Tuesday 28 January 2020

Things to do in Rajgir, Bihar

We always want to hang out or have fun with our family or friends, which is also in trend but sometimes a unique thing happens and becomes one of the memorable moments of life. My visit to Rajgir Bihar has also been unique. This time I had been travelling alone I reached Rajgir Via car from Patna. After checking In into Guesthouse of Bihar Tourism and having breakfast, I thought to see Rajgir Kund (Pool). It was really fun to see Rajgir Kund which has 22 kund (Pools) and 52 streams, Out of these bathing in Brahm Kund and Shapt (Seven) streams have special significance. Devotees from abroad also take bath in this, It is believed that skin problems can be cured after taking bath in Brahm kund and Shapt Dhara.
After taking bath, when I came out from Brahm Kund (Pool) I saw colourfull Tangas (Traditional Horse Carts), I spoke to one Tanga person and asked him what he can show me in whole day by his Tanga (Traditional Horse Cart ) Ride because I had only one day to see places of Rajgir. suddenly I noticed one teenager had been listening to my conversation with that Tanga person, I smiled to him and then talked to him, I said " He is from a nearby village and came here to see Mela ( Traditional Fair)" I asked him to join me on Tanga Ride and he got ready to come with me on Tanga ride. Now, we were on our way to Vishwa Shanti Stupa, amidst the lush green paths, the horses started running on the rolling roads, sounds coming out from their throat bell and leg bells were like music.
This type of eco-friendly rides rather than modern rides in a noiseless environment attracts every tourist.
Ropeway Rajgir Bihar
Ropeway Rajgir Bihar

Vishwa Shanti Stupa of Rajgir Bihar
To reach the Vishwa Shanti Stupa of Rajgir Bihar is situated on the hill of Rajgir, we had to take ropeway trolley from the bottom of the hill. you may feel a little scared but the hill is not very high, after reaching on top of the hill we spend some time with saints of the temple.  A saint of the Jain temple said that the 20th Jain tirthankar 'Muni Suvart' was born here in Rajgir Bihar, there are 4 Jain temples on all four hills near the main hill, the saint also said that they reside here in the temple during monsoons for 4 months.
Vishwa Shanti Stupa of Rajgir Bihar
Vishwa Shanti Stupa of Rajgir Bihar


Now it was end to the day, I talked a lot with Ravi that teenager guy who was with me from Tanga Ride, I tried to understand the life of locals in Rajgir, and also the life of his family and villages. I would like to mention here that a common traveller can easily travel in Rajgir Bihar because people here are so supportive and friendly in nature. 



More to see in Rajgir Bihar
Apart from Vishwa Shanti Stupa, historical importance in Rajgir Bihar include Saptparni Cave, Son Bhandar Cave, Jarasand Akhada, Jail of Bimbisara, Naulakha Temple, Japanese Temple, Siddha Nath Temple, Tapovan, Ancient Nalanda University, Jain Temple are some places one should not miss to visit.
Rajgir Bihar
Rajgir Bihar


Accommodation in Rajgir Bihar
Here at this place in Rajgir Bihar, you can get comfortable accommodation according to your choice and budget.  Apart from the guest houses of Bihar Tourism Department, there is also a private hotel. There are some expensive hotels and Dharamshala where you will get all the facilities.

Best time to Visit Rajgir Bihar
July to February is the best time to visit Rajgir Bihar Since Rajgir is a hill station the weather becomes very pleasant from July to February if we compare to Patna and other cities of Bihar. It is well connected with every city of Bihar you can also reach here Via Patna.

Litti Chokha of Bihar
You will get almost everything to eat at this place like any other tourist place of India but Bihar is famous for its cuisine Litti Chokha and khaja and these two dishes are must-try things of Rajgir.

Also know about my Journey in North Eastern Part of India at Majuli Island, World Largest River Island and The Unique Culture of Nagaland

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