Caution
Rajgir in August
Bihar, India
August peaks the monsoon in Rajgir's valley bowl. Water pools everywhere, some attractions close, and the roads in and out can become unreliable after heavy downpours.
The August story
Too risky for planning purposes.
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Peak monsoon — flooding in valley
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) — Ropeway ride to Vishwa Shanti Stupa — kids love it, Hot springs are a unique sensory experience, Surrounded by five hills — scenic and interesting, Mix of adventure and history
Elevation
73m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓adventurers-only
Who should think twice
- ✗families
- ✗planners
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — hot springs + cool weather = perfect |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent — comfortable weather, spiritual calm |
| March | 4/5 | Good — warming up, mornings still pleasant |
| April | 2/5 | Hot — valley traps heat |
| May | 1/5 | Valley heat trap at peak |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon steam bath |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon — green hills, wet everything |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Peak monsoon — flooding in valley |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon — valley still wet |
| October | 4/5 | Good — valley clearing, pleasant weather |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — perfect valley weather |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — 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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