Vikramshila University

The main attraction here is the Buddhist University of Vikramashila and it was founded in the end of the eight century A.D by Dharmapala. This ancient university is positioned at the prominent Patharghat Hill on the right bank of the holy river Ganga Situated only 50 kilometers from Bhagalpur it is a must visit destination in the region. Your tour to Bhagalpur will remain incomplete without getting the firsthand experience of the bygone era ancient university. Established by Pal ruler Dharampala it remained one of the key centers of Buddhism. Once can get the glimpses of the university scattered over acres of land.