Things to Do in Gaya

About the destination:Bodh Gaya, the holiest realm of Buddha, is one of Buddhists' key tourist destinations worldwide. In the temple, there are the special monasteries founded by many nations and a plethora of places that should surely be on any world explorer's bucket list. In the Hindus' sacred books, Gaya is described with history and spiritual heritage. The Gaya Vishnupad Temple is the place for the redemption of their ancestors to perform Pinddaan puja.- One of the four most important sites in the life of Gautam Buddha, Bodhgaya, and the Bodhi tree under which he attained enlightenment, is at the heart of the Buddhist world.- An important religious center for centuries, visited by Emperor Ashoka, Huen Tsang and countless others, continues to pull pilgrims, backpackers and tourists from all over the world.- This tour gives you in-depth knowledge about the sacred town of Bodhgaya.- The tour includes all popular attractions like Mahabodhi Temple, Pragbodhi, Monasteries Of Bodhgaya, Bodhi Tree, Indosan Nippon and Japanese Temple.

Activity location: Bodhgaya, BiharStart Point: Mahabodhi Temple, GayaEnd Point: Muchalinda lake, GayaActivity timings: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 02:00 PM to 04:00 PMAbout the tour:On this walking tour, you will get a great induction into the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories, fun facts, and must-do things in the city by our fun and entertaining guide cum storyteller.Capture the hues of the city; it’s winding streets, ancient buildings, markets, houses, temples and friendly local people who make it all so colourful and vibrant.Places covered in the tour:Mahabodhi TempleThe Mahabodhi Temple or the Mahabodhi Mahavihar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient, but much rebuilt and restored, a Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Giant BuddhaThe Great Buddha statue is one of the many stops on the Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist routes in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. The statue is 19.5 m high representing the Buddha seated in a meditation pose, or dhyana mudra, on a lotus in the open air. Thai TempleIt has a sloping roof covered with golden tiles. Also home to a Thai Temple, the monastery has a 25-meter high bronze statue of Lord Buddha. The impressive Thai Temple has a brightly colored wat with gold leaf shimmering from its arched rooftop and manicured gardens.Tibetian TempleThe monastery of Gandhen Phelgye Ling in Bodh Gaya is located in the main pilgrimage center and provides any help to Tibetan and foreign pilgrims.Muchalinda LakeNamed after Muchalinda, the Snake King of the Lake, this lake is yet another peaceful spot in Bodh Gaya. It is believed that during Buddha's sixth week of meditation, a huge storm broke out here while Buddha was meditating.How to reach?The location of the activity is in Gaya. The exact location will be shared with you after booking.

Location: Gaya, BiharThe Gautam Buddha Sanctuary is a famous forest reserve in Bihar. The sanctuary is a wildlife reserve and forest that is spread across an area of 259 square kilometers. The wildlife sanctuary is home to Tigers, Blue Bulls, Wild Buffalos, Spotted Deers, Barking Deers, Wild Dogs, and Leopards.- Enjoy a day filled with equal parts of adventure and sightseeing.- You will get to see the experience the rich biodiversity of flora and fauna of the state of Bihar.- Enjoy a safari that will take you deep inside the forest where you can spot tigers, leopards, spotted deer, etc.Note:- Photos are just for reference and are not actuals.How to reach?The location of the activity is in Gaya. The exact location will be shared with you after booking. You may opt for Transportation on an extra chargeable basis