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BODH GAYA- is in the state of Bihar and is considered a sacred place for Buddhists. 

It is here that under a peepul tree Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment some 2,500 years back.

Several nations where Buddhism flourishes, such as Thailand, Japan, Burma, China have built monasteries at Bodh Gaya in their own architectural styles.


Statue of Buddha, Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
   

ROAD: Bodhgaya is connected by road to Gaya, Patna, Nalanda and Rajgir.

(DISTANCE BY ROAD)
FROM TO KILOMETERS TRAVELLING TIME
Gaya Bodhgaya 12 45 minutes
Patna Bodhgayat 181 (via Nalanda) 7 hours
Patna Bodhgaya 109 (via Jahanabad) 4hrs 30 minutes
Nalanda Bodhgaya 62 2 hrs
Rajgir Bodhgaya 46 1 hour 30 minutes
  
BY TRAIN: Nearest railhead is Gaya (12 Km). Trains starts from Delhi (Old Delhi Stn)
CONNECTION BY TRAIN
NAME OF THE TRAIN DEPARTURE ARRIVAL DAYS OF OPERATION
Kalka Howrah Mail 0730 hrs. 2320 hrs. Daily
 

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The Mahabodhi Tree- The centre of attraction is the Mahabodhi temple, which depicts the various phases of Buddha’s journey towards enlightenment, showing different aspects of his life.

The tree still appears to radiate an aura of abiding serenity, spiritual solitude and peace.

Pyramidal Temple- The temple is 170 feet high and dates back to the second century A.D. It has a gilded image of Buddha. 

Between the temple and the tree is the diamond throne, Vajrasana which marks Buddha’s seat of meditation. 

Nearby is the large stone with Buddha’s footprint.
The Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum- This museum has rare and interestingcollection of antiques ranging back to the Buddha period.

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