Nalanda Ancient Nalanda University Ancient place of Buddhist learning in India
General Information About Nalanda
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| Location | 14 Km from Rajgir, 90 Km from Patna & 83 Km from Bodhgaya |
| Best time to visit | October to March |
| Tourist places to visit | Nalanda University & Xuan Zang Memorial |
| Significance | Ancient Nalanda University Buddhist place of learning |
| Nearby Tourist Places | Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kesaria, Lauria Nandangarh, Sarnath, Kushinagar, etc. |
| Festivals to visit | Buddha Purnima |
Nalanda is located 14 km from Rajgir in Bihar State of India. It is known for its Ancient Nalanda University Archaeological Complex.
Best time to visit
October - March when the days are relatively cooler and nights are pleasant.
How to Reach Nalanda
You can reach Nalanda by any means of transport like Buses, trains and flights. Nalanda is connected through Patna (90 KM)and Bodhgaya Airports (83 KM). Nearest Railway Station is Nalanda Railway Station which can be accessed by local trains. You can board trains from Bodhgaya and Patna for Nalanda. Buses regularly operate from Bodhgaya, Rajgir(14 KM) and Patna for Nalanda.
Tourist Attractions of Nalanda
Major attraction of Nalanda is Ancient Nalanda University Archaeological Complex. It has many other attractions like Hieun Tsang memorial hall, Archaeological Museum , Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Surajpur Baragaon and Chinese Pagoda.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
Nearby tourist attractionsto Nalanda are Bodhgaya, Kushinagar , Rajgir, Kesaria and Vaishali. Youcan also visit Lauria Nandangarh. Most places are Buddhist Pilgrimage associated directly or indirectly with life of Buddha.