Tour Nalanda - a rustic village located at a distance of 90 kilometers from Patna, the capital of Bihar, India.
An important Buddhist pilgrimage destination, Nalanda today is a deserted village scattered with ancient ruins located close to the Baragaon village.
The term Nalanda literally translates to "a region that confers the lotus." This ancient city was an important center of Buddhist learning in between the 5th and 12th centuries.
History
History records indicate that the city of Nalanda was established sometime in the 5th century B.C.
Rock edicts indicate that Lord Buddha visited Nalanda several times during his lifetime, though the region became famous only after the establishment of the Nalanda University. The region was also visited by Vardhaman Mahavira on several occasions.
The Nalanda University flourished for more than 700 years and reached its pinnacle of glory under the patronage of Gupta rulers.
Great Scholars like Huen Tsang who was a student at this great center of learning left detailed records of the university as it existed in the 7th century.
Tourist Attractions
Tour the Nalanda University ruins that sprawl on more than 14 hectares of land. Enjoy a tour to the Nalanda Archaeological Museum, and visit the Nava Nalanda Vihara on tours to Nalanda tourist attractions.
The Nalanda Archaeological Museum displays an interesting variety of bronze statues and other objects d art that were excavated from Nalanda. See copper plates, coins and stone inscriptions that are on display at this fascinating museum.
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