Visit Gaya
- Art & Culture
Gaya: How to get there?
6 hours by train from Benares and 11 hours from Delhi
Gaya: When to go?
From November to May
Gaya: For how long?
One day
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Gaya Vacations
2 reviews
Gaya, 12 km from Bodhgaya (the reason that tourists come to this part of the world), is a small town with a train station. Tourists and pilgrims flock to this place which is sacred to Buddhism.
Gaya: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
To reach Bodhgaya, the birthplace of Buddhism, during your trip to India, you'll probably need to pass through Gaya, which is a three-hour bus ride from Patna, the capital of Bihar.
My suggestion
Don't hang around in Bihar - the locals aren't welcoming, particularly in Patna, where I was left with a very bad memory of the time I spent there waiting for a bus.
Gaya, 12 km from Bodhgaya (the reason that tourists come to this part of the world), is a small town with a train station. Tourists and pilgrims flock to this place which is sacred to Buddhism.
My suggestion
The visit of the Dalai Lama in January multiplies the population by 40. At this time, it is essential to book your accommodation well in advance.
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