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Guided Rajgir Tour

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Previous Next Rajgir, comes from the word Raj Griha meaning the house of the Royals. Rajgir was the earliest capital of Magadh Kingdom and thereby has a great historical importance. Its picturesque landscape adds to its historical value attracting tourists all over the world. This place is closely associated with Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and Mahavira, the twenty fourth tirthankar of Jainism. It is a perfect holiday retreat for religious, historical or adventure tourists. Be it the thrilling ropeway ride to Vishwa Shanti Stupa or the Saptaparni Gufa or the…

Sabhyata Dwar

Previous Next Sabhyata Dwar, also known as the Civilisation Gate is a 105-ft tall-structure built to showcase the glorious past of Patliputra province. The monument is built from red and white sandstone and is taller than Gateway of India and Golghar. The northern and southern face of Sabhyata Dwar consists of inscriptions attributed to Megasthenes, Samrata Ashoka, Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira.

Golghar

Previous Next Golghar, a round-shaped granary is located to the west of Gandhi Maidan. As the name suggests, its known for its bee-hive structure and has a spiral stairway consisting of 145 steps. One can enjoy a panoramic view of the Ganges and the city from the top of Golghar. Golghar was designed by a British Engineer Captain John Garstin and its construction was completed in 1786. It has a storage of 140000 tons.