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The scenic landscape of Rajgir is located about 10 km from Nalanda in Bihar
and is considered as one the major tourist attractions of Bihar. Rajgir has
some very beautiful Hindu and Jain temples which attracts Hindus and Jains
also to the place. Not only as a place for worship, Rajgir has come up as
health and winter resort with its warm water ponds. These ponds are said to
contain some medicinal properties which help in the cure of many skin
diseases. The added attraction of Rajgir is the Ropeway which takes you
uphill to the Shanti Stupa and Monasteries built by the Japanese Devotees on
top of the Ratnagiri hills. The colourful Rajgir Dance Festival which begins
from October 24- 26 this year is regarded as a major tourist attraction.
During the festival the artists from the state present the classical and
folk dances.
Other major
attractions like Nalanda and Bihar Sharif are located in proximity to Rajgir
making it an ideal tourist spot in Bihar. A day is enough to marvel the
beauty of the places here and the list below could help you spot the best of
Rajgir that you could visit in a day.
In Rajgir,
taxis, buses and tongas are available easily. There are a number of
moderately priced hotels in the town. Tourist can stay at any of three
Tourist Bungalows maintained by the Bihar State Tourism Development
Corporation are available.
Rajgir
Attractions
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