Bihar Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya is a place just perfect for you. That is what makes Bodhgaya the most visited destinations of the world. As India is land of sages, gurus, and heightened spirituality, Bodhgaya becomes even more important for those in quest of unearthing spirituality to its roots. It is here a prince raised his consciousness to become a lord. It is here a man became the Mahatma. Bodhgaya is located in the central part of Bihar near the Nirajana River. The river is also known as Falgu. It is exactly 13 km from the Gaya town.

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Most important places to Visit in Bodhgaya.

Which all places I can visit along with Bodhgaya  ?

Tour itineraries along with Bodhgaya

Best time to visit Bodhgaya

How to reach Bodhgaya ?

Most important places to Visit in Bodhgaya.

The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, marked by a 52 metres tall spire and home to a large gilded statue of the Buddha, stands next to the Bodhi Tree. The temple is believed to have been built by the Emperor Ashok, and is decorated with friezes depicting the life of the Buddha.

The Bodhi Tree and the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya is known for its beautiful Buddhist monasteries which are an architectural delight and make for interesting sights. The IndosanNipponji Japanese Temple houses a spectacular Buddha statue, while the Thai temple has gleaming gilded roofs and elegantly curved lines. In addition to these, there are at least three Tibetan monasteries, and a number of houses of worship maintained by Sri Lankan, Bhutanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Nepalese monks. Each monastery is built in a distinctively ethnic architectural style- retaining national identities yet united in faith.

The Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum which contains a large collection of Buddha statues, in terracotta and stone. Other artefacts, including stone carvings, also figure in the museum’s display.

Tour itineraries along with Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna - Vaishali - Patna - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Saravasti - Varanasi - Bodhgaya

Mumbai - Aurangabad - Bhopal - Agra - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Patna - Kushinagar - Saravasti - Lumbini - Kathmandu

Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Patna

Delhi - Agra - Varanasi - Sarnath - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasti - Sahet&Mahet - Lucknow - Delhi

Best time to visit Bodhgaya

It is possible to visit Bodhgaya at any time of the year. The best time, however, is between October and March, when the weather’s at its best. January and February, in particular, are a good time to visit Bodhgaya, as the meditation and theological institutes in the town hold special religious discourses and conventions.TheMahabodhi temple is open to visitors every day from 6 am to noon and from 2 pm to 6.30 pm

How to reach Bodhgaya ?

How to Reach Bodhgaya by Air

The nearest airport is Patna which receives flights from Delhi and Kolkata. From Patna, which is 100kms away, take bus or hire ataxi to get to Bodhgaya.

How to Reach Bodhgaya by Rail

Bodhgaya is 100 km from Patna, the state capital of Bihar, and about 15 km from Gaya. Gaya has its own rail station, with train connections to a number of destinations across India.

How to Reach Bodhgaya by Road

You can get a bus from Varanasi (in UP), from Patna, Gaya or any of the larger cities in Bihar. Patna is the nearest airport and has flights coming in from most major airports in India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Ranchi and Kolkata.