Do you wish to travel to a place which can quench your need to explore a new destination and also has a spiritual side to it? Then Gaya is the perfect destination for you. Gaya is popularly known as Bodh Gaya because it is the place where the great Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. This makes Gaya one of the major pilgrimage sites for Buddhist. Gaya also has many spiritual places which hold importance for both the Hindu and Jain community. If you are based in Guwahati , then taking a flight to Gaya would be the best way to travel. You can book low cost flight tickets from Guwahati to Gaya on Paytm.

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Guwahati

Guwahati is a beautiful city which lies between the banks of the Brahmaputra River and the foothills of the Shillong plateau. It is the largest city situated in the north-east part of Indian state of Assam. It’s known for holy sites like the hilltop Kamakhya Temple , featuring shrines to the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu. To the east , 18th-century Navagraha Temple is an astronomical centre with planetary shrines. Umananda Temple , dedicated to Shiva and covered with engravings , stands on Peacock Island in the river.

Guwahati International Airport is also known as Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and was formerly known as 'Borjhar Airport'. It is located at Borjhar , 26 km from Dispur , the capital city of the state of Assam and 28 km from Guwahati. The airport is managed by the Airport Authority of India and also serves as an Indian Air Force base it is spread across an area of 656 acres. Guwahati is well-connected to the major cities in India through domestic flights , as of now no international flights are operating from Guwahati Airport. If you are looking to book cheap flights from Guwahati to Gaya , then check Paytm for amazing offers on flight booking , which allows you to save more money.

Gaya

The Holy city of Gaya is located on the banks of the River Phalgu in the Indian state of Bihar. Gaya is the main ritual site for many Hindu devotees from around the world who come here to perform the Pind Daan Pooja for the liberation of their relatives. Gaya gets its name from Gayasur , a mythological demon. Legends say that Gayasur served rigid penance and secured blessings from Lord Vishnu , after which his body transformed into the rocky hills , which now form the landscape of Gaya. Gaya is also a holy site for Jain devotees as it is home to many Jain temples. Gaya is important for Buddhists as Buddha preached the Fire Sermon at Brahmayoni Hill , which was earlier named as Gayasisa.

About Gaya Airport

Gaya Airport is also known as Bodhgaya Airport , it is about 12 kilometres South-West of Gaya and 5 kilometres away from the temple city of Bodhgaya. It is the second busiest airport in Bihar after Patna. The airport operates regular international flights for pilgrims who travel to and fro from Thailand , Myanmar , Bhutan and Sri Lanka. The airport terminal can handle 250 incoming and 250 outgoing passengers. Through Paytm you can avail domestic flight offers for flights between Guwahati Gaya. Along with the lowest flight fare , Paytm also offers you extra benefits like instant seat confirmation , lowest convenience fee , cashback offers , etc.

In and Around Gaya

Gaya is mainly famous for its temples and holy sites. One of the most popular temples in the 18th-century Vishnupad Mandir , a riverside temple with an octagonal shrine , which is thought to be the place where Lord Vishnu killed the demon Gayasur. Then the ancient Mangla Gauri Temple attracts many Hindu devotees of Goddess Durga , which is set on a hilltop. The Brahma Kund pond is also very popular among Hindu devotees who take their first bath here before performing the Pind Daan Pooja in honour of their deceased ancestors on Pretshila Hill. To the south lies the Buddhist pilgrimage centre- The Bodh Gaya.

Religious and Spiritual Places in Gaya

Mahabodhi Temple , Bodhi Tree , Narmada Mata temple , Vishnupad Temple , Mangla Gauri Temple , Dungeshwari Cave Temples , Pretshila Hill , Chinese Temple and Thai Temple and Daijokyo Buddhist Temple to mention a few.

Places of art and architecture in Gaya

Sambodhi Diwaar , Mahabodhi Temple Complex , Thai Monastery , Great Buddha Statue and Hiuen Tsang museum.

Weekend getaways near Gaya

After completing your tour of Gaya , you can visit these nearby places as well which are in close proximity to Gaya.

• Bodhgaya – It is about 12 km away from Gaya city and can be easily reached by hiring a taxi or a cab. Bodhgaya is the place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. There are many places in Bodhgaya that are related to Gautam Buddha’s whole journey and hold great importance to believers of Buddhism.
• Nalanda – The aerial distance of this place is 61 km from Gaya. Two direct trains are also available for Nalanda. This place is famous for the Nalanda University , Nalanda Museum and Nalanda Mahavihar. Just 2kms from Nalanda is Baragon , which has the famous Sun temple.
• Hajipur - It is 75km away from Gaya city , Hajipura town in the main headquarter of Vaishali district of Bihar and is famous for its generous banana production , Ramchaura Mandir , Kaun Haara Ghat , Nepali Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Setu.
• Nawada – Nawada is located 62km away from Gaya city. It is situated in the southern Bihar. The places worth visiting in Nawada are Sobhnath , Gunawan Jal Temple and Sankat Mochan Mandir.