Vulture Peak, Rajgir

Name: Vulture Peak
Address: Rajgir, India

#1 among attractions in Rajgir

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The Vulture Peak, also known as the Holy Eagle Peak or Gridhakūta, was the Buddha's favorite retreat in Rajagaha. It was the scene for many of his discourses. Rajgir is located in Bihar, India. It is so named because it resembles a sitting vulture with its wings folded. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 25°0'6"N, 85°26'47"E

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Vulture Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jivakarama vihara, Peace Pagoda, Bimbisara's jail, Vishwa Shanti Stupa.

0.9 miSW
Archaeological site, Buddhist architecture
Jivakarama vihara, Pant Wildlife Sanctuary
24 min walk • The Jivakarama vihara, also Jivaka Amravana vihara, Jivakamravana, Jivakamrabana or Jivakavanarama, is an ancient Buddhist monastery, or vihara, established at the time of the Buddha.
~1250 ftNW
Pagoda
Peace Pagoda
7 min walk • A Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa; a monument to inspire peace, designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds, and to help unite them in their search for world peace.
1.2 miSW
24°59'42"N • 85°25'45"E
Bimbisara's jail, Rajgir
31 min walk • Park
~1220 ftNW
25°0'16"N • 85°26'40"E
Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir
6 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Temple