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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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Son Bhandar Caves, Jivakarama vihara, Saptaparni Cave, Peace Pagoda.

2.6 miNW
Cave
Son Bhandar Caves, Rajgir
66 min walk • The Son Bhandar caves, also Sonebhandar, are two artificial caves located in Rajgir in the state of Bihar in India. They belong to the Jains.
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.
2.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Saptaparni Cave, Rajgir
58 min walk • Saptparni Cave, also referred to as Sapta parni guha or sattapaṇṇi guhā, literally Seven-leaves-cave, is a Buddhist cave site about 2 kilometres southwest from Rajgir, Bihar, India. It is embedded in a hill.
~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.
3.3 miE
Lake
Ghora Katora, Pant Wildlife Sanctuary
83 min walk • Ghora Katora which means "Horse Bowl" is a natural lake near the city of Rajgir in the Indian state of Bihar. The shape of the lake resembles that of a horse and is surrounded by mountains on three of the sides. The lake attracts migratory birds from Siberia and central Asia during winter.
1.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Rajgir hills
42 min walk • The Rajgir Hills, also known as "Rajgriha" hills, lie near the city of Rajgir in central regions of the Indian state of Bihar. It is surrounded by five hills named Ratnagiri, Vipulachal, Vaibhavagiri, Songiri and Udaygiri.