Rajgir Tourism

The Vishwa Shanti Stupa or the Peace Pagoda, built by the government of Japan, is located on a high hill of 40 meters length. This marble Stupa, with four glimmering statues of Buddha, one each in every corner can be accessed either through the ropeways or by climbing around 600 steps. This place is also called GriddhKoot and is believed to be the place where Lord Buddha used to meditate and set his second wheel of law in motion and for three months, even during the rainy season, delivered several sermons to his disciples. Venu Vana, which literally means 'bamboo grove', is a monastery which was donated to Lord Buddha by the King Bimbisara to reside in and was the king's first offering to the Lord Buddha. It was at this place that Lord Buddha met people and preached to them. The peaceful and calm atmosphere here provides a divine experience and is ideal to meditate. Jivakameavan Gardens was the seat of Jivaka, the royal physician of King Bimbisara who treated Lord Buddha when he fell ill. This garden is also a must visit for all pilgrims. The Karanda Tank is a bath tank which, it is believed, was used by the Lord Buddha to bathe. Other attractions at Rajgir are Ajatshatru Fort, Cyclopean Wall, Sonbhandar Caves, Bimbisar jail, Veerayatan, Jain Temple, Chariot Route Marks, Hot Springs and Pippala cave.