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Nalanda is in Bihar state and marks the site of the once famous Buddhist university.

[edit] Understand

Nalanda was a Buddhist university established in 450CE, and was the longest running university in Indian history. Among its many notable guests were the Buddha and Mahavira, and at its zenith accommodated over 10,000 students and over 2,000 faculty. However, it was sacked by Turkic Muslim invaders in 1193, and currently all that remains are extensive ruins that are spread over an area of 14 hectares.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By train

The nearest station is Gaya (89 km).

[edit] By car

Shared jeeps plying the route between Rajgir (15km) and Bihar Sharif (35km) make a stop at the turn off for Nalanda. Rickshaws and other vehicles are available from here to the main gate, a distance of 2KM.

[edit] Get around

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• The Great Stupa. The remains of the stupa has terraces and smaller stupas.

• Nalanda Archaeological Museum. The museum houses a significant collection of Pala and Mauryan statues. Open daily except Fri from 10AM to 5PM.

• Nalanda Multimedia Museum. Great place to visualize the History of Nalanda http://prachinbharat.com/

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Many visitors to Nalanda prefer to stay in Rajgir as there is a greater choice of accommodation.

• China Temple. Located near the Nalanda Mor - On Biharshrif-Rajgir Highway.

• Youth Hostel

[edit] Get out

• Bodh Gaya (89km).
• Rajgir (15km).

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