Bodh Gaya

About 11h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.

1. 1🙏 Spiritual Day4h out
   • Mahabodhi Temple morning puja & circumambulation · morning, 2h
   • Bodhi Tree sitting meditation — where Buddha attained enlightenment · morning, 1h
   • 80-ft Great Buddha statue & lotus pond · morning, 1h

   First contact with the sacred energy here — check in, then head to the ghats or main temple at dusk.

2. 2🙏 Spiritual Day7h out
   • Japanese Temple, Thai Temple & international monastery walk · afternoon, 2h
   • Sujata Stupa at Bakraur — where she offered rice pudding · afternoon, 2h
   • Tibetan Monastery complex & thangka art · afternoon, 1.5h
   • Mahabodhi garden evening candle-light meditation · evening, 1.5h

   This day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti. The evening aarti anchors the day.