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BODHGAYA TOURISM

The sacred city of Bodhgaya is located in Bihar. It is 12 km away from Gaya city. Bodhgaya is where the wandering prince Siddhartha sat under a Bodhi Tree to meditate. The first three days of his meditation and the following seven weeks of enlightenment have been closely associated with various places in Bodhgaya. The history of this town can be traced back to 500 BC. History mentions Bodhgaya as Bodhimanda and the main monastery as the Bodhimanda-vihara.

It is one of the four most important sites related to the life of Gautam Buddha (Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath being the other three). Not much of the history is known after that. DO SEE 5 interesting facts about the Mahabodhi temple complex you probably didn’t know!

The town became an important pilgrimage center and famous travelers like Fa Hien and Xuanzang from China visited this place between the 5th and 7th century.

Bodhgaya developed and prospered for many centuries before being attacked and conquered by the Turkish empire in the 13th century.

The present city is a delight for historians, tourists and those seeking spiritual enlightenment.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BODHGAYA

Hotels in Bodhgaya are full booked between October and March, when the weather is relatively pleasant. Affordable rooms are available within Rs 500 and they provide comfortable accommodation during winter but they can be quite uncomfortable during summer. Air-conditioned rooms are available at budget hotels for a little extra charge.

Deluxe rooms are cheaper in Bodhgaya than in other Indian towns. They cost around Rs 1200 and provide basic amenities like a double-bed and air-conditioner. Luxury hotels are available in Bodhgaya for prices ranging from Rs 2500 to Rs 4,000.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN BODHGAYA

Bodhgaya offers a wide variety of food items and has many options in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Om restaurant serves multiple cuisines. Keep your eyes open for roadside stalls.

BEST TIME TO VISIT BODHGAYA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Bodhgaya is as given below. The best time to visit Bodhgaya is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time921
FebruaryBest time1124
MarchBest time1529
April1933
May2335
June2231
July2129
August2330
September2128
OctoberBest time1828
NovemberBest time1324
DecemberBest time922

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  • Top 5 Tourist Attractions In Bihar That You Shouldn't Miss

    Planning to travel? Here's a list of top 5 tourist attractions in Bihar that are totally worth visiting.

    Travel Staff March 26, 2021, 7:25 pm IST

  • Top 9 Yoga Centres in India That Will Leave You Feeling Refreshed

    Yoga is said to have originated in India almost 5,000 years ago.

    Sneha Shetty December 14, 2015, 10:30 am IST

  • Check Out These 5 Interesting Facts About The Mahabodhi Temple Complex

    Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi temple is one of India's oldest structures with an intriguing past.

    Dilip Merala July 10, 2016, 9:00 am IST

  • Beat The Heat in June With a Visit to These 6 Places in India

    Ladakh, Srinagar, Guwahati among others are the best places to visit in June in India!

    Sneha Shetty May 25, 2016, 10:30 am IST

  • The Culturally Rich And Diverse Bodhgaya is a Backpacker's Paradise

    Whether you're a discerning traveller or a backpacker, the quaint town of Bodhgaya, about 30 km from Gaya should definitely be on your must-visit itinerary.…

    Charu Chowdhary October 15, 2018, 12:02 pm IST

  • Best Winter Holiday Destinations in North India for 2017

    Winter is considered to be the best season to travel in India. As we get closer to winter 2017, here are some of the best…

    Dilip Merala October 25, 2017, 4:13 pm IST

  • Bodhgaya temple photos: Buddha Purnima 2017 in Gautama Buddha's land of enlightenment

    On the occasion of Buddha Purnima 2017, these Bodh Gaya photos will take you to the land of Gautama Buddha's enlightenment.

    Dilip Merala May 10, 2017, 2:46 pm IST

  • Top 10 spiritual getaways in India to reconnect with your inner self

    Here is a list of some of the most spiritual places in India.

    Chethana Prakasan November 3, 2016, 6:12 pm IST

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