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NalandaNalanda was a famous Buddhist monastery and university. The region's traditional history dates to the time of the Buddha and Mahavira.Nagarjuna, it is said, studied there. Excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India reveal that the monasteries belong to the Gupta period (5th cent. CE), now considered the beginning of Nalanda University, where subjects like theology, grammar, logic, philosophy, metaphysics, astronomy, and medicine were taught. more... Location: Nalanda, 62 km from Bodhgaya and 90 km from Patna History of NalandaHistory of Nalanda University goes back to the days of Mahavira and Buddha in the sixth century BC. It was a prestigious academic and meditation institute where many famous Indian Buddhist scholars and meditators such as Padmasabhava, Virupa, Naropa and Atisha studied. The work of these scholars formed the source material of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism: Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakyapa, and Gelugpa. In 1436, in recognition of Nalanda University’s contribution to Tibetan Buddhism, the great Sakya Tibetan scholar and meditation master, Rongton Sheja Kunrig, founded Pal Nalanda Dharma Institute at Phenpo, Central Tibet. more... Overview of Nalanda's EconomyTele-Density: 2695.43 per cent Also Read: Festivals in Nalanda| Decline and End | Travel Information Nalanda | Where to stay | Shopping in Nalanda Facts for TravellersVisa: The Citizens of all countries need to have a valid passport and an entry, transit or tourist visa obtained from the Indian Mission in their country. more...
Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30) STD Code:061194 Altitude:67 meters Longitude:94.63° East Latitude: 26.98° North Also Read: Tourism of Nalanda| Places of Interest in Nalanda | Getting to Nalanda | What to eat | Ruins of Nalanda |
Bikaner is a beautiful city located on the edge of Thar Desert, in the Northern Rajasthan. It is famous for the old Havelies and world’s largest Camel Research Farm. The city was founded by Bika in 1486 AD; he was the son of Rao Jodha. It is also know as camel country and famous for [...]
Fire Dance of Bikaner
Bikaner is also famous for its rich cultural heritage of folk-lore, folk music & dance packed with fun, frolic, excitement and rituals. A unique attraction is the fire dance performed by the members of natt sect. The dancers possessed of some holy spirit, jump on live coals, sit on them and take [...]
Laxmi Nath Temple: Lakshmi Nath Temple is one of the oldest temples of Bikaner. The foundation of Bikaner was laid here in the year 1488 A.D. by Rao Bikaji. It being a historical monument has special identity. This temple was erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran and boasts of the superb archeological skills of [...]
Bikaner is a historic city, which should be interesting to travel to while you are in Rajasthan. The history of Bikaner reveals that the fortified city of Bikaner dates back to the 15 th century.
The tourist attractions in Bikaner are the forts and palaces of this historic city. The must see places in Bikaner are [...]
Bikaner economy has a multi-faceted character that is dependent on several key external forces. Agriculture in Bikaner is a primary sector of the economy and contributes largely to the city’s net revenue. Agriculture also happens to be a means of subsistence of the majority of Bikaner’s populace. Water is a major area of concern in [...]
This fortified city is a tourist heaven with so much to offer to tourists of all tastes. Speaking of tastes, Bikaner is exhaustively popular for its’ unique sweets and “Bikaji Bhujia”. Bikaner cooking style has a special flavor and is influenced by the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants. The food hence evolved through generations only [...]
Celebrate radiant Rajasthan with festivals in Bikaner. Multi-hued customs and enchanting ritualistic practices enamor you into a pleasurable state as you tour the festivals in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
A brilliant mosaic of ancient traditions, festivals in Bikaner bring to fore the enchanting past and heartwarming legends associated with religious occasions. See locals performing religious rites [...]
Shopping in Bikaner is synonymous with shopping for exquisite crafts in a rustic desert paradise.
A flourishing world of camel leather shoes, camel leather chairs, camel fur rugs, camel leather belts, bags, miniature paintings on camel hides, beaded and sequined gorbandhs, lac bangles etc. envelops you in a glorious desert aura.
A grand way to [...]
Bikaner has a fairly wide selection of hotel accommodation to choose from – deluxe, standard, budget and paying guest. The most luxurious and well appointed is the heritage hotel, a converted palace belonging to the erstwhile maharaja. The RTDC also has its own tourist hotels and bungalows for the middle segment and the budget traveller. [...]
Bikaner has an extreme desert type climate with a big variation in day and night temperatures. In the summers, high day temperatures that can soar upwards of 46°C are tempered by cool evenings and nights when temperatures drop to 36°C. Summer months are made worse by hot winds and dust storms that seem to carry [...]
Travel Chronicle: Asia Destination GuideGeography of Maharashtra Maharashtra encompasses an area of 308,000 km² (119,000 mi²), the third largest in India after Rajasthan and Madhya... What to eat One famous dish that one should try in Nalanda is khaja, which is a specialty of the region. It is... Culture of Andhra Pradesh Language Telugu is the state's official language. It is known for its mellifluous nature and has also been called Italian... |
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