Survey of India is now planning to develop the excavated site of Vikramashila. Since 2009, there has been considerable work in maintaining and beautifying the place to attract tourism. There has been inflow of western tourist as well, during their river cruises on the Ganga River. It has been a long-time demand of local people for revival of this university like Nalanda university. In 2015, prime minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 500 crore package for it, while state Government had to provide around 500 acres land which was yet to be done. President Pranab Mukherjee visited the excavated ruins of Vikramshila university in 2017. He addressed a public gathering at the university, saying that he would talk to the Prime minister for its revival. Cultural activities The Vikramashila site is the place for Vikramashila Mahotsav, which is held annually during the month of February. How to reach there The nearest big town is Kahalgaon about 13 km, It is approachable through 11 km long motorable road diverting from NH-80 at Anadipur, about 2 km from Kahalgaon. Bikramshila railway station and Kahalgaon railway station are situated on the Sahibganj Loop line near the area. Lately river cruises from Kolkata to Varanasi have started, which also stop by the Vikramashila ruins. In popular culture An Indian Railways train recognises this place by running a Train No. 12367/12368 Vikramshila Express that runs from Anand Vihar, Delhi to Bhagalpur, Bihar. Gallery See also Nalanda Odantapuri Pala Empire References External links Archaeological Survey of India page for Vikramashila Ancient universities of the Indian subcontinent Buddhist universities and colleges Buddhist schools Buddhist architecture Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India Pala Empire Bhagalpur Archaeological sites in Bihar Bhagalpur district Buddhist sites in Bihar