A historically rich site of Bihar, Nalanda is one of the must-visit tourist destinations of India

A historically rich site of Bihar, Nalanda is one of the must-visit tourist destinations of India

These are 10 beautiful places you must make a point to visit once in Nalanda-

These are 10 beautiful places you must make a point to visit once in Nalanda-

1. Ruins of Nalanda The remains of one of the most renowned ancient learning centres of the world is located at Nalanda and the subjects taught here included Buddhist scriptures, philosophy, theology, metaphysics, logic, grammar, astronomy and medicine

1. Ruins of Nalanda The remains of one of the most renowned ancient learning centres of the world is located at Nalanda and the subjects taught here included Buddhist scriptures, philosophy, theology, metaphysics, logic, grammar, astronomy and medicine

2. Black Buddha Temple A beautiful temple located near the ruins of Nalanda University which has an ancient large black Buddha image in Bhumisparha Mudra

2. Black Buddha Temple A beautiful temple located near the ruins of Nalanda University which has an ancient large black Buddha image in Bhumisparha Mudra

3. Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall One of the most celebrated historians of yore was Huien Tsang and to know more about him, visit this memorial constructed in memory of a student of Nalanda University who later also became a professor of the institute

3. Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall One of the most celebrated historians of yore was Huien Tsang and to know more about him, visit this memorial constructed in memory of a student of Nalanda University who later also became a professor of the institute

4. Nalanda Museum Built in 1917, Nalanda Museum houses antiquities found from the excavated site of Nalanda Mahavihara besides various ancient masterpieces which reveals the wonders of olden times

4. Nalanda Museum Built in 1917, Nalanda Museum houses antiquities found from the excavated site of Nalanda Mahavihara besides various ancient masterpieces which reveals the wonders of olden times

5. Ghora Katora A mesmerizing lake resembling the shape of a horse, Ghora Katora is a serene place to enjoy natural beauty as well as enjoy boating with your loved ones

5. Ghora Katora A mesmerizing lake resembling the shape of a horse, Ghora Katora is a serene place to enjoy natural beauty as well as enjoy boating with your loved ones

6. Vishwa Shanti Stupa Popularly known as Peace Pagoda, the Stupa is built completely with marble and comprises four golden statues of Lord Buddha. Besides a serpentine staircase, a ropeway has also been built for tourists to reach here

6. Vishwa Shanti Stupa Popularly known as Peace Pagoda, the Stupa is built completely with marble and comprises four golden statues of Lord Buddha. Besides a serpentine staircase, a ropeway has also been built for tourists to reach here

7. Son Bhandar Caves Popularly known as Sonebhandar, these two artificial caves generally dated to the 3rd or 4th century CE but some reports suggested the caves could actually go back to the period of the Maurya empire from 319 to 180 BCE

7. Son Bhandar Caves Popularly known as Sonebhandar, these two artificial caves generally dated to the 3rd or 4th century CE but some reports suggested the caves could actually go back to the period of the Maurya empire from 319 to 180 BCE

8. Venuvan A natural paradise, Venuvan is  regarded as one of the first places gifted to Lord Buddha by Bimbisara, the king of Magadha at that time

8. Venuvan A natural paradise, Venuvan is  regarded as one of the first places gifted to Lord Buddha by Bimbisara, the king of Magadha at that time

9. Ashoka Stupa One of the top attractions of Nalanda situated on top of Rajgir Hill, this holy site of Lord Buddha is also popular due to the stunning sunset views

9. Ashoka Stupa One of the top attractions of Nalanda situated on top of Rajgir Hill, this holy site of Lord Buddha is also popular due to the stunning sunset views

10. Jain Mandir A marvellous temple believed to be the birthplace of the 24th and the last Tirthankar, Lord Mahavir, it is located about 1.6 km from the ruins of Nalanda in a place called Kundalpur

10. Jain Mandir A marvellous temple believed to be the birthplace of the 24th and the last Tirthankar, Lord Mahavir, it is located about 1.6 km from the ruins of Nalanda in a place called Kundalpur

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