Historic Sites
Nalanda
12.89 From
Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir
Nalanda is a historic town in Bihar renowned for the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara, one of the world’s earliest residential universities. It was a major center of learning from the 5th to the 12th century, attracting scholars from India, China, Korea, Tibet, and Southeast Asia. Subjects such as philosophy, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, and logic were taught here. The ruins of Nalanda University are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting the brilliance of ancient Indian education. Nalanda played a crucial role in the spread of Buddhism across Asia. The nearby Nalanda Museum preserves sculptures, inscriptions, and artifacts from the site. The area has a calm, historical atmosphere that draws researchers and tourists. Nalanda continues to symbolize India’s rich intellectual and cultural heritage.