Peak Season
Nalanda in November
Bihar, India
November Nalanda is pure magic. The red brick ruins glow in low golden light, the air is cool enough for hours of walking, and every corridor tells a story without the distraction of discomfort.
The November story
The month that makes Nalanda unforgettable.
Why November scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — perfect conditions for ruin exploration
Roads & Access
self drive: Sedan fine.. road condition: State highway from Rajgir smooth.. public transport: Shared autos from Rajgir. Trains to Rajgir.. from nearest city: Rajgir 12km (20min). Patna 90km (2.5hrs). Best combined with Rajgir circuit.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: District administration Nalanda. helpline: Bihar Tourism: 0612-2225295. ambulance: 108. police station: Nalanda (3km). nearest hospital: Rajgir Hospital (12km)
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent 4G in town. Patchy at ruins site.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — World's first university — incredible teaching moment, Open ruins feel like an adventure playground, Museum has coins, sculptures kids find interesting, UNESCO site brings textbooks alive
Elevation
72m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓history-lovers
- ✓photographers
- ✓students
- ✓families
- ✓couples
Who should think twice
- ✗none
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool weather perfect for exploring open ruins |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent — comfortable and uncrowded |
| March | 4/5 | Good — warming but manageable |
| April | 2/5 | Hot — open ruins offer no shade |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat on open ruins |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon heat and humidity |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon — ruins slippery, visibility low |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon — drying out |
| October | 4/5 | Good — comfortable weather returns |
| Novemberviewing | 5/5 | Peak — perfect conditions for ruin exploration |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, clear, perfect visibility |
Practical Details
How to reach
Rajgir 12km (20min). Patna 90km (2.5hrs). Best combined with Rajgir circuit.. Roads: State highway from Rajgir smooth.. Self-drive: Sedan fine.. Public transport: Shared autos from Rajgir. Trains to Rajgir.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
72m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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