Places to Visit in Nalanda

The city once famous for Buddhist University is Nalanda. It is a small city yet known as a beautiful and holy city. Nalanda University Ruins is proof that how this ancient famous university had been destroyed three times. Temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira major pilgrimage destinations of Jains, Jal Mandir is a beautiful temple surrounded by acres of lake water with fishes and ducks in it. A big basalt rock curved sculpture of Lord Gautama Buddha kept in a very simple temple. Wat Thai Temple monastery is one of the most heavenly monasteries with its exceptional interior and outer architectural brilliance has become one of the best tourist attractions. The most prestigious Museum, Nalanda Archaeological Museum, boasts of rare and beautiful collection of Buddha's bronze statues, pottery, coins and images of various Gods & Goddesses, etc. One of the top Jain temples here is the Kundalpurdigambarjain temple. Catch some more exciting places like Xuanzang Memorial, Pawapuri Gaon Vardhman Mahavir, Saptaparni Cave, Maniyar Math in Nalanda.