Bihar · India · South Asia

Nalanda and Rajgir

Shared by all2 daysUNESCO World Heritage (2016)

Ruins of the great monastic university, and Vulture Peak, where the Buddha taught the Heart and Lotus sutras.

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Local tip

Take the ropeway at Rajgir up to the Vishwa Shanti Stupa for sunset.

Getting there

Nearest airport: Gaya (GAY) or Patna (PAT), about 90 km
Suggested stay: 2 days
Best season: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

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Visa and entry: India

e-Visa for most nationalities. Apply online at least 4 days before arrival.

The 30-day e-Tourist visa allows two entries; get a 1-year multiple-entry visa if you will go in and out via Nepal more than once. Protected Area Permits for parts of Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Bangladeshi citizens apply through IVAC centres, not the e-Visa; issuance has been limited since 2024, so check the current status.

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