Nalanda

Destination

Nalanda

Ruins of the world's first great university

Nalanda's vast red-brick ruins mark one of the world's first residential universities, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

About Nalanda

What makes it special

The excavated monasteries and stupas of ancient Nalanda University draw historians and Buddhist pilgrims alike. The Nalanda Museum and the nearby Sariputta Stupa complete a half-day visit.

Top attractions

  • Nalanda University ruins
  • Nalanda Museum
  • Sariputta Stupa
  • Hiuen Tsang Memorial

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