Things to Do in Nalanda

Timings: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PMStartpoint: Pandu Pokhar, RajgirEndpoint: Lower Station of Ratnagiri Hill RopewayAbout Vishwa Shanti Stupa:Constructed in 1965, Vishwa Shanti Stupa is a blazing-white, 40 m stupa that stands atop Ratnagiri Hill about 5 km south of town. Recesses in the stupa feature golden statues of Buddha in four stages of his life – birth, enlightenment, preaching, and death. A fun but wobbly single-person chairlift runs to the summit, which affords expansive views of hills and a few Jain shrines dotting the landscape. Next to the stupa, a Japanese-built peace pagoda reverberates to the rhythmic sound of meditative drum beats.With the Shanti Stupa Hiking in the Nalanda district, you shall be able to find peace in a place which is filled with lush green grasslands. Grasp the charming sights of the beautiful hills providing a perfect setting for the adventurous trekking expedition. About the trekking experience:- The trail goes through Pandu Pokhara to visit Hot Spring, Upper, Lower Pond, and Hindu Temple at Braham Kund. - A Track from Surya Kund to Gridha Kut and then from Gridha Kut to Ashokan Stupa. The trail goes through Vipuluchal Giri Mountain to Ratnagiri Mountain. - On the way, you will be visiting the Jain & Hindu Temple. - In the afternoon reach the Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World peace Pagoda) which is situated at the top of the hill of Ratnagiri. - One of the landmark monuments of world peace. Lord Budha delivered many important sermons. - On the way to the top of Ratnagiri Hill, several kinds of birds, trees, and plants can be seen.- After visiting Shanti Stupa and Gridha Kut, trek to Ashokan Stupa. The trail goes over the lush forest at and some places remain of the ancient cyclopean wall can be seen. - After crossing this trail we reach the highest point of track where Ashokan Stupa is situated. - It is a long and hard day, but it exciting to enjoy the view of the entire valley.How to reach?The location is situated in Rajgir which is 95km from Patna, exact location will be shared after the booking.Note: The minimum number of people required to book this package is 2 and the maximum number of people is 25.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PMStart/End point: Nalanda MuseumLocation: Nalanda District, BiharBuilt on a hallowed site where the Buddha had often stayed, Nalanda is one of the world's oldest living cities. The Buddhist University of Nalanda, once the most prestigious center of learning in Asia, was built here. The evocative ruins of its monasteries and temples still convey a vivid impression of the serene and ordered life of contemplation and learning that prevailed here. Places covered during the tour:Nalanda UniversityNalanda was an ancient Mahavihara, a revered Buddhist monastery which also served as a renowned center of learning, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha in India. The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the State of Bihar, in north-eastern India. It comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE.Nalanda Archaeological MuseumNalanda Museum established in the year 1917 is one of the most prestigious site-museums of Archaeological Survey of India. There about 350 artefacts at display whereas more than thirteen thousand are kept in the reserve collection. The display includes stone images and sculptures, bronzes, stuccos, terracotta's, inscription, iron objects, ivory & bone objects and potteries etc. arranged in four galleries and the main hall.Nava Nalanda MahaviraThe Nava Nalanda Mahavira is a relatively new institute dedicated to the study and research of Pali literature and Buddhism. It invites students from foreign countries as well. The institute was founded with an aim to develop it as a centre of higher studies in Pali and Buddhism along the lines of ancient Nalanda Mahavihara.Hieun Tsang Memorial HallAmong the most attractive tourist stopovers in Nalanda, the Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall was built in the memory of Hiuen Tsang, a popular Chinese traveler who had come to study Buddhism and mysticism at the Nalanda University in 633 AD, and stayed here for 12 years. Tsang travelled around the country and also visited Takshila for further studies on Buddhism. The place where he used to learn yoga from his teacher Acharya Shil Bhadra, is now known as the memorial hall.How to reach?The location of the activity is in Nalanda. The exact location will be shared with you after booking.

Trip location: Bhimbandh, BiharTimings: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PMAbout the tour:Bhimband is situated in the south-west of Munger district in Bihar. The sanctuary is spread across an area of 682 sq km and comprises of undulating topography. Here, you can find a unique amalgamation of hills, plains and plateau region blanketed by a thick forest cover and some incredible hot springs. The hot springs here seem to have a constant temperature throughout the year and attract a lot of tourists. Of significance is the historical legend behind this wildlife sanctuary. Dating back to the time of Mahabharata, it is believed that the Pandavas set up their ‘disguised’ temporary shelters here by the hot spring and constructed a dam (known as ‘bandh’ in Hindi) across the stream. The dam was named after Bhim, the strongest of all Pandavas. This is also where the name of the sanctuary is derived from. Even today you can find the stone slabs remnant of the dam.They are close to the forest village of Bimbandh. The first spring is about 300 yards north of the village, immediately under a small hill named Mahadeva. From the base of this hill the hot water issues in a fine stream. How to reach?Air: The nearest airport is located at Patna, almost 200 km away.Rail: Nearest railway stations include Jamui railway station (20 km) and Bariarpur station on Jamalpur Bhagalpur section.Road: Bhimband wildlife sanctuary is located 56 km away from Munger and can be reached easily by buses or private vehicles.

Suggested Departure Time: 07:00 AMTour duration: 8 HoursPick-Up & Drop-Off: From your Hotel in Patna CityAbout the tour:Nalanda, ancient university and Buddhist monastic centre southwest of Bihar Sharif in central Bihar state, northeastern India. Nalanda’s traditional history dates to the time of the Buddha (6th–5th centuries BCE) and Mahavira, the founder of the Jaina religion. According to a later Tibetan source, Nagarjuna (the 2nd–3rd-century CE Buddhist philosopher) began his studies there. Extensive excavations carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India indicate, however, that the foundation of the monasteries belongs to the Gupta period (5th century CE). The driver will pick you from hotel/residence address in Patna city limits at a time selected while booking. The drive to Nalanda is about 70 kilometres from the Patna city and may take up to 2 hours to reach. Upon arrival in Nalanda, you may visit the following suggested places or add a few of your own. After the completion of your tour, the driver will drop you back to the hotel/residence in the Patna city limits.Places covered during the tour:Nalanda Archaeological MuseumOpened in the year of 1917, this museum is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. Several antiques which have been unearthed in Nalanda are on display here.Heun Tsang MemorialThis 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 MuseumThis museum displays the history of Nalanda by 3-D animation and multimedia presentation.Black Buddha TempleA temple housing a large black coloured Buddha Statue, this temple attracts visitors from several South-East Asian countries.Digambar Jain templeThis temple is famous for being the birthplace of 24th Jain Teerthankara Mahaveer.Vehicle Types:You can choose the vehicle according to your group size or travelling needs. Sedan car-Alto, Indica, Swift Dzire, and EtiosSuitable for up to 4 passengersSUV car-Tavera, Xylo, and InnovaSuitable for up to 6 passengers