Bodhgaya Tourism: Hotels, Reviews, Packages, Photos, Maps, Experience, Itinerary

An important city of Hindu pilgrimage, Bodh Gaya, is at a distance of 7miles from Gaya. Of the four sacred pilgrimage sites of Buddhism, this is said to be the second most revered, since Buddha attained enlightenment here. Bodhgaya also happens to be an archaeologist's paradise, with recent excavations tracing it back to the Neolithic Age of 2,500 BC.

Sightseeing:

The Mahabodhi Temple is a famous temple standing tall at 54 mts. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this temple has been renovated over the years. It enshrines a large golden Buddha, and is encompassed by an ancient railing, dating back to 100 BC. See also the famous Bodhi Tree where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment, and the Vajrasana or throne, where Buddha sat.