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GRIDHAKUT

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 Gridhakut hill located in Rajgir is also known as the Vulture’s peak. Lord Buddha set his second wheel of law in motion at this site and preached his devotees for three months. There is a modern Shanti Stupa built by the Buddha Sangh of Japan on top of the hill. The stupa can be reached by an aerial chair lift on all days of the week except on Thursdays. 

BEST TIME TO VISIT RAJGIR

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Rajgir is as given below. The best time to visit Rajgir is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time922
FebruaryBest time1226
MarchBest time1732
April2237
May2538
June2736
July2633
August2633
September2633
OctoberBest time2232
NovemberBest time1529
DecemberBest time1024
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Ropeway

Ropeway

Ropeway at Rajgir: Bihar’s only ropeway is said to be the oldest in the country.…

Rajgir Dance Festival

Rajgir Dance Festival

Organized by the Bihar tourism department, the event takes place every year from October 4-26th.

Makarsankranti Mela in Rajgir

Makarsankranti Mela in Rajgir

Held every year on January 14th, Makar Sankranti is celebrated on a big way.

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