Hidden gem · Half a day from Gaya or Bodh Gaya
Barabar Caves
The oldest rock-cut caves in India, polished like glass
Jehanabad
District headquarters Jehanabad · Magadh
The Barabar and Nagarjuni caves — the oldest rock-cut caves in India, polished like glass inside.
How far is Jehanabad
| Patna → Jehanabad | 60 km | 1½ h |
| Gaya → Jehanabad | 60 km | 1½ h |
| Muzaffarpur → Jehanabad | 140 km | 3½ h |
| Darbhanga → Jehanabad | 180 km | 4½ h |
| Bhagalpur → Jehanabad | 261 km | 6½ h |
Road ≈ 1.3 × straight-line, ~40 km/h. Measured to the district HQ.
Neighbouring districtsPlaces in Jehanabad we have written up
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Also in the district
Smaller stops — the kind the state tourism board lists and nobody writes about. Worth it if you are passing, rarely worth a dedicated trip.
Hazrat Bibi Kamal ka Makbara
Rare medieval tomb of a woman Sufi saint, Kako.
Entry fees & timings in Jehanabad
All Bihar ticketsBarabar & Nagarjuni caves (ASI)
Hours Sunrise – sunset (practically 7:00 – 17:30)
Fee Free. No camera fee.
Approximate; fees change without notice.
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