One of the best places to explore and is worth visiting on weekends in Bihar is ‘Rajgir’ which holds the meaning ‘House of the kings’ in its name.
Rajgir a town situated in Nalanda district of Magadh region, in the state Bihar. Rajgir is just 93 km southeast of Patna( the capital of Bihar). Rajgir is believed to be about 3000 years old, and has been an important part of major religions like Hinduism, jainism and Buddhism. Rajgir holds a rich history from the times of Mauryan Empire.

With all the histories that this town is holding, it gives a exhilarating experiences to the tourists. There are many exciting places to enjoy our day here. Going on top of the mountains, tourist gets a splendid and spectacular view. A place which is very quiet, peaceful and spiritual.

The Vishwa Shanti stupa which is located on a 400 meter high Ratnagiri hills. The stupa has been build from white marbles and was established back in 1969 The stupa is studded with four gold gilded majestic statues of Buddha, showing four important events of his life.
The Rajgir ropeway which was made to lead the way to the top of Vishwa Shanti Stupa. The ropeway gives a fun and exciting experience which slowly nad gradually takes us to the top of the mountain.
And now Bihar tourism has created one of the most exciting and amazing architecture of all time in Rajgir, “The Glass Floor Bridge”. The bridge is 85ft long and 6ft wide which will give tourists a experience of skywalking. The bridge also offers many amazing adventure sports. The skywalk bridge is constructed between five hills which provides a breathtaking view of the nature. The transparent bridge has room for about 40 tourist at a time, which gives a exhilarating experience from about 400 ft above the ground.The Rajgir bridge is the second finished skywalk glass bridge in the country.
And many more religious and exciting places to pay a visit includes, Gridhakuta ‘a popular sightseeing location’, Makhdum kund, Bimbisara’s jail, Veerayatan Museum, Sonabhandar and Saptaparni caves, Pawapuri , Rajgir hot springs (Brahmakund , a holy place for bathing), Pandu Pokhar (nature-cum-amusement park ), national parks and mnay more stupas, forts and hills.
A cultural, historic or and an adventure tour, Rajgir welcomes you for it all. Rajgir holds the essence of fun with peace in it’s heart. And with it’s new tourism development Rajgir is attracting many national as well as international tourists.