Bihar is located in the eastern part of the country (between 83°-30' to 88°-00' longitude). It is an entirely land–locked state, although the outlet to the sea through the port of Kolkata is not far away. Bihar lies mid-way between the humid West Bengal in the east and the sub humid Uttar Pradesh in the west which provides it with a transitional position in respect of climate, economy and culture. It is bounded by Nepal in the north and by Jharkhand in the south. The Bihar plain is divided into two unequal halves by the river Ganga which flows through the middle from west to east.

A great seat of learning in ancient India, Nalanda in Bihar is strewn with enchanting red sandstone ruins.

Established by the Gupta kings Nalanda was an important university that attracted Buddhist students from all over the world. Scholars like Huen Tsang and Fahien were products of the Nalanda University.

Ancient records indicate that Nalanda was frequented very often by Lord Mahavira and Lord Buddha during the 5th and 6th centuries quite regularly.

Nalanda University ruins carpet around 14 acres of land in present day Nalanda that is a tiny village that still recounts its lost glory. Nalanda ruins represent interesting instances of Kushana architectural traditions.

The Nava Nalanda Mahavihar and the Nalanda Museum qualify, as must visits for those on Nalanda travel tours. Tour the Surya Temple at Baragaon located on the outskirts of Nalanda in Bihar, India.

Located at a distance of 72 kilometers from Patna, the capital of Bihar, India, Nalanda serves as the ideal base for those traveling to Rajgir, Bodh Gaya and Bihar Sharief.