Rajgir in September
Bihar, India
Leeches thrive in September's wet trails despite the appeal of steaming hot springs
September Rajgir's valley stays green and wet. The hills are at their most lush, but trails can still have leeches, and the humidity makes climbing to Vulture Peak a sweaty affair.
The September story
Hot springs: yes. Hill walks: not yet.
Why September scores 6.0/10
Weather
Late monsoon — valley still wet
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓wellness-seekers
- ✓budget-travelers
Who should think twice
- ✗trekkers
- ✗families
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak — hot springs + cool weather = perfect |
| February | 10.0/10 | Excellent — comfortable weather, spiritual calm |
| March | 8.0/10 | Good — warming up, mornings still pleasant |
| April | 4.0/10 | Hot — valley traps heat |
| May | 2.0/10 | Valley heat trap at peak |
| June | 2.0/10 | Pre-monsoon steam bath |
| July | 4.0/10 | Monsoon — green hills, wet everything |
| August | 4.0/10 | Peak monsoon — flooding in valley |
| Septemberviewing | 6.0/10 | Late monsoon — valley still wet |
| October | 8.0/10 | Good — valley clearing, pleasant weather |
| November | 10.0/10 | Peak — perfect valley weather |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak — cold mornings, hot springs paradise |
How to reach Rajgir
Airport
Patna Airport (100 km)
Rail
Rajgir
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