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Rajgir, meaning the abode of Kings, has been mentioned first in the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata as the capital of Magadh, ruled by the mighty King Jarasandha. Although the exact time of the origin of this city has not been established, it is estimated by scholars that it must be around 3,000 years old.
Rajgir has been mentioned in ancient Buddhist and Jain scriptures and also in the travelogues of Buddhist travellers Huen Tsang and Fa Hian who visited India during the Mauryan and Gupta times. The city is divided in two parts, the old fortified city which lies in the valley surrounded by seven hills (Chhatha, Ratna, Saila, Sona, Udaya, Vaibhara and Vipula) and the new city established by Ajatshatru, the son of Bimbisara and a contemporary of Lord Buddha.
Also known as the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, this pillar is situated atop the Gridhakuta hill at an altitude of 400m. It was built as a symbol of world peace by the Japanese.
This marble pillar also showcases four golden statues of Buddha depicting different stages of his life – birth, enlightenment, preaching and death. This location can be accessed by an aerial ropeway
Rajgir Ropeway is said to be the oldest ropeway in India, the Rajgir ropeway line is a wonderful excursion in the cradle of nature.The single person seater rope line is a thrilling adventure that leads you all the way to the top of the scenic Ratnagiri Hill which houses the famous Vishwa Shanti Stupa, also known as the Peace Pagoda. The chairlift ropeway rises to a height of over 1000 feet from the ground level and is a thrilling ride to undertake. The area falls under the Pant Wildlife Sanctuary which provides unmatched views of the surrounding forest area. The ropeway gives access to the Buddhist memorabilia and constructions of a by gone era on the hilltop, coupled with picturesque views, there’s nothing more you can ask for.
The Rajgir Zoo Safari or Rajgir Wildlife Safari is a Wildlife safari located in Rajgir, Bihar, India, was opened to public on 16 February 2022. The zoo safari has been developed by the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt of Bihar. The zoo safari is spread over 191 hectares and has five zones namely Herbivore Safari, Bear Safari, Leopard Safari, Tiger Safari and Lion Safari which accommodate over 250 herbivores and carnivores. The main wild animal species includes Chital, Sambar, Black buck, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Indian Leopard, Royal Bengal Tiger and Asiatic Lion Considered to be one of its kind, the Zoo Safari is blessed with natural forest varying from large grasslands and Bamboo thickets to dense Sal Forest. Visitors can also enjoy seeing variety of bird and butterfly species here. One can see different water birds like Kingfishers, cormorants in the natural ponds present in the safari. Apart from watching
At a distance of 6 km from Rajgir Wildlife Safari, and 10 km from Rajgir Railway Station, the Glass Bridge is a viewing platform located in Rajgir, Bihar, India. Situated inside the Nature Safari Park, it is one of the must-visit places during the Rajgir tour.
It is made using 3 glasses of 15 mm. This 85 feet long and 6 feet wide bridge will be able to accommodate 40 visitors at a time. However, due to security reasons, only 15 to 20 people can go to its last end.
The bridge is being constructed amid five picturesque hills in the Rajgir area of Bihar. One can observe the surrounding natural beauty through the clear glass floor and the surrounding open spaces on the bridge. Along with the glass bridge, one can also enjoy other activities such as ziplining, nature park safaris, picnics, and much more in the surroundings of the bridge. With this glass bridge, Rajgir attracts both domestic and international visitors.
