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the east of the Bodhi Tree that houses a of this tradition, exemplifying the presence Archaeological Society of India large, gilded black stone image of the of Buddhism in Japanese culture and Museum, Gaya Center, Bodh Gaya, Buddha in the bhumisparsha mudra (‘earth- lifestyle. Bihar, 824231, India touching posture’); the carved, sculpted stone railing around the temple, believed to 3 Great Buddha Statue The history of a city like Bodh Gaya is have been built around the 1st century BCE; sometimes difficult to encapsulate and and stupas and structures that make available for research and commemorate events during the seven understanding. The Archaeological Survey of weeks that the Buddha spent here in a state India has endeavoured to capture this of bliss after his enlightenment. history and make it available to its visitors at the ASI Museum in Bodh Gaya. At any time, a handful of monks and 5 Bodh Gaya Multimedia devotees can be seen performing countless museum prostrations to the tree. It’s a highly rigorous purificatory ritual: some monks are known to do up to 1,00,000 prostrations at one time. Great Buddha Statue, Great Buddha Statue Road, Daijokyo Buddhist 2 Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, 824231, Bodhgaya Temple Management Temple India Committee, Post office-2, Bodhgaya, Gaya, Bihar, 824231, India The Great Buddha Statue is one of the most significant landmarks of Bodh Gaya, second The famed site where Gautam Buddha is in significance only to the Mahabodhi believed to attained enlightenment, Temple. Literally a hard-to-miss element of Mahabodhi Temple is the central site that this fascinating city, the statue is a physical attracts tourists and pilgrims to the city of Old PWD building, Next to example of the Buddhist influences on this Bodh Gaya. A UNESCO World heritage site, Mahabodhi Temple complex, Bodh town. So, once in Bihar do make a point to this temple complex houses structures built Gaya 824231, India visit this mesmerising place to have great in the Dravidian style, as opposed to the An informative place to learn about the time with family and friends.  usual Nagara style of temples. Buddha through exciting 3D animation Indosan Nipponji Temple, Buddha displays and multimedia films. Road, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, 824231, 4 Archaeological Museum The principal points of interest here are the India Bodhi Tree; the Vajrasana (‘Seat of Stability’), also called the Diamond Throne; a red Bodh Gaya is a sanctuary to different Where To sandstone platform which marks the spot Buddhist cultures, across various countries. where the Buddha meditated; the The Indosan Nipponji Temple is an example Eat Mahabodhi Temple, a towering structure to Bodhgaya Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/bodhgaya page 3

5 Places 2 Hari Om Cafe 3 Swagat Restaurant Mohammed's Restaurant, http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-bodhgaya-lp-1140193 Restaurant Row, Kalachakra Ground Area, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, 824231, 1 Siam Thai India

Located in Kalchakra Maidan, this one is a popular tent-style restaurant that has its own regular stream of guests. A simple and unpretentious place, you'll find warm hospitality and some delicious food here.

5 Tibetan Om Cafe

Bodh Gaya Road, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, Swagat Restaurant, Bodhgaya Road, India Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

Bodh Gaya Road, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, +91-98682-76888 Rs. 150 India +91-631-2200106 A simple, laid back and chirpy restaurant, Taking the Buddhist aura of Bodh Gaya Hari Om Cafe is quite popular among You'll find some lovely Indian food at this forward, this warm and friendly restaurant travellers and backpackers. Walk in here to restaurant, located ideally on the Bodhgaya is pleasantly decorated with Buddhist motifs stop for a quick meal, or carry your favourite Road, very close to the Mahabodhi Temple. and paintings, perfectly merging food and book and sit here for hours, soaking in the With an eclectic and exciting menu of both art. People swear by the Thai food that aura of Buddhism that prevails in the city. vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, the they've had here, some even calling it as restaurant is quite famous among travellers. Tibetan Om Cafe, Namgyal authentic as the food you'll get in Thailand. Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar,

4 Mohammad's Restaurant 824231, India

Located inside the Dalai Lama's famous

You'll find a standard menu of Indian Namgyal Monastery, Tibetan Om Cafe is run

dishes, with some Korean, Continental and by the Namgyal monks themselves. A lovely The staff is quite helpful and friendly, Tibetan specialities thrown in. People place to stop by between your sightseeing assisting you to decide what to order and recommend the Honey Lemon Ginger tea visits, this cafe is another great place to about the city in general. Their Pad Thai is here, so do give that a spin. The inside interact and exchange stories with fellow quite close to the original authentic version seating can get a little stifling, so you could travellers. and service is here is pretty quick. An air- choose to sit outside, depending on what conditioned restaurant on the first floor, this the weather is like. is one ideal for a lovely meal after a tiring day in the city. Bodhgaya Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/bodhgaya page 4

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See A: Mahabodhi Temple B: Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple C: Great Buddha Statue D: Archaeological Museum E: Bodh Gaya Multimedia museum Accommodation F: Shashi International G: Hotel Shanti H: Gauri Guest House I: Shashi International J: Hotel Shanti K: Gauri Guest House L: Shashi International M: Hotel Shanti N: Gauri Guest House Food O: Siam Thai P: Hari Om Cafe Q: Swagat Restaurant R: Mohammad's Restaurant S: Tibetan Om Cafe