Welcome to Hotels Bodhgaya
Situated in the northeastern part of the India in state of Bihar, Bodhgaya is a small town and is one of the most respected Buddhist sites in the world. It is the destination where Buddha attained saintly enlightenment while he was meditating under the Bodhi tree. That meticulous tree later on identified as the Mahabodhi tree or Bodhi tree. Bodhgaya is the sacred home of the Buddhists, where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. This spiritual home attracts thousands of pilgrims every year, particularly Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Situated close to the Falgu River Bodhgaya, is the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centers. The other three significant places associated with Lord Buddha is his place of birth at Lumbini, the spot of his first lecture at Sarnath, and the place where he left his body at Kushinagar is also not far-off from this place. This spiritual place is frequently visited by Dalai Lama. This place must be visited by a person who believes in spiritual worth.
Buddhists from all over the world believe the place the most blessed and this has become a pilgrim destination for them. Bodh Gaya is situated about 13 km from Gaya, 90 kilometers away from Patna, and 450 km west of Kolkata.
The major tourist attraction which is most admired by visitors are magnificent Mahabodhi temple and Bodhi Tree. Both the temple and the Bodhi Tree are sanctified for Buddhists across the world. The temple is an architectural merger of many centuries, cultures, and heritages; while its design has a distinct stamp of the Gupta era. As per the available descriptions, many visits or pilgrims from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and China came between seventh and 10th century AD.
The major tourist attractions besides which you can visit during your travel at Bodhgaya are such as- Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Mahakala (Dungeswari) cave, Vajrasana, Animeshlocan Chaiyata, Bodhi Sarovar, Vishnupada Temple, Archaeological Museum of Bodhgaya, Japanese Buddha Temple, Thai temple and many more. There are many three stars luxurious to budget hotels that provide very comfortable stay during your visit to Bodhgaya. These hotels welcome to its guests with warm hospitality
Situated in the northeastern part of the India in state of Bihar, Bodhgaya is a small town and is one of the most respected Buddhist sites in the world. It is the destination where Buddha attained saintly enlightenment while he was meditating under the Bodhi tree. That meticulous tree later on identified as the Mahabodhi tree or Bodhi tree. Bodhgaya is the sacred home of the Buddhists, where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. This spiritual home attracts thousands of pilgrims every year, particularly Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Situated close to the Falgu River Bodhgaya, is the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centers. The other three significant places associated with Lord Buddha is his place of birth at Lumbini, the spot of his first lecture at Sarnath, and the place where he left his body at Kushinagar is also not far-off from this place. This spiritual place is frequently visited by Dalai Lama. This place must be visited by a person who believes in spiritual worth.
Buddhists from all over the world believe the place the most blessed and this has become a pilgrim destination for them. Bodh Gaya is situated about 13 km from Gaya, 90 kilometers away from Patna, and 450 km west of Kolkata.
The major tourist attraction which is most admired by visitors are magnificent Mahabodhi temple and Bodhi Tree. Both the temple and the Bodhi Tree are sanctified for Buddhists across the world. The temple is an architectural merger of many centuries, cultures, and heritages; while its design has a distinct stamp of the Gupta era. As per the available descriptions, many visits or pilgrims from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and China came between seventh and 10th century AD.
The major tourist attractions besides which you can visit during your travel at Bodhgaya are such as- Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Mahakala (Dungeswari) cave, Vajrasana, Animeshlocan Chaiyata, Bodhi Sarovar, Vishnupada Temple, Archaeological Museum of Bodhgaya, Japanese Buddha Temple, Thai temple and many more. There are many three stars luxurious to budget hotels that provide very comfortable stay during your visit to Bodhgaya. These hotels welcome to its guests with warm hospitality.
Bodhgaya History
The history of Bodhgaya is dated back of 7th century B.C when it was the part of the first small kingdoms of India named Magadh Empire. This place emerged in fame during approximately 500 BC when a prince named Siddhartha relinquished all the material pleasures and traveled as a monk, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. From that time, Gaya began the real history. Siddhartha then performed exhausting efforts through meditation, attained enlightenment or Nirvana under a Bodhi tree.
The devoted followers of Gautama Siddhartha started to visit the place where he had achieved enlightenment during the full moon in the month of Vaisakh (April-May), according to the Hindu calendar. Increasingly, the holy place became renowned as Bodh Gaya. The day of enlightenment has been termed as Buddha Purnima, and the tree as the Bodhi Tree. According to Buddhist records, after leaving his home Prince Gautama Siddhartha, while rambling, came to the banks of river Falgu near the city of Gaya in 500 B.C. There under a Peepal tree he sat to meditate on the excesses of life and to develop the philosophy of a balanced approach towards it.
The history of Bodh Gaya is recognized by many sources of writings and pilgrimage accounts. Leading among these are the accounts of the Chinese pilgrims Fa-Hian in the 5th century and Huen-Tasang in the 7th century. The area was at the heart of a Buddhist civilization for centuries, until it was damaged by Turkish evader Bakhtiar Khilji in 13th century A.D.
Culture
The land of Buddhism, Bodhgaya is rich in culture and tradition. The culture is influenced with Bihari culture along with Buddhism civilizations. People in Gaya celebrate a whole range of festivals which are usually celebrated in Bihar. These festivals are innately linked with the lifestyle and culture of people of Bihar. People in Gaya celebrate Holi, Saraswati Puja, Durga Puja or Dussehra, Deepwali and Bhaiya Dooj. Apart from these festivals which are common among Hindus all across India, ‘Chhath’ is specifically celebrated in Bihar and people of Gaya participate very fervently. Dedicated to Sun God this is one of the holiest festivals for Biharis. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and devotion among people of Gaya and it does not matter where do they reside on the occasion but they would celebrate it. Costume which the people of Gaya usually wear is-Dhoti and Kurta.
Bihar along with Gaya has a very old custom of beautiful folk songs sung during main family occasions such as marriage, birth ceremonies. They are sung without the help of too many musical instruments mostly in-group settings; though dholak and occasionally tabla and harmonium are used. Besides the Hindi language, people of Gaya use Bhojpuri language as well and also the Bhojpuri folk songs.
Climate
The sacred city of Gaya is situated in the eastern parts of India in the Bihar state. The weather of this region is quiet pleasant. Climate of Gaya during summer are too hot. Temperature rises up to 45º C. Hence you are advised to carry cotton clothes to feel comfortable in hot weather as it absorbs sweating. Winter months are pleasant in and around Bodh Gaya town. During this period, the temperature is moderate and it remains approx Max 18ºC, Min 14ºC. As per normal experience, Monsoon also does effect in Gaya. It is advisable to avoid traveling to these areas during the Monsoon months of the year. The best suitable time to visit Bodhgaya is during October- February.
Area: 91.94 sq. km.
Altitude: 111 mts
Summer: Max 47ºC, Min 28ºC.
Winter: Max 18ºC, Min 14ºC.
Rainfall: 214 cm annually
Latitude: 24º 41' 45'' N
Longitude: 85º 2' 22'' E
Languages: Bhojpuri, Hindi and English
How to Reach
By Air:-Gaya is well connected with Airways. Nearest Airport is Gaya at a distance of 8 km from Bodhgaya but the main airport is in Patna and about 106 km from Bodhgaya. Major Indian cities are well connected with Patna airport. Delhi and Kolkata have International Airport from where Domestic Airlines for Bodhgaya are easily available. Indian Airlines (Domestic Airlines) has Bi-weekly flights for Gaya.
By Train:-Gaya at a distance of 16 km from Bodhgaya is nearest Railway Station which is linked with Delhi and Kolkata. From Gaya Station, a tourist can hire a taxi or bus. Such transport services are frequently available from Gaya to Bodhgaya. There are four Rajdhani Express Trains (most prestigious and luxury train of India) apart from other Super-Fast trains passes through Gaya that take you directly from Delhi to Gaya.
By Road:-Situated on National Highway No.2, this city is on the way of Delhi-Kolkata Highway that is the main road communicator which is passing through Patna. Bodhgaya is also connected with some more roads and streets with other parts of the state. Buses and taxis are available to/from Bodhgaya.
Distance chart-
Patna (3 to 3.5 hours by taxi; 4+ hours by bus), 90 kms
Varanasi (5 - 7 hours), 250 kms
Rajgeer or Nalanda (2 hours in taxi; 3+ hours by bus), 70-75 kms
Kolkata- 450 km west
Delhi-1100 kms
