2-day trip to Bodh Gaya, where to go?

#Where to go in Bodh Gaya? #Full Bodh Gaya Travel Guide . Bodh Gaya is one of the four important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists, located in Bihar, India. It is the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Going on a pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya is like traveling back to the roots of Buddhism. In addition to its sacredness, Bodh Gaya also has many cultural and natural attractions to explore. --- 📍 Trip Overview - Location: Bodh Gaya, a small town in Bihar, India - Travel Season: October - March (Cool weather) - Language: Hindi, English (some locals speak) - Important religious sites: Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Thai Temple Bodh Gaya --- 🚩 Travel Route ✈️ By plane - From Thailand: Fly to Delhi or Kolkata Then take a connecting flight to Gaya or Patna. - From Gaya/Patna: Take a taxi or bus to Bodhgaya (about 1-2 hours). --- 🏖️ Must-see attractions 1. Mahabodhi Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site, the center of Bodhgaya, where the Bodhi tree is enshrined. - Highlights: 52-meter-high pagoda, Buddha Metta statue enshrined under the pagoda, the place of enlightenment. 2. Bodhi tree - The 4th generation Bodhi tree where the Buddha sat and became enlightened. 3. Thai Temple - Highlights: Thai architecture, beautiful Sukhothai art. - Activities: Making merit by offering alms every morning, meditating, listening to sermons. - Accommodation: There are rooms for pilgrims. (Book in advance) 4. International temples - Such as Tibetan temples, Japanese temples, Sri Lankan temples, each with distinctive architecture 5. Bodhgaya Museum - Exhibits Buddhist antiquities and history --- 🚇 How to travel in Bodhgaya - Auto Rickshaw: Convenient and economical, 10-20 rupees per person --- 📷 Beautiful photo spots (updated pagoda location, currently unable to bring phones in, must use a local photographer) 1. In front of Mahabodhi Temple with the pagoda backdrop 2. Under the sacred Bodhi tree 3. Thai temple Bodhgaya, beautiful Thai architecture 4. Garden around Mahabodhi Temple Shady nature --- 🍜 Recommended food - Indian food: Dal Bhat, Chana Masala (should choose a clean restaurant) - Thai food: Thai temple Buddhagaya has service --- 🏠 Recommended accommodation 1. Thai temple Buddhagaya - Suitable for pilgrims, peaceful atmosphere - Contact: via Facebook or temple email 2. Royal Residency - Mid-range, near tourist attractions 3. Hotel Siddhartha International - Luxury, full service --- 💡 Precautions 1. Beware of scammers: such as people asking for money from illegal tour guides 2. Dress appropriately: especially in religious places 3. Extremely hot weather in the summer (April-June) 4. Drinking water: should only drink bottled water --- ✈️ #ReviewIndiaTravel #VisitBuddhagaya Have fun, focus on making merit, experiencing the sacredness and capturing memorable images! If you have the chance, you should pay homage to the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment at least once in your life. 🌿🙏