Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya is a holy city located in the state of Bihar and a destination for a trip off the beaten path
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Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya is a holy city located in the state of Bihar and a destination for a trip off the beaten path
Name: Bodhgaya
Region: Bodhgaya is the holiest city in the state of Bihar in northeastern India. Bihar is bordered to the north by Nepal, to the south by Jharkhand, to the west by Uttar Pradesh, and to the east by West Bengal. Although Bihar is the 12th largest state in India, it is the most densely populated state with over 103 million inhabitants.
Capital of the region: Patna
Population::
Language: Urdu, Angika, Bhojpur, Hindi, Magahi and Maithili
Religion: Mostly Hinduism and small percentages of Islam and Christianity
Season: The recommended season in Bodhgaya is December - January.
Because this is the period when the Tibetan monks descend from Dharamshala and arrive in Bodhgaya. There are times when you can even see the Dali Lama himself!
Monsoons: September to June but tourism continues in the country, the weather remains inviting.
How to reach and from where: One of the ways to get to Bodhgaya, and even the most convenient way is by train. You can reach Mornasi, about 4 hours drive, from Kolkata in 8 hours. The nearest train station to Bodhgaya is located in the city of Gaya and from there you can take a rickshaw or taxi to Bodhgaya itself.
There are three airports in the state of Bihar. In addition, the Ganges that crosses the state is a transportation route.
The state is a major road station for those traveling from east to west in India, as well as for those who want to cross and reach the falls on foot.
Types of tourism: There are many tourists in the state of Bihar in northeastern India, especially tourists who intend to cross and go to the falls on foot. The border crossing is done through the capital city of Patna. But many tourists come to the city of Bodhgaya! From all over the world. Because this city is considered one of the holiest cities for Buddhism.
Destinations for a trip to Bodhgaya
- The Mahabodhi Temple – the central and most special temple in the city of Bodhgaya. The temple was built by Emperor Ashoka about 2000 years ago. The temple is surrounded by a large, green garden and surrounded by many other small temples and altars. The area is visited by many tourists, mainly Indians, but also by many Buddhist monks from all over the world. It is forbidden to enter the complex with cell phones or shoes. Next to the temple is the famous tree under which the Buddha attained "enlightenment".
- The Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum – The museum explains the life of the Buddha and the city of Bodhgaya itself.
- The giant Buddha statue – about a 3-hour drive from the Mahabodhi Temple.
Monasteries – Around the Mahabodhi Temple, monasteries from 12 different countries in the world were built - Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Taiwan, Burma, Nepal, Bangladesh, Tibet, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, China and Japan!
Bodhgaya Summary
Some people come to Bodhgaya for one day. General impression. But it is recommended to give the holy city a little more. Even if you are staying in the city of Varanasi, take a two-day break, take a four-hour train and come experience one of the most magical and interesting cities in India. True, not many Israelis have heard of Bodhgaya, but if you have, don't miss it.
