Full-Day Private Guided Bodhgaya Tour with Pick Up

Patna and 16 km from the district headquarters at Gaya.It is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment. The property encompasses the greatest remains of the 5th-6th century A.D in the Indian sub-continent belonging to this period of antiquity. The property has a total area of 4.8600 ha.The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is the first temple built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century B.C. and the present temple dates from the 5th–6th centuries. It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing, from the late Gupta period and it is considered to have had significant influence in the development of brick architecture over the centuries.The present Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya comprises the 50 m high grand Temple, the Vajrasana,

rinciples of Buddhism among the masses, some Buddhist monks in collaboration with the government of Thailand established the Thai Temple and Monastery in Gaya in the year 1957. A fine example of Thai architecture, this beautiful site displays myriad colours of Thai culture and tradition.Inside the temple, you can see an enormous Bronze statue of Buddha surrounded by equally beautiful paintings of him.

The monastery features important instances from the life of Gautam Buddha in the form of clay carvings which attract millions of Buddhism followers from across the world. The King of Bhutan got this monastery constructed as a tribute to Lord Buddha. This monastery will surely impress you with its splendid architecture, serenity and the seven feet tall statue of Buddha inside.In search of eternal peace, people from various parts of the world visit this monastery. Buddhists believe that the spiritual quest of monks benefits the entire community and their rituals bring prosperity and protection.

This temple was built in 1972 with the help of International Buddhist communities. The structure of the temple is carved out of wood and it looks like a Japanese shrine. It showcases a lot of Japanese paintings which narrate events from the life of Gautam Buddha.

nsecrated on November 18, 1989 with a ceremony graced with the presence of His Holiness the XIV the Dalai Lama, who blessed the 25-meter statue. It was the first great Buddha statue built in the modern history of India. The statue is situated next to Mahabohdi Temple at Bodhgaya. Under the slogan "Spread Buddha's rays to the Whole World," Daijokyo spent seven years on construction of the Great Buddha Statue.It is a 25-meter statue of Buddha- first ever built in the history of India. The Statue is a symbol of the holy place Bodhgaya and enjoys constant visits from pilgrims from all over the world. Among local people, it is nicknamed ‘The 80-foot Buddha Statue’.

The temple is appealing with an outer shell of stainless steel and a decorative mosaic using mirrors. The temple sees the Thai Temple style of architecture. The main temple floor is made of wood. Underneath the temple is the marble-floored meditation room offering a perfect environment to the devotees for meditation. The temple is decorated with numerous sculptures, which are handmade, from a mixture of white cement, clay, and epoxy.People get mesmerized by the beauty of its distinct architecture and Lord Buddha statue. The lighting of the temple in the evening makes it stand out among many other temples..

cal site near Bodhgaya,It is believed that Lord Buddha meditated here for about 6 years practicing extreme austerity before enlightenment.Inside the cave, you can see a “starving Buddha” statue, showing his state during intense penance This is where Buddha realized the idea of the “Middle Path” (balance between extremes).

ed that Sujata (a village girl) offered kheer (milk-rice) to Lord Buddha here.Located in Bakraur village, across the Falgu (Niranjana) River from Bodh Gaya This helped Buddha end his extreme fasting and follow the Middle Path, leading to enlightenment.