Ranking among the well known pilgrimage sites in India, Bodhgaya is located in the state of Bihar. It is a part of the Gaya District. It is a well known pilgrimage site for the Buddhists and was also an ancient Buddhist center of learning. It was the place where Lord Buddha attained the state of nirvana.
Bodhgaya in Bihar is one of the four pilgrimage sites of the Buddhists. In ancient times, the place was also known as Bodhimanda, Uruvela, Sambodhi and Vajrasana. It was in the 18th century that the name Bodhgaya was first used. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists from various parts of the world visit the city to get a feel of the religious fervor and rich heritage and culture.
Like various parts of the state, Bodhgaya, Bihar experiences a tropical climate with hot and humid summers and cool winters. The ideal season for making trips to Bodhgaya is between the months of October and March when the weather is pleasant and rainfall is also scanty.
Bodhgaya consists of plenty of tourist attractions and sites of interests. There are lots of ancient monuments and religious shrines in the area, some of which date back to centuries. The temples and shrines are famous for their grand architecture and beautiful carvings and grand architecture. Some well known tourist attractions in Bodhgaya are:
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Bodhi Tree
- Vajrasana
- Chankaramana
- Arimeshlochana
- Ratnagar
- Mohanta Monastery
- Tibetan Mahayana Monastery
- Niranjana River
One can also make excursions to various places like Rajgir, Pawapuri and Nalanda which are located within easy distance.
There is a wide range of hotels in Bodhgaya where you can enjoy pleasant lodging facilities in the area. There are luxury hotels, middle range hotels as well as budget hotels in the area. Bodhgaya can also be reached from various parts of the state and is well connected with various parts of the country.
