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How To Reach Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall

Nalanda, Bihar, India:
This magnificent hall is a fitting tribute to the legendary Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar Xuanzang (also known as Hiuen Tsang or Hsuan-Tsang), who visited India in the 7th century CE and spent several years studying and teaching at the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara. His detailed travelogue, Records on the Western Regions, is an invaluable historical resource for understanding the university and India of that era. The memorial hall was conceived to strengthen the cultural ties between India and China. The construction began in the 1960s and was completed in 1984. The hall showcases artifacts, manuscripts, and beautiful murals and imagery that vividly depict the life, journey, and scholarly contributions of the monk. It also contains a relic (a small skull bone) of the revered scholar, which was gifted by the Chinese government, though it is often kept securely and not always on public display. The serene environment, complete with well-maintained gardens and an impressive Chinese-influenced architecture, makes it a significant stop for both history lovers and Buddhist pilgrims, particularly those from East Asian countries. The memorial's location, very close to the ruins, emphasizes the strong intellectual link between the ancient university and its most famous foreign scholar.

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest airport is Gaya International Airport (GAY) (85 KM). Hire a pre-paid taxi or cab for the roughly 2. 5-hour drive via the well-connected roads to Nalanda. :

By Train: The most convenient local railhead is Nalanda Railway Station (NLD) (2 KM). The nearest major station is Rajgir Junction (RGD) (12 KM). From the station, the hall is easily accessible by auto-rickshaw or taxi along the main road leading to the university ruins. :

By Road: Nalanda is connected by NH 20 to Patna (90 KM) and is a short drive from Rajgir. State buses and private cabs run regularly. The Memorial Hall is located on the main tourist circuit, making it an easy point to navigate to. :

By Local Transport: From the Nalanda University Ruins area, the Hall is just a 15-minute walk (1. 5 KM). Shared auto-rickshaws (Tempos) and cycle-rickshaws are the primary local transport, offering affordable and quick travel within the immediate vicinity.

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