Suggested Departure Time: 06:00 AM
Tour duration: 8 Hours
Pick-Up & Drop-Off: From your Hotel in Patna City
About the tour:
Embark on a tranquil tour the eminent Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir from Patna. The Vishwa Shanti Stupa is located on a 400 m high hill. The Stupa is built-in marble and on the four corners, of the Stupa are four glimmering statues of Buddha. To reach the top of this hill one has to come through the “Ropeways”. This place is also called the Gridhakuta. The tour is inclusive of complete transportation from Patna and a storyteller who will guide you throughout.
Places covered during the tour:
Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Constructed by the Japanese atop the Ratnagiri hill at an elevation of 400 m above sea level, Vishwa Shanti Stupa is a main attraction of Rajgir. It is flocked by many a tourist from different parts of the world.
Griddhakuta
It was the much-loved site of Gautam Buddha where he gave many lessons after attaining enlightenment. To reach the top of Ratnagiri hill, you have to take a ropeway and within minutes you will be there.
Pippala Cave
Rock-cut Cave in Rajgir Positioned above hot springs on the Vaibhava Hill in proximity to Rajgir, Pippala Cave is deemed to have been a site of holiness during the period of Gautam Buddha.
Karanda Tank
It is the destination where Gautam Buddha would take a bath during his holiday in Rajgir. There are leftovers of this tank reflecting the magnificent past of the Mauryas and structural exquisiteness.
Vehicle Types:
You can choose the vehicle according to your group size or travelling needs.
Sedan car-
Alto, Indica, Swift Dzire, and Etios
Suitable for up to 4 passengers
SUV car-
Tavera, Xylo, and Innova
Suitable for up to 6 passengers