Where the Buddha attained enlightenment
Bodh Gaya Travel Guide
Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi Temple marks the exact spot, under a descendant of the original Bodhi Tree, where Siddhartha Gautama is believed to have attained enlightenment — a UNESCO site and global Buddhist pilgrimage destination.
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Top attractions
- Mahabodhi Temple Complex (UNESCO)
- The Bodhi Tree
- International monasteries built by Thai, Japanese, Tibetan and other Buddhist communities
- Great Buddha Statue
- Muchalinda Lake
Best time to visit
October to March.