| Know More Before visiting Bodhgaya |
| Country |
India |
| State |
Bihar |
| Location |
20 KM from Gaya , 120 KM from Patna , 300 KM from Varanasi . |
| How to Reach |
20 KM from Gaya , 120 KM from Patna , 300 KM from Varanasi . |
| Best time to visit |
Winters (October-March) |
| Things to do |
Buddhism Pilgrimage & Buddhist Rituals |
| Tourist Attractions |
Mahabodhi Temple , Bodhi Tree , Dungeshwari Caves , Barabar Caves , Sujata Village |
| Nearby Tourist Places |
Gaya , Patna , Rajgir , Nalanda , Sasaram , Varanasi , Allahabad |
| Fairs & Festivals |
Buddha Purnima & Bodhi Day |
| Weather & Climate |
Winters are good for outdoor activities while summers are hot and scorching |
| Photography |
Take photographs of Ancient Temples, Buddhist Places, archaeological places and other activities |
| What to Wear |
Wear woolen or cotton cloth according to weather |
You can reach Bodhgaya by flight, train or bus. Nearest Airport from Bodhgaya is Gaya International Airport (GAY) at distance of (20 KM). After arriving in Gaya you can hire private taxi for Bodhgaya Sightseeing .
Gaya Railway Station is nearest Railway Station from Bodhgaya . You can take private vans from Gaya Railway Station for Bodhgaya.
Private and State Transport Corporation Buses operate from different cities like Patna , Gaya , Varanasi and Allahabad to Bodhgaya .
Best time to visit Bodhgaya
October to March
Things to do in Bodhgaya
Most people visit Bodhgaya for Pilgrimage of Mahabodhi Temple , Bodhi Tree and other places related to the life of Lord Buddha.
Bodhgaya is famous for Place of Enlightenment of Lord Buddha . Some of the famous tourist attractions of Bodhgaya are Mahabodhi Temple , Bodhi Tree , Sujata Village Temple , Dungeshwari Caves , Nagarjuni Caves , Barabar Caves , Monasteries , Thai Temple , Bhutanese Temple and more.
Nearby tourist places from Bodhgaya are Gaya (20 KM), Varanasi (300 KM), Allahabad (450 KM), Sasaram (150 KM), Rajgir (80 KM), Nalanda (120 KM), Patna (120 KM) and Vaishali (180 KM).
Where to Stay in Bodhgaya
In Bodhgaya you can get multiple choice of accommodation. Holy Voyages provide concessional rates for Hotel Booking in Bodhgaya and also offers Bodhgaya Packages.