Everything you would like to know before travelling to Rajgir
Rajgir is a hill Rajgir, comes from the word Raj Griha meaning the house of the Royals. Rajgir was the earliest capital of Magadh Kingdom and thereby has a great historical importance. Its picturesque landscape adds to its historical value attracting tourists all over the world. This place is closely associated with Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and Mahavira, the twenty fourth tirthankar of Jainism. It is a perfect holiday retreat for religious, historical or adventure tourists. Be it the thrilling ropeway ride to Vishwa Shanti Stupa or the Saptaparni Gufa or the Cyclopean Walls, these precious heritage just leave you awestruck.
Nearest Airport to Rajgir is Patna Airport (JaiPrakash Narayan International Airport). Hire a Taxi for transfer to Rajgir which is a 4-5 hours drive from Patna. Rajgir Railway station(RGD) located is well connected to other cities in India.
Best time to visit Rajgir
The best time to visit this place is from October to March. However, being a hill station , it has a pleasant climate all through the year.