Mahābodhi Mandir
The seat of awakening
⭐ Why it is famous
The Bodhi tree and Vajrāsana where the Buddha attained enlightenment — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Ashoka raised the first shrine in the 3rd century BCE; the present brick tower is largely Gupta-period, restored in the 19th century.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Open 05:00 – 21:00
- Meditation permitted throughout the grounds
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry; phones need a paid pass
- Silence and meditation encouraged
- Monasteries of many nations nearby
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Mahābodhi Mandir, Bodh Gaya, GayaGaya Jn (GAYA) — 13 km
Bodh Gaya bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Gaya (GAY) — 12 km
Autos and taxis from Gaya (25 min).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Monastery guesthouses
- Hotels along Bodh Gaya road
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹11,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Great Buddha statue
- Sujata Stupa
- Rajgir and Nalanda (80 km)
📅 Best time to visit
October–March