How to Reach
Nalanda Vipassana Center is located inside the Cultural Village (Shilp Gram) at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, near the Xuan Zang Memorial, Nalanda, Bihar, India.
The center is about 1 km from the ancient Nalanda ruins and is situated near a peaceful lake in a quiet environment suitable for meditation.
Reaching Nalanda Vipassana Center
By Air
The nearest airports are:
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Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (Patna) – about 90 km from Nalanda
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Gaya International Airport (Gaya) – about 95 km from Nalanda
From either airport, taxis and buses are available to reach Nalanda, Rajgir, or Bihar Sharif. From there you can take a taxi or auto-rickshaw to the center.
By Train
The nearest railway stations are:
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Rajgir Railway Station – approx. 15 km
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Bihar Sharif Railway Station – approx. 13 km
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Gaya Junction – approx. 95 km
Auto-rickshaws, taxis, and local buses are easily available from these stations to reach Nalanda town and the meditation center.
By Road
Nalanda is well connected by road with major cities of Bihar:
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Patna – about 90 km
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Gaya – about 95 km
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Rajgir – about 15 km
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Bodh Gaya – about 110 km
Regular buses, taxis, and shared vehicles operate between these cities and Nalanda. From Nalanda town, take a local auto-rickshaw or taxi to Nava Nalanda Mahavihara campus (Shilp Gram) where the center is located.
Local Directions
Once you reach Nava Nalanda Mahavihara campus:
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Enter the campus and proceed towards Shilp Gram (Cultural Village).
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Look for the Xuan Zang Memorial Hall.
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The Nalanda Vipassana Center is located just next to the memorial building.
Local auto-rickshaw drivers usually know “Vipassana Center” or “Xuan Zang Memorial”.