Between Rajgir and Nalanda lies a small place called Silao, which is famous for Khaja – a patty like sweet or salted dish. People of Bihar love to eat Khaja of Silao. All you can see is the neatly arranged piles of Kahja when you cross the town.

Nalanda, founded in the 5th century AD, is famous as the ancient seat of learning. The ruins of the world's most ancient university lies here which is 62 km from Bodhgaya and 90 km south of Patna. Though the Buddha visited Nalanda several times …

Block Map of Nalanda Asthawan Chandi Hilsa Nagarnausa Rajgir Ben Ekangarsarai Islampur Noorsarai Sarmera Biharsharif Giriak Karai Parsurai Parbalpur Silao Bind Harnaut Katrisarai Rahui Tharthari