Bodh Gaya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the state of Bihar, India
India, Bihar, Gaya, The View of Sacred Mahabodhi Temple, the Place Where Lord Buddha gained enlightenment Under The Bodhi Tree. Bodhgaya. Sacred Buddhist Place.
Buddhist monks light 'deeyas' (oil lamps) in the 'Prayer light room' in Mahabodhi Temple. Its a sight to see as the room comes up with hundreds of 'deeyas'. You can also join in as volunteer and donate oil or candles to contribute.
Site of enlightenment of the Buddha.
The Mahabodhi Temple is an abode for meditators. The compound exudes peace.
Hyatt Place Bodh Gaya

Hyatt Place Bodh Gaya

4 out of 5
Katorwa Road, Bodh Gaya Gaya Bihar
The price is Rp1.410.862 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
Rp1.410.862
Rp1.664.817 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gaya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Wat Thai Buddhagaya and Archaeological Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Clean room, very polite staff

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Bodh Gaya
Marasa Sarovar Premiere Bodhgaya

Marasa Sarovar Premiere Bodhgaya

4 out of 5
Ward No. 5 Newtapur, Behind Block Office Gaya Bihar
The price is Rp1.068.591 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp1.068.591
Rp1.122.021 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gaya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tergar Monastery and Sujata Stupa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
Beautiful and peaceful hotel. A couple of things that could be better are that they used two twin beds to make a king size bed (not comfortable) and better breakfast options.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Marasa Sarovar Premiere Bodhgaya
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Bodh Gaya Hotel & Convention Centre

Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Bodh Gaya Hotel & Convention Centre

4 out of 5
Gaya Bodhgaya Road , Sujata Bypass Road. Bodh Gaya
The price is Rp1.282.602 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
Rp1.282.602
Rp1.346.732 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gaya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Archaeological Museum and Wat Thai Buddhagaya are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
We had an excellent stay. Hotel was very well maintained and luxurious. Centrally located and close to the popular attractions. Staff were very attentive, courteous and eager to make us feel comfortable. Mahima ji and Reena ji in house keeping ensured room was clean and welcoming. Monisho ji in dining ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Bodh Gaya Hotel & Convention Centre
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Narayans Residency

Narayans Residency

4 out of 5
RAJAPUR Rd Gaya BR
Stay at this apartment in Gaya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rajayatna Tree and Ajapala Nigrodha Tree ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Very responsive owner, clean room, quiet space, having access to a washing machine a real perk. Such a nice family, a real pleasant stay. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Narayans Residency
Eshan Yoga

Eshan Yoga

3.5 out of 5
Sujata Nagar Bodhgaya Bodh Gaya BR
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gaya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Tergar Monastery and Wat Thai Buddhagaya ...
Eshan Yoga
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Mahabodhi temple, bodh gaya, India. The site where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment.

Mahabodhi Temple

5/5(1 review)

Mahabodhi Temple is just one of the places to see in Bodh Gaya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this family-friendly area.

Mahabodhi Temple
Our family first visited beautiful architecture of the Vishnupad temple in Bodh Gaya, India, it is a hindu temple and dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Vishnupad Temple

Learn about the local history of Gaya with a stop at Vishnupad Temple. Take some time to visit the temples in this family-friendly area.

Vishnupad Temple
Buddhist temple in India Bodh Gaya maha bodhi complex, Bihar

Wat Thai Buddhagaya

Learn about the local history of Bodh Gaya when you spend time at Wat Thai Buddhagaya. Take some time to visit the temples in this family-friendly area.

Wat Thai Buddhagaya

Gaya Pind Daan

You can find out about the history of Gaya with a stop at Gaya Pind Daan. Take some time to visit the temples in this family-friendly area.

Gaya Pind Daan

Surya Kund

You can find out about the history of Gaya with a visit to Surya Kund. Take some time to visit the temples in this family-friendly area.

Surya Kund

Tergar Monastery

You can find out about the history of Bodh Gaya with a trip to Tergar Monastery. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Tergar Monastery

Things to do

Bodhgaya and Gaya Pilgrimage Tour

Bodhgaya and Gaya Pilgrimage Tour

Rp1.800.168
per adult
Bodhgaya and Gaya Pilgrimage Tour
Metta Buddharam Temple

Bodhgaya Day Tour (Hotel Pickup)

Rp519.660
per traveller
Bodhgaya Day Tour (Hotel Pickup)
Two Days Cultural Tour of Bodhgaya from Varanasi

Two Days Cultural Tour of Bodhgaya from Varanasi

Rp4.206.000
per adult
Two Days Cultural Tour of Bodhgaya from Varanasi
Unesco World Heritage Site, Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya

2 Days Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi

Rp4.206.000
per adult
2 Days Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi
Full-Day Bodh Gaya Private Tour from Patna

Full-Day Bodh Gaya Private Tour from Patna

Rp2.103.000
per adult
Full-Day Bodh Gaya Private Tour from Patna
Monk doing parkarma

2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi

Rp4.508.832
per adult
2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi
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Cities near Bodh Gaya

Tree of enlightenment at Bodh gaya

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