About Nalanda - Bihar
About Nalanda
Patna is situated in eastern part of Bihar at a distance of 90 Kms from Patna. Nalanda is an ancient city founded in the 5th century AD has one of the oldest universities of ancient India.
Nalanda is a village of archaeological importance and the signs of ancient Buddhist culture are visible in it. Many monuments relating to the birth and spread of Buddhism could be seen here.
Sight Seeing Places in and around Nalanda
Nalanda University Archaeological Complex
The Nalanda Archaeological Museum
Nava Nalanda Mahavihara
Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall
Surajpur Baragaon
How to Reach Nalanda :
By Air : The nearest Airport is Patna 90 kms from Nalanda.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is Bakhtiyarpur 38 Kms from Nalanda.
By Road : Nalanda is well connected by ASRTC & Private bus services.