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If you are on a spiritual tour then you can’t miss Gaya. This place is considered as a holy pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists that is situated in Bihar. Gaya is most famous for Pind Daan , which is a ritual performed for deceased ancestors so that their souls attain peace.

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About Gaya

As already mentioned , Gaya is a place of high religious importance , so most of the attractions and activities in and around Gaya revolve around the same theme. So , even before you book your Delhi to Gaya flight tickets , you can look forward to a trip that will let you experience the presence of the divine force in all its glory.

Travel attractions in Gaya

Performance of Pind Daan: Perform rituals to help the souls of your departed relatives to help them attain salvation from the bondages of this world.

Vishnupad Temple: This temple enshrines a footprint of Vishnu and was built in the 18^th century by Ahilyabai , a Maratha Princess. The temple also has Akshyavat , a Banyan Tree within its compound that is believed to be blessed by Sita to remain evergreen throughout the year and forever.

Brahmayoni: The highest hilltop amongst the hills surrounding the city. It is about 450 feet tall and gives travellers an amazing view of the city around. Travellers can also visit the Astabhujadevi temple and the two caves of Brahmayoni and Matreyoni.

Bodh Gaya: It is a holy city , especially for Buddhists and is located about 6 miles south of Gaya. It houses the Mahabodhi temple , the place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.

Barabar Caves: Located 25 km from Gaya , they are India’s oldest surviving rock-cut caves on the Barabar Hills. They were carved in 2^nd century BC during the period of Emperor Ashoka for the ascetics of the Ajivika sect. The sculptured decoration , highly polished internal surfaces and the exciting echo effect will make your trip worth it.

Apart from these important locations , there are many other sacred places in and around Gaya that enrich the spiritual qualities of the tourists and visitors. All you need to do is use Paytm to check out the domestic flights from Delhi to Gaya and book the best one in terms of the timing and pricing.

Dining options in Gaya

The traditional cuisine of Gaya is similar to that of Bihar and includes sattu , marua-ka-roti , litti-chhokha , khichdi and kadhi bari to name a few. Tilkut , lai , kesaria peda , khaja and anarsa are a few of the sweets popular here. Samosa chaat , kachori , aloo-kachaloo , sabudana-badam bhoonja and chanajor garam are a few of the snacks that are popular as street food too. Being a tourist town , Gaya has quite a number of restaurants that cater to the international crowd too. So , you can easily savour Chinese , Thai , Japanese , Burmese , Tibetan , Israeli and many other international cuisines apart from of course the Indian food.

Shopping destinations

Travellers can shop for a lot of things in Gaya such as handicraft items that include woodwork , zari embroidery , brass work , lacquer bangles , silver jewelry and Madhubani paintings and memoirs and sacred keepsakes especially related to Buddha’s life , journey and enlightenment. Shop at:

• Tibetan Refugee Market
• Gola Bazaar

Transportation in Gaya

Tourists can get around the city easily using the city buses and the Bihar State Tourism Development buses. Taxis , autos , cycle rickshaws and tongas are the other modes of transport available in Gaya.

Best time to visit Gaya

Gaya being a religious place is visited by tourists throughout the year , but during the summer months owing to high temperatures , it gets really difficult. So , 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 of Gaya

During the summer months between March and May , the temperatures can soar 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 in times.

About Gaya Airport

Bodhgaya is the nearest airport which offers flights to Gaya from a couple of Buddhist countries such as Thailand , Myanmar and Japan. It is the second busiest airport of Bihar after Patna. The Gaya Airport terminal building is spread over an area of 7500 sq m and can handle up to 250 passengers each in the arrival and departure lounges.

Delhi

Delhi is the national capital of India and has a vibrant and rich culture. There is no dearth of entertainment options and tourist attractions in the city. India Gate , Red Fort , Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb are some of the popular attractions.

Transportation in Delhi

Delhi Transport Corporation buses and the Delhi Metro will help travellers get to every nook and corner of the city. Taxis , cabs , autos and cycle rickshaws are other convenient options for transport in the city.

Delhi Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport or popularly known as the Delhi Airport is the busiest airport not only in India , but it stands at the 7^th position in the whole of Asia. It began operations in 1962 and has two terminals , one that handles the domestic flights for budget airlines and the other one for all other operations.

Facilities at Delhi Airport

Shop – From medicine , apparel , beauty products , snacks to travel accessories , passengers or travellers can shop all of this and more at the Delhi Airport.

Eat – Take a bite while you are here at one of the restaurants.

Relax – Travellers can enjoy time in peace at one of the lounges. There are even hotel rooms where passengers can book a short stay if they need a break in between the journey.

Travellers can avail the online web check-in facility for the flight starting at the Delhi Airport to confirm the travel and save time waiting at the check-in counter.