Excursions from Bodhgaya

Rajgir
Rajgir 80 km. From Bodhgaya is believed to be one of the most ancient capitals of the world. Rajgir is also reverently mentioned in Ramayana and Mahabharata. As far as recorded history goes.

It was the capital of mighty Magadham empire in 6th century BC and was also favourite abode of Lord Buddha. Mahavir Teerthankar and Guru Nanak also visited Rajgir. After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, his teachings were penned down here. The hot water springs and the lush green forest of Rajgir have made the place a popular winter health resort. The aerial ropeway chairlift is also an attraction to tourists.

Gaya
13 km. From Bodhgaya, Gaya is a very sacred pilgrim centre for Hindus. Hindus after oblation for salvation of their dead parents and forefathers. The temple of Vishnupad on the bank of river Falgu attracts a very large number of pilgrims.

Nalanda
96 km. From Bodhgaya, Nalanda is the site of the world famous international university which was at its peak of glory in the 5th century AD. As many as ten thousand students and two thousand teachers were engaged in learning and teaching in this great residential University. The foreign scholars like Hieun Tsang and Fa-Hiren have given travel accounts. The ruins of this ancient University thrill the tourists to go there.

Barabar Cave
41 km. From Bodhgaya, Barabar Caves is an important achaeological site. The caves carved out from solid rocks bear details of the life of Buddha.

Pawapuri
114 km. From Bodhgaya, Pawapuri or the sinless city is a great pilgrimage centre of the Jains. Lord Mahavira Teerthankar, the greatest propounder of Jainism had given his last sermon here, took Mahaparinirvana here and was cremated here. The Jalamandir and Samosharan are two beautiful temples here of exquisite examples of architecture.