Amritsar to Gaya Flights

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About Gaya

Gaya is a beautiful place which is a major pilgrimage city in the state of Bihar located on the banks of River Phalgu with a population of 470,839. The place is having many historical monuments including prominent Buddhist temples and various other temples. It is a place sanctified by the Jain and Buddhist religions. The city is surrounded by small rocky hills on three sides and the river on the fourth side. Gaya has a mix of natural surroundings, old aged buildings, greeneries and narrow by-lanes.

Places to visit in Gaya

Gaya is a major tourist place for pilgrimages as well as common travellers. Some of the important destinations in the city are

Vishnupad Temple: This is a temple located on the banks of the River Falgu and considered to be constructed on Lord Vishnu’s footprints. This is one of the most visited places in the city.

Barabar Caves: This is an ancient surviving rock-cut cave in the city which is dated back to the Mauryan era.

Other tourist places in Gaya

• Bodhi Tree
• Muchalinda Lake
• Mahabodhi Temple
• Chinese Temple and Monastery
• Royal Bhutan Monastery

Shopping Destinations in Gaya

You can buy your needed things from various shopping spots in the city. Some of the important places for shopping are

• Kundan Bazar
• Tibetan Refugee Market
• Gola Bazaar

Transportation in Gaya

You can get in or around the city easily through city buses and the Bihar State Tourism Development buses. You also have options like taxis, autos, cycle rickshaws and tongas which are the other modes of transportation available in Gaya.

Best time to visit in Gaya

During the summer months, the city experience high temperatures and is a little difficult to roam in the city. So, it is better to plan your trip to Gaya between October and March when the weather is quite pleasant. Buddha Poornima (April/May) and Pitrapaksh Tarpan (September/October) are important occasions which attract devotees and those wanting to perform pind daan for their departed ancestors respectively.  

Weather in Gaya

During the summer months of March and May, the temperatures will be up to 45 degree Celsius. The months between October and March are quite pleasant with the temperatures hovering in the range of 20 degree Celsius or even less than that at times.   

Gaya Airport

The other name of Gaya airport is Bodhgaya airport which is located 12 km south-west of Gaya and 5 km away from the famous Bodh Gaya. It is the second busiest airport of Bihar which offers flights to Gaya from a couple of Buddhist countries such as Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. The Gaya Airport terminal building can handle up to 250 passengers each in the arrival and departure lounges.

About Amritsar

Amritsar is an important pilgrimage city for Sikhs located in the state of Punjab. The city is also home to the Golden Temple where a large number of devotees visit every year. The name ‘Amritsar’ is derived from Amrit Sarovar (Pool of Nectar) which is amidst of the Golden Temple which is the most sacred shrine in the state. This is one of the important tourist destinations in the country as it has various historical monuments, colourful bazaars, places of worship and festivals. Amritsar city is well-connected by air, road and rail to almost every major city in India.

You can easily reach the city via Amritsar Airport which is the primary airport of the state of Punjab. The main railway station in the city is Amritsar railway station which is the busiest station of the state.

Transportation in Amritsar

The transport system in Amritsar is well developed and visitors can travel in and around the city through public buses offered by the Amritsar Government. You can also commute hiring auto rickshaws or taxis. Book Bengaluru to Amritsar Flights tickets with Paytm and take advantage of our offers on domestic flights.

Amritsar Airport

Amritsar Airport or Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International airport is located 11 kilometres away from the city. It is an international airport which offers direct flights to some of the cities in abroad such as Birmingham, Singapore, Dubai, Doha, Kuala Lumpur and Ashgabat.