rajgir. There are a number of restaurants in Rajgir, serving a variety of Japanese, Chinese, sushi as well as Indian cuisines, appealing to the taste buds of the people visiting Rajgir.

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