Gaya

One of Hinduism's most sacred cities, where pilgrims perform Pind Daan (ancestral rites) on the banks of the Falgu River. Bodh Gaya — where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree — is just 13km away, making this a dual pilgrimage hub.

Pairs well with

Bodh Gaya· 1h awayRajgir· 2h awayNalanda· 2h awayPawapuri· 2h awayPatna· 2h awaySasaram· 3h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit