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Bodh Gaya

Location: Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

Visiting Time: 2-3 days.

Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in the Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautam Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment under what became known as the Bodhi Tree. Since antiquity, Bodh Gaya has remained the object of pilgrimage and veneration for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Bodh Gaya is an attractive tourist destination for all tourists as a whole, not just heaven for Buddhists or Buddhists. The main attraction here is the Mahabodhi Temple. Although a child of the royal family, Gautam Buddha is loving for the way in which he has struggled all his life for the spiritual improvement of the people. There are many places all over the country, and we’re blessed with the touch of Buddha. There are Buddhist temples built everywhere, but the Mahabodhi temple of Buddhagarh has a special significance. The temple was built in the third century under the orders of Emperor Ashoka and later the Gupta kings renovated the temple. This temple is respected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Let’s talk about Mahabodhi Temple and some places to visit near it.

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How to reach

By Road: The town of Bodh Gaya and the city of Gaya are connected via the main road. In order to travel within or outside the state of Bihar, you can opt for government bus service or privately owned buses. Cities such as Nalanda, Rajgir, Varanasi, and Kathmandu are easily connected through frequent bus services. You can choose to travel in luxurious air-conditioned Volvo buses which are also connected to nearby towns and cities of Bodhgaya. Taxi services are also available.

By Train: Gaya Junction is a broad-gauged railway station located just 13 kilometers away from the town. It is regularly connected to major cities of India such as Delhi, Kolkata, Kota, Varanasi, Amritsar, Ranchi, Mumbai, Pune, Gwalior, Dehradun, and others. Another option is Patna Railway Station, at a distance of 110 kilometers away from Bodh Gaya. This railway station has great connectivity to metro cities of India like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Pune.

By Air: Gaya International Airport is located around 17 km away from the town. This airport is connected to Varanasi, Colombo (seasonal), Mandalay, Paro, Kathmandu, and others with the services of Sri Lankan Airlines, Air India, Druk Air, Myanmar Airways International, Golden Myanmar Airlines, and Thai Airways International. Many of these flights are not frequent, so you need to have a look once before planning a trip to Bodh Gaya, Thai Airways and Druk Air fly once a week. Another option is Patna Airport (Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport) which is located about 135 km away from the town. This airport is connected to Indian cities, such as Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Lucknow, Bangalore, Goa, and Ranchi among others, through the services of Air India, GoAir, Jet Airways, Indigo, and Spirit Air.

We wish you all the best for your journey. Happy Travel!!!

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