Bihar
Bodh Gaya
Where the Buddha attained enlightenment
About
Welcome to Bodh Gaya
Under the Bodhi tree here, Siddhartha became the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. The Mahabodhi Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and monasteries built by Buddhist communities from across Asia make Bodh Gaya a profoundly peaceful, world-shrine.
Highlights
- Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO)
- The Bodhi Tree
- Great Buddha Statue (80 ft)
- International monasteries — Thai, Tibetan, Japanese
Top Attractions
What you'll see in the city
Mahabodhi Temple
Great Buddha Statue
Thai Monastery
Local Knowledge
Travel tips from your hosts
Small things that make a big difference — learned over years of guiding guests through this city.
- 1
Closed on certain Buddhist holidays — check calendar.
- 2
Monasteries welcome visitors for meditation; ask us to arrange an introduction.
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