Bodh Gaya · India · South Asia

Mahabodhi Temple

Shared by all2 daysUNESCO World Heritage (2002)

Where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The holiest site in Buddhism.

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Local tip

December and January bring the Tibetan teaching season and big crowds. Book rooms early.

Getting there

Nearest airport: Gaya (GAY), 12 km
Suggested stay: 2 days
Best season: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

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Visa and entry: India

e-Visa for most nationalities. Apply online at least 4 days before arrival.

The 30-day e-Tourist visa allows two entries; get a 1-year multiple-entry visa if you will go in and out via Nepal more than once. Protected Area Permits for parts of Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Bangladeshi citizens apply through IVAC centres, not the e-Visa; issuance has been limited since 2024, so check the current status.

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