Bodh Gaya
November: best1-2 days
Where the Buddha attained enlightenment: the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple, the Bodhi tree and monasteries built by Buddhist nations.
The holiest site in Buddhism, about 15 km south of Gaya city. The Mahabodhi Temple complex and the Bodhi tree draw pilgrims from across Asia, and the town is ringed with temples and monasteries built by Thailand, Japan, Bhutan, Tibet, Myanmar and others.
November: Pleasant; Chhath and Sonepur Mela
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Things to do
- Pray or meditate at the Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi tree: UNESCO-listed temple marking the place of the Buddha's enlightenment.
- Monastery trail: Walk between temples built by Thailand, Japan, Bhutan, Tibet and others.
- See the Great Buddha Statue: 80-ft stone Buddha statue consecrated in 1989.
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