This temple is most imposing structure in comparison to others spread all around and having seven phase of construction. Earlier four phases are too dilapidated and very small in dimensions which have been concealed again. …
Taxi Fare I Paid for Bodh Gaya to Pawapuri via Rajgir-Nalanda to-and-fro Journey
Rs. 2500 for Indigo car said a travel service in Bodh Gaya upon the query for the journey to Rajgir, Nalanda, Pawapuri, and return. Rs. 500 paid as advance. 7:10 am the next day we …
Ropeway for Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir
There are two ways to reach Vishwa Shanti Stupa. Ropeway or a little steep well-made path. Cost for ropeway – Rs. 60/per person. Via path one may visit Gridhakuta Hill and then Shanti Stupa or …
Historical Locations On The Way to Gridhakuta
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Vulture Shaped Rocks at Gridhakuta Hill
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Gridhakuta (Vulture’s Peak) – Here Lord Buddha Spent 14 Years
Although I visited Vishwa Shanti Stupa years ago at Rajgir (Bihar) but was not aware of Gridhakuta (Vulture’s Peak) nearby. Shanti Stupa is made by the Japanese. You may visit via ropeway (Rs. 60 to and …
Nalanda Mahavihara – One of The Greatest Universities of Ancient World Founded in 413 A.D.
Upon arrival at Nalanda Mahavihara, we were greeted by R. B. Prasad – The guide. An old man having immense knowledge about Nalanda and its History. He enhanced our knowledge as follows: – This place …
History of Nalanda – 6th Century B.C.
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Distance of Towns and Cities from Rajgir
(Distance of Towns and Cities from Rajgir in Km) Rajgir – 0, Patna – 97, Bakhtiarpur – 51, Mokama – 75, Barbigha – 49, Nalanda – 10, Biharsharif – 20