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Vikramshila University Ruins

Bhagalpur, Bihar, India

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Overview

The great Pala-era Buddhist university that rivalled Nalanda — a vast cruciform stupa at its centre, monk cells and a site museum on the Ganga's bank.

Why visit: Nalanda's mighty eastern twin, serene and uncrowded.

History: Founded by King Dharmapala c. 800 CE; a leading centre of Tantric Buddhism until the 12th century.

Things to do

›Cruciform stupa
›Monk-cell quadrangle
›Site museum
›Ganga-bank setting

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

₹15–25

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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