Pawapuri Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
Pawapuri, 101 kilometers from Patna and 38 kilometers from Rajgir, all sins end for a devout Jain. Lord Mahavira, the final Tirthankar and founder of Jainism, breathed his last at this place, and was cremated here around 500 B.C. It is said that the demand for his ashes was so great that a large amount of soil was removed from around the funeral pyre, creating the water tank. A marble temple, the “Jalmandir”, was later built in the middle of the tank, and is now a major pilgrimage spot for Jains. Another Jain temple called Samosharan is located here.
What to see
Jalmadir: A marble temple, the Jalmandir, was later built in the middle of the tank, and is now a major pilgrimage spot for Jains.
How to Reach:
By Air The nearest airport is at Patna 101 kms. Indian Airlines/Indigo/GoAir/Kingfisher/JetAirways connect Patna to Calcutta, Bombay, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Lucknow and Ranchi.
By Rail Though Rajgir itself has a railway station yet the nearest convenient railhead is at Patna 90.kms.
By Road A taxi or bus can be taken from Patna, Rajgir, Gaya or other major cities of Bihar to visit Pawapuri
- Bodh Gaya, the place where Buddha achieved enlightenment
- Rajgir, the place Vishwa Shanti Shutpa you can joy on Areial Ropeway, You can enjoy Venuvana(Beautiful Garden)
- Nalanda - location of an ancient university with a nearby musuem.
- Patna - 101 KM by Road, Deluxe Buses for Patna Available from Bihar Sharif 13KM from Pawapur or You can take taxi,
- Ranchi - AC deluxe buses are Available from ITDC Patliputra Ashoka Hotel, BSTDC Kautilya Vihar Hotel and Mithapur/Bankipore Bus Stand(Near Gandhi Maidan)
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Pawapuri
