BodhgayaAn exalted historical past definesBodh Gaya or Bodhimanda, as oneof the most revered places forBuddhists. Home to the MahabodhiTemple with the diamond throneand the holy Bodhi tree, it assumesa special place in Buddhist culture.

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One of the four most important sites ofpilgrimage for the Buddhists, Bodh Gaya isan abode of spiritual recreation andhistorical delight. Gautama Buddha, thefounder of Buddhism, was said to haveachieved enlightment under the shade of arevered Bodhi tree here. Located on theshores of River Neranjara, Gaya boasts ofshrines dedicated to the Buddha by variouscountries like China, Japan and Bangladesh.The sacred place also offers an intriguinginsight into the culture and history of Indianphilosophy along with a plethora ofarchaeological surprises. The MahabodhiTemple Complex is a spiritual haven forboth seekers and art enthusiasts alike.

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Mahabodhi Temple

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Bodhgaya Temple ManagementCommittee, Post office-2, Bodhgaya,Gaya, Bihar, 824231, India

The famed site where Gautam Buddha isbelieved to attained enlightenment,Mahabodhi Temple is the central site thatattracts tourists and pilgrims to the city ofBodh Gaya. A UNESCO World heritage site,this temple complex houses structures builtin the Dravidian style, as opposed to theusual Nagara style of temples.

The principal points of interest here are theBodhi Tree; the Vajrasana (‘Seat of Stability’),also called the Diamond Throne; a redsandstone platform which marks the spotwhere the Buddha meditated; theMahabodhi Temple, a towering structure to

the east of the Bodhi Tree that houses alarge, gilded black stone image of theBuddha in the bhumisparsha mudra (‘earth-touching posture’); the carved, sculptedstone railing around the temple, believed tohave been built around the 1st century BCE;and stupas and structures thatcommemorate events during the sevenweeks that the Buddha spent here in a stateof bliss after his enlightenment.

At any time, a handful of monks anddevotees can be seen performing countlessprostrations to the tree. It’s a highly rigorouspurificatory ritual: some monks are knownto do up to 1,00,000 prostrations at onetime.

2 Indosan Nippon JapaneseTemple

Indosan Nipponji Temple, BuddhaRoad, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, 824231,India

Bodh Gaya is a sanctuary to differentBuddhist cultures, across various countries.The Indosan Nipponji Temple is an example

of this tradition, exemplifying the presenceof Buddhism in Japanese culture andlifestyle.

3 Great Buddha Statue

Great Buddha Statue, Great BuddhaStatue Road, Daijokyo BuddhistTemple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, 824231,India

The Great Buddha Statue is one of the mostsignificant landmarks of Bodh Gaya, secondin significance only to the MahabodhiTemple. Literally a hard-to-miss element ofthis fascinating city, the statue is a physicalexample of the Buddhist influences on thistown. So, once in Bihar do make a point tovisit this mesmerising place to have greattime with family and friends. 

4 Archaeological Museum

Archaeological Society of IndiaMuseum, Gaya Center, Bodh Gaya,Bihar, 824231, India

The history of a city like Bodh Gaya issometimes difficult to encapsulate andmake available for research andunderstanding. The Archaeological Survey ofIndia has endeavoured to capture thishistory and make it available to its visitors atthe ASI Museum in Bodh Gaya.

5 Bodh Gaya Multimediamuseum

Old PWD building, Next toMahabodhi Temple complex, BodhGaya 824231, India

An informative place to learn about theBuddha through exciting 3D animationdisplays and multimedia films.

Where To

Eat

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1 Siam Thai

Bodh Gaya Road, Bodh Gaya, Bihar,India

Taking the Buddhist aura of Bodh Gayaforward, this warm and friendly restaurantis pleasantly decorated with Buddhist motifsand paintings, perfectly merging food andart. People swear by the Thai food thatthey've had here, some even calling it asauthentic as the food you'll get in Thailand.

The staff is quite helpful and friendly,assisting you to decide what to order andabout the city in general. Their Pad Thai isquite close to the original authentic versionand service is here is pretty quick. An air-conditioned restaurant on the first floor, thisis one ideal for a lovely meal after a tiringday in the city.

2 Hari Om Cafe

Bodh Gaya Road, Bodh Gaya, Bihar,India

+91-98682-76888

A simple, laid back and chirpy restaurant,Hari Om Cafe is quite popular amongtravellers and backpackers. Walk in here tostop for a quick meal, or carry your favouritebook and sit here for hours, soaking in theaura of Buddhism that prevails in the city.

You'll find a standard menu of Indiandishes, with some Korean, Continental andTibetan specialities thrown in. Peoplerecommend the Honey Lemon Ginger teahere, so do give that a spin. The insideseating can get a little stifling, so you couldchoose to sit outside, depending on whatthe weather is like.

3 Swagat Restaurant

Swagat Restaurant, Bodhgaya Road,Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

Rs. 150

+91-631-2200106

You'll find some lovely Indian food at thisrestaurant, located ideally on the BodhgayaRoad, very close to the Mahabodhi Temple.With an eclectic and exciting menu of bothvegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, therestaurant is quite famous among travellers.

4 Mohammad's Restaurant

Mohammed's Restaurant,Restaurant Row, Kalachakra GroundArea, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, 824231,India

Located in Kalchakra Maidan, this one is apopular tent-style restaurant that has itsown regular stream of guests. A simple andunpretentious place, you'll find warmhospitality and some delicious food here.

5 Tibetan Om Cafe

Tibetan Om Cafe, NamgyalMonastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar,824231, India

Located inside the Dalai Lama's famousNamgyal Monastery, Tibetan Om Cafe is runby the Namgyal monks themselves. A lovelyplace to stop by between your sightseeingvisits, this cafe is another great place tointeract and exchange stories with fellowtravellers.

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SeeA: Mahabodhi TempleB: Indosan Nippon Japanese TempleC: Great Buddha StatueD: Archaeological MuseumE: Bodh Gaya Multimedia museum

AccommodationF: Shashi InternationalG: Hotel ShantiH: Gauri Guest HouseI: Shashi InternationalJ: Hotel ShantiK: Gauri Guest HouseL: Shashi InternationalM: Hotel ShantiN: Gauri Guest House

FoodO: Siam ThaiP: Hari Om CafeQ: Swagat RestaurantR: Mohammad's RestaurantS: Tibetan Om Cafe