Nalanda, India - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Nalanda, India

Weather: Mostly sunny skies, 78/101F.

Route: From Bodh Gaya 80 km NE on Sarbahda Rd.

Significance: Nalanda was the major university of Buddhism from the 3rd century BC to the 13th century CE, making it the oldest educational institution of India.  It was sacked multiple times by Muslims and now lays in ruins.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Images:

Nalanda ruins (from whc.unesco.org)

One of the many Buddha statues at Nalanda (from whc.unesco.org)