Bodhgaya is 13 km from Gaya in Bihar. It is the site where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment under a pipal tree after years of search for the truth and knowledge. He attained the supreme enlightenment and became 'The Buddha' or 'the Enlightened One'. Bodhgaya is the most sacred pilgrimage center for Buddhists from all over the world. The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya is listed in the World Heritage Site. On Bodhgaya Tours, you can visit the following places:

The Mahabodhi Temple is the most remarkable temple in Bodhgaya. The basement of the temple is 48 sq ft and rises into the slender pyramidal form with the total height of 170 ft. The top of the temple is embellished with chhatras symbolizing the sovereignty of religion. The four towers on its four corners guard the temple. Within the sanctum sanctorum is a prodigious statue of Buddha in a sitting posture with his right hand touching the ground. The statue is made of black stone but gilded by the devotees. The entire courtyard of the temple has numerous varieties of stupas both votive and decorative.

Towards the western side of the Mahabodhi Temple is the historically as well as religiously significant Bodhi Tree. The Bodhi Tree is held with such great reverence because it under this very tree that Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment some 2540 years ago and became Shakyamuni Buddha. The present Bodhi Tree is not the original tree but most probably the fifth descendant of the original tree. Some Buddhists consider the Bodhi Tree as the actual Buddha.

The other places of significance to visit at Bodhgaya Tour are Vajrasana, Ancient Railing, Lotus Tank, Chankaramana, Animeshlochana and Ratnagar.

Bodhgaya can be reached via Gaya, which is connected with important Indian as well as foreign cities by air and rail. Gaya is 13 km from Bodhgaya and is well connected by frequent bus and taxi services.

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Buddhist place in Bihar

Buddhist place in Bihar Bihar has proved to be the ideal place for the continued and sustained growth of Buddhism in India. Recognized as the ultimate pilgrimage for the Buddhist, Bihar is specially liked for its serene and holy environments. Bodh Gaya (Bihar) is that divine spot where Lord Buddha became enlightened. Over half of the total Buddhist spots find their place at Bihar. The Bodhi tree in Bihar renowned, for the popular belief as Buddha was engrossed in meditation at that place. There remain significant number of original temple, modern temples, Buddha statues, and ashrams and guesthouses for pilgrims benefit and leisure.

Nalanda, the utmost University was developed as a great center of Buddhist learning. Thus the emerging importance of the place as a pilgrimage and the travel halt, Bihar is increasingly attracting travelers from all round the globe. Buddhism strike deep roots in the state, and thus captures a huge number of visitors from all over the state. With several Buddhist sites and impressive Buddhist ruins, the entire Bihar is a huge monastery (Bihar gets its name from vihara that means monastry).