Nalanda is located at a distance of 55 miles from the city of Patna in state of Bihar. Nalanda was an ancient Buddhist center of learning from 427 to 1197 BC and is regarded as one of the first great universities in the world.
It was founded in the 5th century BC under the benefaction of the Gupta emperors, chiefly Kumaragupta. It admitted more than 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers during its glorious days.
Nalanda is a great architectural masterpiece and its building was a grand structure. There are plenty of ancient monuments and religious shrines in the area.
Ans: Nalanda is located at a distance of 80Kms. from the city of Patna in state of Bihar.Nalanda was an ancient Buddhist center of learning from 427 to 1197 BC. So to cover entire main Buddhist circuit it takes minimum 6 to 7 days.
Ans: Nalanda was an ancient Buddhist center of learning from 427 to 1197 BC and is regarded as one of the first great universities in the world.It was founded in the 5th century BC under the benefaction of the Gupta emperors, chiefly Kumaragupta. It admitted more than 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers during its glorious days.Nalanda is a great architectural masterpiece and its building was a grand structure. There are plenty of ancient monuments and religious shrines in the area.
Ans: Winter season (October to March ) is the best time to visit Nalanda including other Buddhist sectors.
Ans: Nalandais most important an ancient Mahavihara, aesteemed Hindu-Buddhist monastery which also served as a renowned centre of learning, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha from 427 to 1197 BC. The sightseeing places and other important places.
Ans: There is a railway station in Nalanda Itself – however, nearest and convenient rail head is Gaya which is 95 Kms. 2 hrs. drive approx.
Ans: The nearest domestic& International airport is Gaya which is 82 Kms and other domestic airport is Patna Airport which is 102Kms. 2.5 hrs drive approx.. There is a flight from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and other different cities.
Ans: There are few good hotels in Nalanda – however, Nalanda sightseeing tour normally done on the way to Patna or Bodhgaya. So, good hotels are in Patna or Bodhgaya or Rajgir.
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