Places to Visit: Vikramshila (Bihar)

Remains of the ancient Vikramshila University have been excavated at village Antichak in the Bhagalpur district. Excavation at this site was done in 1960-61 and has disclosed different periods of habitation. The natural structures exposed and the anfiquites discovered reiterate that the site was probably the remains of a large monestery. A number of Buddha images of stone and terracottas have been discovered. Some inscribed seals and stupas have also been found. King Dharampala who founded the University had generously endowed it with his minificent grants. The University building made provisions for the maintenance of 108 residential Professors and also for a number of non-residential Professors, pilgrims and other members of the staff. A big Vihara (monastery) was constructed in the university quarters and it was profected by strong wells. In the centre there was a big Buddhist temple, surrounded by 108 smaller temples. The affairs of the University were entrusted by king Dharampala to one very eminent and learned scholar who was also highly religious. The controlling authority which administrate the affairs of the Vikramshila University also looked after the Nalanda University. Access Air : The nearest Airport is Patna (291 Kms).

Rail : The nearest Railway station is Khalgaon. Road: 281 Kms from Gaya, 291 Kms from Patna, 391 Kms from Motihari, 308 Kms from Muzaffarpur, 245 Kms from Biharsharif, 310 Kms from Bodhgaya Accommodation Private hotels, Dharamshalas available at Motihari on moderate charges and at Hotel Likshwi Vihara in Muzaffarpur.