Visit Bodhgaya
- Relaxation
- Art & Culture
- Place or Historical Monument
Bodhgaya: How to get there?
Six hours by train from Calcutta
Bodhgaya: When to go?
From October to March
Bodhgaya: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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Bodhgaya Vacations
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Bodh Gaya is a small city that is sacred to Buddhists. It was here that prince Siddhartha Gautamaattained enlightenmentunder a bodhi tree.
Bodhgaya: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
The town in the state of Bihar where Prince Siddharta Guatama experienced awakening and became a Buddha.
My suggestion
October to March is the best time to visit, when the town is transformed into a main site of pilgrimage.
Bodh Gaya is a small city that is sacred to Buddhists. It was here that prince Siddhartha Gautamaattained enlightenmentunder a bodhi tree.
My suggestion
Do more than just go to the Mahabodhi temple, walk around the city's back streets a little bit. But be cautious at all times because it's very poor. You may be asked for money quite often...
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