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 …
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
Benefits of Forests to Society
Benefits of Forests to Society – This photo was taken at the entrance of Venuvan at Rajgir in Bihar. Venuvan or Bamboos Grove was gifted to Lord Buddha by King Bimbisar as a residence.
Sone Bhandar – Constructed in 3rd or 4th Century A.D.
The great Jain sage Vairadeva ji got the two caves constructed in the 3rd or 4th century A.D. These caves were meant for meditation. According to legend, these caves were King Bimbisar’s treasury. Hence, these are …
Battle Ground of Jarasandh
Jarasandh Ka Akhara is approx. one km from Sone Bhandar Caves.