Venuvan
This place is regarded as one of the first places gifted to Lord Buddha by Bimbisara, the king of Magadha at that time.
Although the name suggests Bamboo Grove Resort presently there are not many Of the plant at the site.
The place is regarded as the first gifted-place to the Buddha by Bimbisara once got to the Buddha by Bimbisara, the king of Magadha at the time. Bimbisara once got delayed while taking bath at the nearby Saraswati River and and the gate of the Rajgir city was closed even to the king.
An exemplary security system indeed! The King spent the night in the company of Buddha at this Bamboo Garden and that is how the place is significant to the devotees.
There is a large artificial lake and a Buddha sculpture built by Japanese devotes next to the lake where one can bask in the peaceful atmosphere.
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How to Reach:
By Air
The Nearest Airport is JPN International Airport in Patna (110 km). Patna is well linked to all major Indian cities including Kolkata, Bombay, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Ranchi, Lucknow. Rajgir is also connected to Gaya International Airport(78 km) which is connected to International Destinations like Bangkok, Colombo, Thimphu etc.
By Train
Rajgir itself has a Railway Station (RGD) which is connected to Patna, Kolkata and New Delhi via daily trains. Shramjeevi Express connects it to New Delhi while Buddha Purnima Express connects it to Varanasi. Rajgir Express connects it to Danapur, while Rajgir-Howrah Passenger Train connects it to Kolkata. Rajgir is well connected to Gaya Railway Station (GAYA), which is one India’s busiest rail routes.
By Road
Rajgir is well connected by road to Patna (110 km), Nalanda ( 15 km), Gaya (78 km), Pawapuri (38 km), Bihar Sharif (25 km). Regular Bus Services are available from all these locations. BSTDC runs daily Air-Conditioned Buses between Patna and Bodh Gaya via Rajgir. Cabs on Hire and Taxis are readily available from all major places. Fares are negotiable.