The Buddhist Curcit
Nalanda
Nalanda is believed to be the oldest university in the world. Founded in the 5th century BC, it became a renowned centre of Buddhist and Jain learning. Hieun Tsang, the Chinese traveller, spent several years here in the 7th century AD.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Road links to Patna (103 km), Rajgir and Bodhgaya (89 km) Nearest railhead is Gaya. Nearest airport is Patna.
WHERE TO STAY
Government Rest House, Youth Hostel.
WHAT TO SEE
NALANDA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM: Magnificent collection of Pala and Mauryan statues, bronzes and manuscripts.
Nalanda
Nalanda is believed to be the oldest university in the world. Founded in the 5th century BC, it became a renowned centre of Buddhist and Jain learning. Hieun Tsang, the Chinese traveller, spent several years here in the 7th century AD.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Road links to Patna (103 km), Rajgir and Bodhgaya (89 km) Nearest railhead is Gaya. Nearest airport is Patna.
WHERE TO STAY
Government Rest House, Youth Hostel.
WHAT TO SEE
NALANDA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM: Magnificent collection of Pala and Mauryan statues, bronzes and manuscripts.
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NALANDA MAHAVIHAR: An institute for the study of Pali literature. It houses rare Buddhist manuscripts.
The Grear STUPA : The Remains of the stupa include steps, terraces and other votive stupas.
The Grear STUPA : The Remains of the stupa include steps, terraces and other votive stupas.
| Climate : | Summer: (Mar. to Jun.) | Warm |
| Monsoon : (Jul. to Aug.) | Warm | |
| Winter : (Nov. to Feb.) | Cool and pleasant | |
| Clothing: | Summer - Cottons | |
| Winter - Woollens |
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» Backwaters Of Kerala
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