Caution
Rajgir in April
Bihar, India
April turns Rajgir's sheltered valley into a heat bowl. The five surrounding hills block any breeze, and temperatures soar past 40°C. The hot springs become ironic â nobody needs more heat.
The April story
Skip it. Come back in October.
Why April scores 2/5
Weather
Hot â valley traps heat
Roads & Access
self drive: Sedan fine. Hilly roads near Stupa well-paved.. road condition: Well-maintained road from Bihar Sharif and Nalanda.. public transport: Trains to Rajgir. Shared autos. Ropeway to Stupa.. from nearest city: Nalanda 12km. Patna 100km (3hrs). Gaya 78km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: District administration Nalanda. helpline: Bihar Tourism: 0612-2225295. ambulance: 108. police station: Rajgir (1km). nearest hospital: Rajgir Hospital (2km)
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G in town. Weakens on hilltops.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) â Ropeway ride to Vishwa Shanti Stupa â kids love it, Hot springs are a unique sensory experience, Surrounded by five hills â scenic and interesting, Mix of adventure and history
Elevation
73m â Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- âFirst-time travelers
- âSenior citizens
- âdevoted-pilgrims
Who should think twice
- âeveryone-else
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak â hot springs + cool weather = perfect |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent â comfortable weather, spiritual calm |
| March | 4/5 | Good â warming up, mornings still pleasant |
| Aprilviewing | 2/5 | Hot â valley traps heat |
| May | 1/5 | Valley heat trap at peak |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon steam bath |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon â green hills, wet everything |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon â flooding in valley |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon â valley still wet |
| October | 4/5 | Good â valley clearing, pleasant weather |
| November | 5/5 | Peak â perfect valley weather |
| December | 5/5 | Peak â cold mornings, hot springs paradise |
Practical Details
How to reach
Nalanda 12km. Patna 100km (3hrs). Gaya 78km.. Roads: Well-maintained road from Bihar Sharif and Nalanda.. Self-drive: Sedan fine. Hilly roads near Stupa well-paved.. Public transport: Trains to Rajgir. Shared autos. Ropeway to Stupa.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
73m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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