Rajgir (राजगीर), Bihar

Rajgir (Hindi: राजगीर, Urdu: راجگیر) is a city in the district of Nalanda, on the southern part of Bihar, India. Today it has a population of around 42,000 people (2012 estimate).

Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) on Vulture Peak in Rajgir, Bihar, India


As with many other cities in Bihar, Rajgir is quite ancient. Its history goes back to 1,000 BC, based on evidence from carbon dating of excavated ceramics. The name Rajgir, which means "royal house" or perhaps "royal mountain" probably appeared in the 5th century BC.

Today Rajgir is famous for its hot springs which are sacred to Hindus. It is also the site of the World Peace Pagoda erected in 1969 as an emblem of peace and non violence.

Planning your trip to Rajgir

To reach Rajgir, you can take a train from Patna, Kolkata or Delhi. The nearest airports are in Patna and Gaya, from where you can reach Rajgir by bus.

Places of Interest in Rajgir

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