Ancient Vikramsila University

The University of Vikramshila is another sightseeing attraction of Bhagalpur situated at 38 km from the city, in the town of Vikramshila. It serves as an education centre teaching Tantric Buddhism. This university was established by Dharmapala, which was the devout Pala King also known as Paramasaugata. The surroundings of this university comprises rocky hillock provided by the confluence of Kosi and Ganga along with 108 smaller temples. There are also several caves and rock cut sculptures belonging to 6th century present around this century.