Overview

Nalanda near Patna is where you can find the archaeological remains of a Mahavihara or Buddhist monastery, which was one of the earliest and finest universities in India. In ancient days, this monastic and scholastic institution was located in the kingdom of Magadha, which is now the modern state of Bihar. Nalanda University Archaeological Complex is currently located about 84 km away from Patna, the capital city of Bihar. A visit to the complex makes for an enriching journey into history, architecture, culture, and Buddhism. If you are a history buff, make sure to include this ancient university in your itinerary when planning a trip to and booking your hotels in Patna.

Open and Closing Time

9:00 am till 5:00 pm. closed on Fridays.

Transportation

By Air

By Railway

Nearest Hotel

The Rajgir Residency

Hotel Windsor

Gargee Gautam Vihar Resort

Sukhdeo Clarks Inn

Nearest Resturant

The Rajgir Residency

Boon Lite Cafe

Abhilasha Restaurant

Gurunanak Cafeteria

Near By Attraction

Kundalpur

Bihar Sharif

Pawpuri

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Interesting facts about Nalanda University Ruins

Nalanda was founded by Buddhist monks in the 5th century AD during the reign of the Gupta dynasty, and is a famous Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage city too.

Chinese travelers are a well-known source and students of Nalanda University.

Well known scholars studied in Nalanda University.The strength and vastness of the library.

History

The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the State of Bihar, in north-eastern India. It comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal. Nalanda stands out as the most ancient university of the Indian Subcontinent. It engaged in the organized transmission of knowledge over an uninterrupted period of 800 years. The historical development of the site testifies to the development of Buddhism into a religion and the flourishing of monastic and educational traditions.