Silao

Silao is a beautiful village in Nalanda District of Bihar. It is famed for Khaja, a very popular and delectable local sweet. Major towns near Silao include Bihar Sharif (17 km north), Rajgir (8 km south) and Giriak (12 km south-east). Nalanda Archeological Museum, Stupa Sita III Temple, Nav Nalanda Vihar, Surajpur Baragaon and Nalanda University are some of the tourist destinations. State Highway 9 passes through Silao. The nearest railway station and airport are Nalanda Railway Station and Patna Airport.