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Silao Khaja House
Silao, Nalanda
A famous sweet shop on the Nalanda–Rajgir road for authentic Silao khaja.
Area
Silao
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹100–400
Opening hours
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
About
What is Silao Khaja House famous for?
For the famous khaja.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Silao Khaja House
Veg · ₹100–400
Good to know
Is Silao Khaja House good for families?
Yes — Silao Khaja House is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
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Photo spots near Silao Khaja House
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Nalanda Archaeological Museum
156 m · ~2 min walkBest photo · Late morning, after the ruins, for bright even light on the museum front and garden; indoors, any time the galleries allow photos.
Best combo: Photos here, then silao khaja at Silao Khaja House.
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Nalanda University Ruins
229 m · ~3 min walkBest photo · Morning, right after the 9 am opening, for low light across the courtyards and empty paths; late afternoon before closing for warm colour on the brick.
Best combo: Photos here, then silao khaja at Silao Khaja House.
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Sariputta Stupa
274 m · ~3 min walkBest photo · Late afternoon, in the hour before the 5 pm closing, for warm side light on the stairway; morning for fewer people but flatter light on the north face.
Best combo: Photos here, then silao khaja at Silao Khaja House.
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Silao Khaja House, in one look
A famous sweet shop on the Nalanda–Rajgir road for authentic Silao khaja. The kitchen is fully vegetarian. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around ₹100–400.
🍲 The food
Silao Khaja - The famous multi-layered flaky khaja of nearby Silao — crisp fried pastry soaked in syrup, a GI-tagged Bihari sweet with a centuries-old reputation
The sweet counter is the institution here - boxes by weight, and the freshest batches going first.
🕐 Hours and timing
The posted hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
📍 Where it is
Silao Khaja House is in Silao, Nalanda - Bihar. The position is the point - it exists for where it is as much as for what it serves.
✅ The short version
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Silao Khaja House — FAQ
What is Silao Khaja House famous for?
A famous sweet shop on the Nalanda–Rajgir road for authentic Silao khaja.
What are the must-try dishes at Silao Khaja House?
Don't miss Silao Khaja and Thekua.
Is Silao Khaja House good for families?
Yes — Silao Khaja House is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are Silao Khaja House's opening hours?
Silao Khaja House is open 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Silao Khaja House located?
Silao Khaja House is in Silao, Nalanda.