Nalanda is a heritage-learning center. It was built in the Gupta era during the fifth century. There are many tourist sites and pilgrim spots nearby like the Surya Mandir, Nalanda Musuem, Nava Nalanda Vihar and the Hiuen Tsang Museum. The capital city Patna is a modern city with a cosmopolitan feel. Traditional tourist places along with ultra modern shopping malls and entertainment centers appear in a mesmerizing blend in this city. Due to the vast tourism potential, the hotel and hospitality industry in Bihar is well developed facilitating the guests with a good number of hotels catering to different choices and budget. The hotels in Bihar are generally found near the tourist areas and major cities like Bodhgaya, Gaya, Jamshedpur, Rajgir, Nalanda, Patna, Katihar and Forbesganj.
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