6 Major Tourist Spots To Explore In Rajgir, Bihar

Rajgir is a historical site located in the state of Bihar. It is located in the Nalanda district. In addition to the historical site, Rajgir is a religious site of both Buddhism and Jainism, as this region is said to be associated with both Gautama Buddha and Mahavir. Rajgir was known for its royal significance in earlier times. So most of the sites that attract tourists are religious or historical places. Visiting Rajgir and not visiting one of them would be a great loss. Below are the top 6 places in Rajgir-

# Glass Floor Bridge

The Glass Floor Bridge is one of the most exciting architectural wonders and one of the popular places to visit in Rajgir, a huge sky whose special feature is the transparent floor. The bridge is said to be about 85 feet long and 6 feet wide. The bridge is being built amid five picturesque hills in Bihar Rajgir. The bridge can accommodate up to 40 tourists at a time, who can observe the surrounding natural beauty through the clear glass floors and the surrounding open spaces on the bridge. Once the bridge is open to the public, you can enjoy other activities such as ziplining, nature park safaris, picnics, and much more around the bridge.

# Rajgir Ropeway

Heading to the top of Mount Ratnagiri, the Rajgir cable car is considered to be the oldest cable car in the country. Reaching an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level, this cable car allows for breathtaking panoramic views of the charming Pant Wildlife Sanctuary and the majestic peaks of Udaygiri, Vaibhagiri, Songiri, and Vipalachal.

# Pant Wildlife Sanctuary

Pant Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Rajgir, 5 km from Rajgir Train Station. Located near Bimbisara Prison, it is one of Rajgir’s most visited tourist sites and Bihar’s most popular wildlife sanctuaries. Pant Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary, comes in the area of the Nalanda Forest Division of Bihar, India, under the Nalanda District

# Cyclopean Wall

The Cyclopean Wall is an ancient fortress wall, 7 km from Rajgir Railway Station in Rajgir, Bihar. It is one of the oldest examples of cyclical masonry in the world and is one of the places listed in the Rajgir Tour Packages. The Cyclopean Wall is 4 meters wide and has a 40km long stone wall that was built that surrounded the ancient city of Rajgriha. It was erected by King Jarasandha, the 2nd ruler of the Brihadratha (Rawani) dynasty, before 324 BC, with massive stripped stones to protect their capital from outside invaders and enemies. It recalls the great administrative capacity of the Brihadratha (Rawani) dynasty.

# Swarn Bhandar

The Swarna Bhandar or Son Bhandar caves consist of two artificial caves carved from a single huge rock. According to inscriptions inside the caves, they date back to the 3rd or 4th century and belong to the Jains. The main cave has a rectangular and pointed ceiling with a trapezoidal entrance, similar to the Barabar Caves, the first artificial caves.

# Nalanda

Nalanda is an ancient city located in the northeastern Indian state of Bihor. It is one of the most popular heritage sites in Rajgir and is one of the sites of the Buddhist roundabout in India, which includes Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Lumbini. Nalanda is one of the largest learning centers in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (present-day Bihar) in India. The city is home to one of the oldest and most excellent residential universities in the world, which itself was an architectural masterpiece.