The Indo Hokke Hotel

Name: The Indo Hokke Hotel
Address: Rajgir and Nalanda

A quiet, Japanese-influenced hotel in Rajgir, built with Buddhist pilgrims in mind, with simple, well-kept rooms and calm grounds. It is the most comfortable base for Vulture Peak and Nalanda.

Photo: Photo Dharma from Penang, Malaysia · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

The Indo Hokke Hotel was built for Japanese Buddhist pilgrims visiting Rajgir and Nalanda, and its design and atmosphere still reflect that: calm grounds, a restrained style and an emphasis on order and cleanliness. It welcomes all guests and is popular with pilgrim groups from across Asia.

Rajgir has no luxury hotels, and we are clear about that. The Indo Hokke offers comfortable rooms and good housekeeping in a peaceful setting, close to the road up to Vulture Peak and the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, and about 25 minutes from Nalanda. It suits travellers who value quiet over polish.

Why we book it

Quiet, orderly and well kept
Close to Vulture Peak and the ropeway
Used to international Buddhist pilgrims

Questions travellers ask

Good to know

Is the Indo Hokke Hotel a luxury hotel?

No. It is a comfortable, well-kept hotel rather than a luxury property, and Rajgir has none of those. Its strengths are calm, cleanliness and a location convenient for Vulture Peak and Nalanda. We use it as the best available base in Rajgir.

How far is the Indo Hokke Hotel from Nalanda?

Nalanda is about 12 to 15 km from Rajgir, roughly 25 minutes by car. Vulture Peak and the Vishwa Shanti Stupa ropeway are a short drive from the hotel. Two nights here allow both without rushing. Pawapuri, about 20 km away, also makes an easy half-day trip.

Do non-Japanese guests stay at the Indo Hokke Hotel?

Yes. Although built with Japanese pilgrims in mind, the hotel welcomes guests of all nationalities and is used by pilgrims and travellers from across Asia, Europe and India. Staff are used to international visitors. The hotel's quiet, orderly atmosphere suits pilgrims and travellers alike.

Journeys

Routes that stay here

UP & Bihar · 5 nights Stillness at Bodh Gaya and Rajgir Bodh Gaya · Rajgir and Nalanda From₹1,25,000 pp

UP & Bihar · 10 nights The Buddhist circuit in India Varanasi · Bodh Gaya · Rajgir and Nalanda · Kushinagar From₹2,60,000 pp

UP & Bihar · 14 nights From the Taj Mahal to the Bodhi tree Agra · Lucknow · Varanasi · Bodh Gaya · Rajgir and Nalanda From₹5,40,000 pp

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