Mahabodhi Temple
Where the Buddha found enlightenment, with a 55 m tower and a descendant of the Bodhi Tree.
- Open
- Every day, from dawn to around 9 pm
- Price
- Free; small fees for phones and cameras
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Best Time
- Dawn or evening
- Address
- Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Gaya District, Bihar 824231Directions
- Getting There
- In the center of town, on foot.
Why Go
Buddhism's holiest place. Monks from around the world pray and prostrate around the temple, which dates in its current form to about the 5th or 6th century and is a World Heritage Site.
Come for the quiet early morning or the lamps in the evening.
Tips
- Remove your shoes and dress modestly.
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