Nalanda University Ruins Archaeological Complex: The total area of the excavation of Nalanda University Ruins is about 14 hectares. All the buildings are of the red brick built in Kushana style of architecture and divided by a central walkway that goes south to north.

The monasteries or viharas are to the east and the temple or chaityas to the west of the central alley. The Gupta kings especially Emperor Ashoka and Harshavardhana were some of
the most celebrated patrons of Nalanda. An International Center for Buddhist Studies was established here in 1951.

Nalanda Archaeological Museum: Opposite the entrance to the ruins of the university and houses, there is a small but beautiful collection of Buddhist and Hindu bronzes and a number of undamaged statues of the Lord Buddha that were found in the area.

Two enormous terra-cotta jars of the first century stand intact behind the museum in a shaded enclosure. The collection includes copper plates and stone inscriptions, coins, pottery and samples of burnt rice (12th century AD) found among the ruins here.

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara: Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is devoted to study and research of Pali Literature and Buddhism. This is a new institute, where students from foreign countries also study.

Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall: Built in the memory of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese traveler who came to India in around 5th century AD, the Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall is a must visit place in Nalanda Bihar.

Surya Mandir: This temple is dedicated to the Sun God and is located near the university. This temple houses several statues of Hindu and Buddhist deities.