Nalanda Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

 Sightseeing Highlights:

Ruins of Nalanda University are spread over an area of 14 hectares. Built in the Kushana style of architecture in red bricks, the Nalanda remains exhibit rows of monasteries, hostels and classrooms, although a large part of the university still needs to be excavated. The university library had a huge collection of nine million volumes. Surya Mandir, next to the university is dedicated to the Sun God. Among the various sculptures, there is a huge statue of Goddess Parvati.

Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall was built in memory of Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese traveller who stayed here for 12 years as a student and a teacher. He had documented detailed and vivid descriptions of the Indian political and social conditions of those times. The fascinating Nalanda Museum is home to a wonderful collection of exquisite bronze sculptures of Pala dynasty dating back from 9^th to 10^th centuries, copper plates, stone inscriptions, ancient manuscripts and Buddhist statues. Nav Nalanda Vihar was established in 1951 in an effort to keep the tradition of spreading knowledge alive. The institute has been attracting students from several countries who wish to research on Buddhism and Pali literature.

Around Nalanda:

Rajgir, 12 Km away from Nalanda is a famous pilgrimage centre for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, and is famous for Shanti Stupa. Silao, a small village in between Rajgir and Nalanda is famous for the local sweet, khaja.

Tourist Information Centre

Rajgir (Nalanda)

Telephone: 06112-255273