Bodhgaya
Bodhi Tree, mahabodhi Temple, Vajrasana, Ancient Railings, Chankaramana, Animeshlochana, Ratnagar, lotus tank, tibetan monastery, Buddha Jayanti, Pitra Paksh Tarpan are places of tourist interest in Bodh gaya.
Serene and quiet this tiny little village, holiest among holy places is Bodhgaya, where the quest of Prince Siddharth was fulfilled after years of seeking the truth and saga of Buddha began. He attained the supreme enlightened and became ‘The Buddha’, the enlighten one. Thus Buddhism was born here under the Peepal tree. The prince had been wandering in search of supreme peace for long six years hither and thither. But it was at Bodhgaya only where his holy mission was achieved.
Lying in sylvan solitude this sacred place is situated on the bank of river Niranjana (Modern Falgu) . It is 13 km from Gaya town. Gaya is an important Centre of Hindu Pilgrimage’ where people go to offer oblations for the salvation of their dead forefathers.