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Rajgir
The ancient capital of Magadha kings. The Buddha often visited Rajagriha to retreat at the Jivkamaravana monastery, preaching and meditating on the Gridhakuta Hill. The disciples of the Buddha built many structures here. Rajgir is also sacred to Jains as Lord Mahavira studied and meditated here. The first Buddhist Council was held here after the Buddha's nirvana.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Road links to Gaya and Nalanda (19 km).Nearest railhead is Gaya. Nearest airport at Patna (90 km).
WHERE TO STAY
The Centaur Hokke Hotel, Tourist Rest House, Dharamshalas.
WHAT TO SEE
GRIDHAKUTA: On the summit of the hill stands the temple, the Vishwa Shanti Stupa. AJATASHATRU'S FORT: Ruins of a fort built by Ajatashatru in the 6th century BC.
Rajgir
The ancient capital of Magadha kings. The Buddha often visited Rajagriha to retreat at the Jivkamaravana monastery, preaching and meditating on the Gridhakuta Hill. The disciples of the Buddha built many structures here. Rajgir is also sacred to Jains as Lord Mahavira studied and meditated here. The first Buddhist Council was held here after the Buddha's nirvana.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Road links to Gaya and Nalanda (19 km).Nearest railhead is Gaya. Nearest airport at Patna (90 km).
WHERE TO STAY
The Centaur Hokke Hotel, Tourist Rest House, Dharamshalas.
WHAT TO SEE
GRIDHAKUTA: On the summit of the hill stands the temple, the Vishwa Shanti Stupa. AJATASHATRU'S FORT: Ruins of a fort built by Ajatashatru in the 6th century BC.
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