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Nalanda Tourism |
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The ruins of Nalanda University are spread over an area of 14 hectares of land. A small village now, Nalanda is situated around 72 km off Patna, the capital of Bihar and is part of the Buddhist Circuit that also includes Bodh Gaya and Rajgir. The village has a good network of roads that connects it to the other cities of the state.
The university was constructed in the Kushana style of architecture, but the impact of the Pala dynasty is widely visible throughout. Past excavations suggest that a large part of the University is still unexcavated, but nowhere does it suggest that the whole site could have accommodated 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers.
There are several places to see and visit near Nalanda too. Rajgir is around 12 km from Nalanda and a famous pilgrimage center for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. There are many places of interest here such as the Swarna Gufa, Griddhakuta Parvat, and Vishwa Shanti Stupa etc.
The events and festivals of Nalanda attract tourists from far and away. Unique in Nalanda is the Chhath Puja, or worship of the Sun god. The most famous one is at the Sun temple in Baragaon near Nalanda, where new paddy, sweets, and fruits are offered in worship.
The Indian village of Nalanda is easily accessible through air, road and rail from the other major Indian cities and states. touristplacesinindia can arrange for you all types of transport for your comfortable journey to and in Nalanda and throughout the Indian state of Bihar.
Nearby tourist centers like Patna, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, and Gaya make a convenient base for traveling to Nalanda. Nalanda is usually a part of the day excursion trips from these tourist destinations around Nalanda. Most of the places to stay in Nalanda are strategically located near the pilgrim centers and other tourist attractions.
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