Swarn Bhandar

Interesting History

Ancient artificial caves featuring carvings & inscriptions. The entry is free, the place has well maintained garden outside the cave. We hired a local guide @ Rs. 100 who explained the history of Swar...

An ancient complex of caves with a few carvings of buddha

It's an ancient cave complex. Some say it's from mahabharata times. Some carvings of Buddha in meditating posture are on the walls, bit similar to ajanta Not allowed to climb the place, only see from...

Ordinary

Caves could be seen from the road. Doesn't take much time to visit. No essential for tourists to visit. May avoid.

On a treasure hunt in the Son Bhandar Caves of Bihar

It is to be said that it has hidden treasure of ancient times golds and jewellary. It is mysterious and lots ofancient stories have been related to it. Several attemps including blowing up the complet...

Must visit in Rajgir

Swarn bhandar or Son bhandar, as it is popularly known, used to be a treasure trove during the ancient times. Numerous invaders including the british tried to break open it but in vain. Taking a guid...