Explore Rajgir tourist places, from Vishwa Shanti Stupa and the Glass Bridge to Nalanda University, all within easy reach of Hotel Vijay, a family hotel in Rajgir, Bihar. Distances are approximate.
White-domed peace stupa on Ratnagiri Hill with golden Buddha statues, reached by ropeway or steps. Best hotel near Vishwa Shanti Stupa for sunrise visits.
India's glass-floor skywalk inside Rajgir Nature Safari, popular for photos and views. Hotel near Glass Bridge Rajgir.
Wildlife safari with open-vehicle drives and a zoo, a favourite with families.
Sacred hot-water springs and kunds on Vaibhar Hill where pilgrims take a holy dip.
Peaceful bamboo garden where the Buddha is said to have stayed and taught.
Hill where the Buddha delivered important teachings, with a ropeway ride and walking path.
Ancient wrestling ground linked to the Mahabharata story of Bhima and Jarasandh.
Two rock-cut caves with ancient inscriptions, tied to local legends of hidden treasure.
Massive ancient stone wall of old Rajagriha, among the earliest stone fortifications in India.
Ruins of the site where King Bimbisara was imprisoned, near Griddhakuta.
Ruins of the fort of the Magadha king Ajatshatru.
Ancient well-shrine linked to the Naga cult, a heritage stop in Rajgir.
Cave site linked to the first Buddhist Council after the Buddha's passing.
Jain temples on Vipulachal, Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, Swarnagiri and Vaibhargiri, sacred to Jain pilgrims.
Scenic lake with a large Buddha statue, a short drive from the town.
Spiritual ashram beside our hotel, calm and open to visitors.
Ruins of the ancient Buddhist university, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hotel near Nalanda University.
Museum of artefacts from the Nalanda excavations and the memorial to the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang.
Modern centre for Pali and Buddhist studies near the old ruins.
Marble temple in a lotus pond where Lord Mahavira attained nirvana, a key Jain pilgrimage site.
Traditional birthplace of Lord Mahavira, important for Jain pilgrims.
Mahabodhi Temple where the Buddha attained enlightenment, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.