Bodhgaya Tour
BodhGaya is a village in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it’s dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree. A direct descendant of the tree sits within the complex today, along with six other sacred sites, including a lotus pond.
Mahabodhi Temple
A UNESCO world heritage site, the Mahabodhi temple is the most revered place among the Buddhists. Located in Bodh Gaya, around 120 km from Patna, this is the place where Buddha attained enlightment under the Bodhi Tree. Since then, it has been the holy place of pilgrimage for the Buddhists and a popular tourist destination in Bodh Gaya.
Mahabodhi Temple
A UNESCO world heritage site, the Mahabodhi temple is the most revered place among the Buddhists. Located in Bodh Gaya, around 120 km from Patna, this is the place where Buddha attained enlightment under the Bodhi Tree. Since then, it has been the holy place of pilgrimage for the Buddhists and a popular tourist destination in Bodh Gaya.
Muchalinda Lake
Located to the right of Mahabodhi Temple, Muchalinda lake also known as the Lotus Pond has a statue of Buddha sitting on a snake coil with its hood above his head. It depicts the story of Buddha and the king of snake, Muchalinda. It is believed that during the sixth week of meditation, a storm broke out and caused discomfort to Buddha. It was then Muchalinda, the king of snakes appeared and protected him from the uproar of the storm.The serenic atmosphere around the lake adds to the beauty of this place.
Thai Monastery
The Thai Monastetry in Bodh Gaya was built by the monarch of Thailand on request of the first prime minister of India, pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru to strengthen ties between the two nations. It is a beautiful peace of architecture. The sloping roofs on both sided are covered with golden tiles. It is popular attraction amongst the Buddhists
Indosan Nipponji Temple
Built by the Japanese organisation, Indosan Nipponji Temple in Bodh Gaya appears like a shrine. It was constructed to promote and spread Buddhism in Bodh Gaya and India. It has a pagoda like architecture and corroborates the presence of Buddhist culture and tradition in Japan.