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Jama Masjid
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid, located in the heart of Gaya, is the largest mosque in state of Bihar. Dating back around 200 years, this mosque is famous for Shabina and Tabligh. Shabina is the special worship, which is done on 27th night of Ramadan.
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Mahabodhi Temple
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Temple
Mahabodhi Temple dates back to 7th century and is one of the highlights of the religious township. Constructed around the original Bodhi Tree, the history of this temple dates back to 2,500 years. During 11th century, when Muslims invaded the destination, the ancient temple was destroyed....
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Bodhi Tree
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Religious
Bodhi Tree, believed to be the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, is one of the chief revered locations in Bodh Gaya. Located south of the Mahabodhi Temple, the existing tree is of fifth generation of original Bodhi Tree. Around 80 ft in height, the tree is approximately 115 years...
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Great Buddha Statue
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Statue
Great Buddha Statue, standing erect at an elevation of 80 ft, is among the several religious and spiritual monuments, which is associated with the life of Lord Buddha. This statue was installed by the XIV Dalai Lama in1989 and is among the tallest Buddha statues in the country.
The...
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Chinese Temple
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Temple
Chinese Temple, located in the vicinity of the Bodhi temple, is a beautiful Buddha temple erected by Chinese Buddhist monks. Decorated with Chinese designs, the exteriors of this temple reflect the Chinese architecture. The Buddha statue instated at this temple dates back to around 200 years,...
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Barabar Caves
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Cave
Barabar Caves, known for the architectural beauty, are located at a distance of 25 km from Gaya. Developed in the second century BC, these caves were carved during the first phase of development of Buddhism. The caves made out of rocks are deep and are finely cut. According to Buddhist...
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Tibetan Monastery
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Monastery
Tibetan Monastery, regularly visited by Dalai Lama, is the oldest, largest and the most revered monastery. The maintenance and facilities offered at this monastery, all are taken care of by Dalai Lama. This monastery also houses a colourful Tibetan temple along with special wheel of Law. In...
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Vishnupad Temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Temple
Vishnupad Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is one of the major highlights of the destination. Built in Shikhara style, the temple was reconstructed by Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore in 1787. According to beliefs and religious texts, it is believed that the footprints present inside the temple are...
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Ajapala Nigrodha Tree
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Religious
Ajapala Nigrodha Tree, located in the front of the beautiful Mahabodhi Temple, is one of the main attractions for the tourists as well as for Buddhist followers. The entrance for this tree is from the eastern gate.
According to a belief, it is said that this tree was planted by a...
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Royal Bhutan Monastery
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Monastery
Royal Bhutan Monastery, depicting the life of Lord Buddha, is one of the monasteries located in the Buddhist town of Bodh Gaya. Constructed by the King of Bhutan, this monastery allures millions of Buddhism followers from all across the globe. This monastery was built as a tribute to Lord Buddha...
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Animesh Lochana Chaitya
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Religious
Animesh Lochana Chaitya, another important tourist attraction, is also associated with the enlightenment of Lord Buddha. This is the same place where Lord Buddha spent seven days looking at the Bodhi Tree, during the second week of his enlightenment.
It is believed that he spent these...
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Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Temple
Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, located at a distance of 15 km from the heart of the city, is one of the most famous temples of Bodh Gaya. Carved with Buddhist preaching, the temple reflects Japanese architecture and is beautifully carved out of wood.
Constructed in 1972, this shrine is...
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Thai Monastery
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Monastery
Thai Monastery, known for unique appearance and beautiful surroundings, is one of the most visited monasteries in Bodh Gaya. The temple is adorned with curved and sloping roofs, which has been covered entirely with golden tiles.
In addition, the monastery also houses a beautifully carved...
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Cankamana
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Religious
Cankamana is among one of the articles, which was purified by the pious presence of Lord Buddha. It is one of the pathways which was utilised in the third week of enlightenment by Lord Buddha for the purpose of meditation. This pathway is located towards the northern fringe of the Bodhi temple...
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Surya Kund
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Religious
Surya Kund, located on the west side of the Vishnupad temple, is one of the most prominent tourist attractions of Gaya. It is a pond and according to a popular belief, it is said that a holy dip in this pond sets a person free from all the sins committed.
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Muchalinda Lake
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Lake
Muchalinda Lake, associated with mythological tales, is one of the most famous sightseeing locations in Bodh Gaya. This lake is situated on the right of the main temple and also features a sculpture of hood protecting Lord Buddha, placed right at the centre of lake. The deity of Lord Buddha...
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Rajayatna Tree
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Religious
Rajayatna Tree, located to the south-east of Bodhi Temple, is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Bodh Gaya. Situated in the midst of Bodhi Temple complex, it is a sacred tree, which is associated with Lord Buddha. The place where tree is situated is demarcated with a stone plaque....
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Akshayabat
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Religious
Akshayabat, located at a distance of 12 km from Gaya, is situated in Bodh Gaya. It is a tree under which Gautam Siddhartha meditated in search of eternal truth. This tree is situated inside the temple complex.
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Shrine of Hazrat Makhdoom Syed Shah Durwesh Ashraf
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Mosque
Shrine of Hazrat Makhdoom Syed Shah Durwesh Ashraf is located at a distance of 10 km from the main city. Popularly known as Bitho Sharif, this shrine is based on Gaya-Patna route.
Hazrat Makhdoom Syed Shah Durwesh Ashraf, the great Sufi saint of Chishtia-Ashrafi order established...
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Baitul Anwar
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Other
Baitul Anwar, situated at Gewal Bigha, is one of the famous sightseeing places. Founded by Shah Noorul Huda, it is a famous Khanqah of Ahl-e-Sunnat.
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Brahmayoni Temple
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Temple
Brahmayoni Temple, located at a distance of one kilometre to the south-west of the Vishnupad Temple, is one of the major attractions of Gaya. For those visiting the temple need to climb up 424 high stone steps so as to reach the top of the hill.
In addition, the temple perched atop a...
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Dungeshwari Hills
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 22Places to Visit in Gaya
- Type: Hill
Dungeshwari Hills, located at a distance of 15 km from Bodh Gaya, is one of the prime attractions of Gaya district. This hill houses a cave which is surrounded with several shrines and ancient stupas. It is believed that this is the same cave, which protected Lord Buddha for six years, before he...
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