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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Things to do in Nalanda<\/strong><\/a>
- Places to visit in Nalanda<\/a><\/li>
- Places to eat in Nalanda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- About Nalanda University<\/strong><\/a>
- History<\/a><\/li>
- Facts<\/a><\/li>
- UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Plan a trip to Nalanda University<\/strong><\/a>
- How to reach<\/a><\/li>
- Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Places to stay in Nalanda<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Things to do in Nalanda <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWith so much history and cultural significance, there\u2019s a lot to do and places to visit in the old university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explore the ruins of Nalanda University \u2013<\/strong> Spanning more than 14 hectares, the massive campus of the ancient university is now a site of historical ruins. But it still boasts the classic Indian stone-cut architecture in red bricks built in the Kushana style. The once three to six stories high buildings can still be traced in their remnants. Excavations have revealed classrooms, hostels, and monasteries built in the Pala dynasty. There are stairways, decorated panels, stupas, dorms, lecture halls, and parts of the library that speak of its glorious past in its carvings and inscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisit the archaeological museum \u2013<\/strong> Established in 1971, the Nalanda Museum houses important artefacts, relics, documents, coins, sculptures, images of Buddha, inscriptions, seals, samples of antique items, etc. The museum has four main galleries showcasing excavated materials from 349 sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Hiuen](\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.-hieun-tsang-memorial-hall-1.jpg\")
Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nTake a tour of the Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall \u2013<\/strong> The legendary Chinese scholar, monk, explorer, and traveller, Hiuen Tsang or Xuanzang, visited Nalanda in the 7th<\/sup> century. He lived here for 12 years, learning and studying under the guidance of the monks in Nalanda, and became one of the greatest students of the university. The memorial hall commemorates him and his experiences, which he documented in his writings. The memorial also provides information about his travels around other parts of India that lasted 17 years and historical information about the country of that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlaces to visit in Nalanda <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nUniversity tourism is more than its ruins. For your complete Nalanda sightseeing, explore these places – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kundalpur village and temple<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"Kundalpur](\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5.-kundalpur.jpg\")
Kundalpur temple<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAbout the Place: <\/strong>It is the birthplace of Gautam Swamiji, the first disciple of Mahavira, the 24th, and the last Jain Tirthankara. The village is known for its sacred Jain temple, housing a four and a half feet tall statue of Mahavira Padmasana. The temple boasts grand stone and marble architecture and houses 72 idols of all Tirthankaras, representing the past, present, and future. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTimings<\/strong>: 6 AM to 6 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\nEntry Fee<\/strong>: NA<\/p>\n\n\n\nBest time to visit<\/strong>: Early morning <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to reach<\/strong>: Kundalpur village and its Jain temple are located at 11 KM from the ancient site of the University. You can book a cab or rent a car to reach the village and explore the Jain temple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n[Also Read: All you need to know about Bhimbetka UNESCO Site<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\nSurya Mandir<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout the Place: The temple sits near the ancient site of Nalanda and is dedicated to the sun god. It boasts classic Indian rock-cut architecture and houses various Buddhist shrines, as well as Hindu deities. The temple is known for its five feet high idol of Parvati. The Suryamandir is also considered a popular pilgrimage destination, especially during the local festival of Chhat. Religious rituals are conducted twice a year to celebrate this festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Timings<\/strong>: 6 AM to 8 PM <\/p>\n\n\n\nEntry Fee<\/strong>: NA<\/p>\n\n\n\nBest time to visit<\/strong>: Good for a day trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to reach<\/strong>: The temple is located in Surajpur, a couple of kilometres from the ancient site. Book a cab from Nalanda or rent a car to reach the temple site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Places to visit in Nalanda<\/a><\/li>
- Places to eat in Nalanda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- About Nalanda University<\/strong><\/a>
- History<\/a><\/li>
- Facts<\/a><\/li>
- UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Plan a trip to Nalanda University<\/strong><\/a>
- How to reach<\/a><\/li>
- Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Places to stay in Nalanda<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Things to do in Nalanda <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With so much history and cultural significance, there\u2019s a lot to do and places to visit in the old university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explore the ruins of Nalanda University \u2013<\/strong> Spanning more than 14 hectares, the massive campus of the ancient university is now a site of historical ruins. But it still boasts the classic Indian stone-cut architecture in red bricks built in the Kushana style. The once three to six stories high buildings can still be traced in their remnants. Excavations have revealed classrooms, hostels, and monasteries built in the Pala dynasty. There are stairways, decorated panels, stupas, dorms, lecture halls, and parts of the library that speak of its glorious past in its carvings and inscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit the archaeological museum \u2013<\/strong> Established in 1971, the Nalanda Museum houses important artefacts, relics, documents, coins, sculptures, images of Buddha, inscriptions, seals, samples of antique items, etc. The museum has four main galleries showcasing excavated materials from 349 sites. <\/p>\n\n\n
\nHiuen Tsang Memorial Hall <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n Take a tour of the Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall \u2013<\/strong> The legendary Chinese scholar, monk, explorer, and traveller, Hiuen Tsang or Xuanzang, visited Nalanda in the 7th<\/sup> century. He lived here for 12 years, learning and studying under the guidance of the monks in Nalanda, and became one of the greatest students of the university. The memorial hall commemorates him and his experiences, which he documented in his writings. The memorial also provides information about his travels around other parts of India that lasted 17 years and historical information about the country of that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Places to visit in Nalanda <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
University tourism is more than its ruins. For your complete Nalanda sightseeing, explore these places – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kundalpur village and temple<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nKundalpur temple<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n About the Place: <\/strong>It is the birthplace of Gautam Swamiji, the first disciple of Mahavira, the 24th, and the last Jain Tirthankara. The village is known for its sacred Jain temple, housing a four and a half feet tall statue of Mahavira Padmasana. The temple boasts grand stone and marble architecture and houses 72 idols of all Tirthankaras, representing the past, present, and future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Timings<\/strong>: 6 AM to 6 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Entry Fee<\/strong>: NA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best time to visit<\/strong>: Early morning <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to reach<\/strong>: Kundalpur village and its Jain temple are located at 11 KM from the ancient site of the University. You can book a cab or rent a car to reach the village and explore the Jain temple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
[Also Read: All you need to know about Bhimbetka UNESCO Site<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surya Mandir<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the Place: The temple sits near the ancient site of Nalanda and is dedicated to the sun god. It boasts classic Indian rock-cut architecture and houses various Buddhist shrines, as well as Hindu deities. The temple is known for its five feet high idol of Parvati. The Suryamandir is also considered a popular pilgrimage destination, especially during the local festival of Chhat. Religious rituals are conducted twice a year to celebrate this festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Timings<\/strong>: 6 AM to 8 PM <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Entry Fee<\/strong>: NA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best time to visit<\/strong>: Good for a day trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to reach<\/strong>: The temple is located in Surajpur, a couple of kilometres from the ancient site. Book a cab from Nalanda or rent a car to reach the temple site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Facts<\/a><\/li>
- Places to eat in Nalanda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>