The weather of Nalanda is of extreme type i.e. severe winter and scorching summer. Considering the climate, the best season for visit to this place is from October to March. People of Nalanda speak Hindi and English. All amenities of modern mobility are available for traveling.

Flight operation is available from Patna the capital city at 89 km from Nalanda. Major cities like Delhi, Varanasi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Katmandu, Ranchi and Lucknow are accessible by aircraft transportation.

The nearest rail service can be attained from the Rajgir Railway Station at 12 km distance. This station can connect visitors to and from all places of India especially from cities of Patna, Delhi, Varanasi and Calcutta etc.