Nalanda Archaeological Museum Tickets and Tours

3 Days Budget tour to Bodhgaya, Rajgir and Nalanda

Great experience in Bodh Gaya – very knowledgeable and kind guide

I really enjoyed this trip – it was definitely worth it. The driver was responsible and punctual, and the local guide, Dinesh, was excellent. He was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Bodh Gaya and Nalanda University. I visited during early June, which was one of the hottest times in India, but Dinesh remained patient and professional throughout. We walked long distances under the sun, and he still took the time to explain everything clearly. His dedication and warmth really made this trip special. Highly recommended!

The Ancient Wonders of Nalanda & Rajgir Day Trip From Bodhgaya

In the footsteps of the Buddha

For anyone interested in the life of the Buddha this tour is a must. The major highlight is Vulture Peak where the Buddha lived for many years and the caves on top of the mountain where he and some of his closest disciples meditated and slept. The ruins of Nalanda Buddhist University and the Bamboo Grove where Buddha spent many rainy seasons are also must sees. Our guide Mr. Biru was excellent; very good driver and comfortable car, easy communication with the tour organizer. Very highly recommended.

Excursion tour of Rajgir & Nalanda from Bodhgaya

Nalanda and Rajgir day trip from Bodh Gaya

The remains of Nalanda University are amazing, and some of the sights associated with the Buddha in and around Rajgir are quite interesting. And all are very difficult for a foreigner to reach, being in remote areas with bad roads and frankly a reputation for being a little unsafe for travellers. This tour, guided by Mr. Randhir, proved to be an ideal way to see these sights. Our guide and a driver picked us up in an A/C sedan at 8am, and dropped us back at our hotel in Bodh Gaya around 4:30pm. The itinerary included the Nalanda ruins, Shanti stupa, Vulture's Peak, and Bamboo Grove in Rajgir, as well as the "chariot tracks" near the entrance to ancient Rajgir. You will need to pay for admission for the sites for the passengers and the guide, so bring cash. For two foreigners this came out to about maybe 2500 rupees, but bring a little more than that (as well as money to tip the guide and driver!) Admission prices are of course subject to change. Lunch was included in our package, which was a buffet at the Hotel Indo-Hokke in Rajgir. Only two small things could be improved: bottled water was not provided for us (although the booking said it should have been included), and the car didn't have accessible seat belts in the back. Note that you'll spend about 5 hours in the car. The sites, especially Vulture's Peak, require a fair amount of climbing and would not be appropriate for someone with poor mobility or fitness. We were very grateful that we were able to see these fascinating but otherwise hard to access sites, and recommend this tour if you are into ancient Buddhist sites or Indian archaeology.