TREKS · 1-DAY · MODERATE · MAX 400M
Rajgir Five Hills Circuit.
Rajgir Five Hills Circuit
Rajgir Five Hills Circuit is a moderate single-day, 10 km trek, topping out at 400 m. The route takes in 5 sacred Buddhist hills; Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak); Hot springs; Japanese Peace Pagoda. Best months: January–March and October–December. Watch points: Steep sections on some hills; hot in afternoon; carry water. Fitness level: moderate, not recommended for children. Pair this with Rajgir's ancient university ruins and thermal springs for a fuller picture of Bihar's Buddhist heritage. The circuit works best as a cool-season day trip from Patna, easily combining monastery visits with the ropeway descent.
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⚠Steep sections on some hills
⚠Hot in afternoon
⚠Carry water
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