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One of Hinduism's most sacred cities, where pilgrims perform Pind Daan (ancestral rites) on the banks of the Falgu River. Bodh Gaya — where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree — is just 13km away, making this a dual pilgrimage hub.
Must-see highlights
Vishnupad Temple (Lord Vishnu footprint)
Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi Temple day trip (13km)
Pret Shila Hill sunset views
Mangla Gauri Shakti Peetha Temple
Surya Kund sacred sunrise tank
Akshay Vat immortal banyan tree
Pind Daan ancestral rites on Falgu
Ramshila Hill & Pathalgarwa Temple
Dungeshwari Caves (14km, where Buddha fasted)
Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya
Gayatri Ghat river walk
Gayatri Mandir hilltop
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Gaya Junction 1km · Gaya International Airport 10km
Nearby attractions
Bodh Gaya (13km)Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO)Rajgir (78km)Nalanda (95km)
How to get here
Delhi → Gaya
flight · 2h
₹5,000
approx.
Patna → Gaya
train · 2h
₹150
approx.
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September – March
Nearest Transport
Gaya Junction1 km
Gaya International Airport10 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,600/night
luxury₹4,500/night
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