Gaya and Bodh Gaya Tourist Attractions

Gaya is a holy city in Bihar, important to both Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus come to Gaya to perform Pind Daan for their ancestors, and nearby Bodh Gaya is where the Buddha attained enlightenment.

Top places to visit in Gaya and Bodh Gaya

• Vishnupad Temple - the main temple of Gaya, built around a footprint of Lord Vishnu.
• Phalgu River ghats - where pilgrims perform Pind Daan and Shraddha rituals.
• Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya - the UNESCO-listed temple beside the Bodhi tree, about 15 km away.
• Great Buddha Statue - an 80 ft stone Buddha in Bodh Gaya.
• Mangla Gauri Temple - a Shakti Peetha on a hill in Gaya.

Best time to visit Gaya and Bodh Gaya

October to March is the best time. The Pitru Paksha fortnight (September or October) is the busiest period for Pind Daan.

How to reach Gaya and Bodh Gaya

Gaya Junction has trains from major cities, and Gaya Airport has a few flights. Bodh Gaya is about 30 minutes by road.

Plan your trip

See our Kashi-Varanasi-Prayagraj-Ayodhya Tour Packages for tours that cover Gaya and Bodh Gaya, with transport, stay and sightseeing. Call or WhatsApp us to plan a custom trip.