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A Spiritual Retreat in Gaya

The Sacred Bhutan Monastery

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Gaya is the second largest city of Bihar, India, and it is also headquarter of Gaya District. Gaya is situated 100 km south of Patna, the capital city of Bihar. This ancient city grew on the banks of Phalgu River (Niranjana, as mentioned in Ramayana). This place is considered holy among the Hindus, the Buddhists and the Jains. It is surrounded by small rocky hills (Mangla-Gauri, Shringa-Sthan, Ram-Shila and Brahmayoni) by three sides and the river flowing on the fourth (eastern) side. Gaya derives its name from the mythological demon Gayasur (which literally means Gaya the demon).

Gaya

District Locations
80 Feet Buddha

80 Feet Buddha

How to Reach

Situated in Gehlaur village, around 40 km from Gaya. Accessible by road; local transport available.

Timings

Open 24 hours
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80 Feet Buddha

How to Reach

Situated in Gehlaur village, around 40 km from Gaya. Accessible by road; local transport available.

Timings

Open 24 hours
Dashrath Manjhi Memorial
Dashrath Manjhi Memorial

How to Reach?

Buses and private vehicles from Gaya town.

Timings

9 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees

Free

Mahabodhi Temple
Mahabodhi Temple

How to Reach?

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within Bodh Gaya.

Timings

6 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees

Free

Dungeshwari Mandir
Dungeshwari Mandir

How to Reach?

Reachable via taxi or auto-rickshaw from Bodh Gaya.

Timings

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Entry Fees

Free

 

Gurpa Hill
Gurpa Hill

How to Reach?

Buses and private vehicles from Gaya town; trekking required to reach the summit.

Timings

6 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees

Free

Jagannath Temple
Jagannath Temple

How to Reach?

Easily reachable by auto-rickshaw and local buses from Bihar Sharif.

Timings

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Kawakol
Kawakol
Koteshwar Sthan
Koteshwar Sthan

How to Reach?

Accessible by road from gaya, taxis and local transport available..

Timings

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Kurkihar
Kurkihar

How to Reach?

Buses and private vehicles from Gaya; local transport within Kurkihar includes auto-rickshaws.

Timings

9 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees

Free

Mangala Gauri
Mangala Gauri

How to Reach

About 8 km from Gaya. Reachable by local transport; involves a trek up the hill.

Timings

Sunrise to Sunset
Maya Sarovar
Maya Sarovar

How to Reach?

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within Bodh Gaya.

Timings

9 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees

30 Rs Per Person

Metta Buddharam Temple
Metta Buddharam Temple

How to Reach?

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within Bodh Gaya.

Timings

9 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees

Free

Muchalinda Sarovar
Muchalinda Sarovar

How to Reach?

Near Mahabodhi Temple, easily accessible by foot or cycle rickshaw.

Timings

6 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees

Free

 

Pretshila
Pretshila

How to Reach?

Auto-rickshaws and taxis from Gaya town; a short trek is required to reach the hilltop.

Timings

9 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees 

Free

Royal Bhutan Monasteries
Royal Bhutan Monasteries

How to Reach

Nearest railway station: Gaya Junction (6 km), Local transport: Auto-rickshaws and taxis

Timings

5 AM – 8 PM
Sita Kund
Sita Kund

How to Reach?

Auto-rickshaws and local buses from Sitamarhi town.

Timings

5 AM to 9 PM

Entry Fees

Free

Sujata Stupa
Sujata Stupa

How to Reach?

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within Bodh Gaya.

Timings

9 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees

Free

Tapovan
Tapovan

How to Reach?

Auto-rickshaws and taxis from Gaya town; some trekking may be required.

Timings

5 AM to 9 PM

Entry Fees

Free

Tibetan Temple
Tibetan Temple

How to Reach?

Located within walking distance from Mahabodhi Temple, accessible by rickshaw.

Timings

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Entry Fees

Free

 

Vishnupad temple
Vishnupad temple

How to Reach?

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within Gaya.

Timings

5 AM to 9 PM

Entry Fees

Free

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Vishnupad Mandir Archaeological Museum Vishnupad Temple 2 alt4

Travel Information

Location

Location

Gaya, Bihar - 824231

Cultural Etiquette

Cultural Etiquette

Dress modestly; maintain silence.

Transport

Transport

It takes approximately 2 hours to reach Gaya from Patna by Train.

Nearby Stays

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Hotel Bodh Gaya Gautam

Do Muhan Road
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Hotel Sujata

Near Thai Temple Bodhgaya
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Hotel Urubela International

Spanish Temple, Bodhgaya

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