Nalanda 'Biharsharif' Sightseeing Day Tour from The City of Patna

Visit Nalanda city for a profound glimpse into the ancient world's intellectual hub, featuring the ruins of Nalanda University, where scholars from across the globe once congregated. Offering a captivating journey through history and showcasing architectural marvels and cultural heritage, making it a must-visit destination for those intrigued by ancient civilizations.

Highlights

• Visit places like the Nalanda Archaeological Museum, the Hseun Tsang Memorial, the Black Buddha Temple, and many more during this tour.
• aassle-free tour from Patna to Nalanda.
• Service of a well-maintained car and an experienced driver.

Nalanda 'Biharsharif' Sightseeing Day Tour from Patna Overview

• Nalanda city is an ancient centre for learning and is situated 88 km from the southeastern end of Patna. The red brick structure covers over 14 hectares of land. The world-renowned and ancient University of Nalanda was established during the rule of a king called Akrāditya, who belonged to the Gupta Dynasty. Nalanda is marked by Buddhist influence. The university is believed to be a masterpiece and is marked by a lofty wall and one gate. Nalanda had eight separate compounds and 10 temples, besides several different meditation halls and study rooms. The grounds of the university are covered with lakes and parks. The library was situated in an exceedingly 9-story building, wherever meticulous copies of texts were made. The university attracted students from countries like Japan, China, Tibet, Indonesia, Persia, and Turkey.

Nalanda 'Biharsharif' Sightseeing Day Tour from Patna Suggested Itinerary

• The driver will pick you up from the hotel/residence address within Patna city limits at a time selected while booking.
• The drive to Nalanda is about 70 kilometres from Patna and may take up to 2 hours.
• Upon arrival in Nalanda, you may visit the following suggested places or add a few of your own:
• Nalanda Archaeological Museum: Opened in the year 1917, this museum is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. Several antiques that have been unearthed in Nalanda are on display here.
• Heun Tsang Memorial: This is an Indo-Chinese undertaking to honour the famed Buddhist monk and traveller, Heun Tsang. A relic, comprising a skull bone of the Chinese monk, is on display in the memorial hall.
• Nalanda Multimedia Museum: This museum displays the history of Nalanda through 3-D animation and multimedia presentation.
• Black Buddha Temple: A temple housing a large black-colored Buddha statue, this temple attracts visitors from several Southeast Asian countries.
• Digambar Jain temple: This temple is famous for being the birthplace of 24th Jain Teerthankara Mahaveer.
• Badi Dargah (Chhoti Dargah) is a prominent Sufi shrine in Biharsharif, dedicated to Sufi saint Sheikh Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri. It attracts devotees from various faiths and is known for its tranquil ambiance.
• Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya: While not in Nalanda or Biharsharif directly, Bodh Gaya is nearby and houses the iconic Mahabodhi Temple. This UNESCO World Heritage Site marks the spot where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. It is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world.
• Nalanda Mahavihara Temple, Within the Nalanda University ruins, there is a temple known as Nalanda Mahavihara Temple. While primarily an educational institution, Nalanda also had religious structures, and this temple is one of them.
• Pawapuri Temple near Biharsharif, is famous for its Jain temples. The most notable is the Jal Mandir, dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. It is believed to be the place where Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana.
• Explore the Tomb of Malik Ibrahim Baya, a historical mausoleum dating back to the 17th century. Admire the architecture and learn about the significance of this site in Biharsharif.
• Visit the site of Odantapuri Mahavihara, an ancient Buddhist monastery believed to have been established by King Ashoka. Explore the ruins and learn about its historical importance as a center of Buddhist learning
• Explore Khanqah Sharif, a revered Sufi shrine dedicated to Sufi saint Makhdoom Sharfuddin Ahmad Yahya Maneri. Experience the spiritual ambiance and learn about the Sufi traditions practiced here.
• After the completion of your tour, the driver will drop you back at the hotel/residence within the Patna city limits.

Please Note

This is not a guided tour.
Its a suggestive itinerary; you can add or skip any of the places.