Ranchi to Gaya Flights

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Stunning Temples, fascinating history, local markets and lively places make Gaya the most-visited destination. Do not let the stress on flight ticket fares play spoilsport. Rather choose Paytm to book flight tickets online. If you are taking a ride from Ranchi, then one can easily avail cheap flight tickets from Ranchi to Gaya via Paytm. Paytm provides varied offers on domestic flights.

All about Ranchi

Ranchi, which is the capital city of Jharkhand is one of the prominent destinations for sightseeing. It has earned the name ‘Hill Station’ during the British reign. Ranchi is famous for the Ranchi Hill that has a temple atop dedicated to Lord Shiva and, some of the best places to visit here are Hundru Falls, Birsa Zoological Park, Rock Garden, Dassam Falls, Jonha Falls, Sun Temple, Jagannath Temple and Nakshatra Van. The city is also known as ‘The City of Waterfalls’ because of the presence of numerous waterfalls.

Ranchi Airport (IXR), officially known as Birsa Munda Airport is a domestic airport that has a cargo terminal as well. Operated by the Airport Authority of India, it is regarded as the 28^th busiest airport in India and caters to over 1.5 million passengers every year. Look out for cheap domestic flight tickets from Ranchi at Paytm.

About Gaya

Gaya has strong roots in the city’s ancient history and because of its close proximity to Bodhgaya; this destination has become the most sought after tourist spot in the state of Bihar. Gaya derives its name from Gayasur, a demon who did severe penance and received blessings from Lord Vishnu. Post the blessings, his body was transformed to rock and that’s where the landscape of Gaya exists. Some of the places to visit here are Vishnupad Temple, Mangala Gauri Temple, Rajayatna Tree, Barabar Caves and Bodhi Tree.

About Gaya Airport

Gaya Airport (GAY), located at a distance of 12 km Southwest of Gaya and 5km from the temple city- Bodhgaya is a public airport serving the city of Gaya. Being the second largest airport after Patna, the airport offers pilgrimage flights to Gaya from Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Sprawling over 7500 square meters, the airport can handle up to 250 incoming and 250 outgoing travellers.

Prominent Destinations In and Around Gaya

Ajapala Nigrodha Tree, Vishnupad Temple, Baitul Anwar, Bodhgaya, Dungeshwari Hills, Dungeshwari Cave Temples, Lilajan River, Pretshila Hill, Barabar Caves, and Surya Kund.

Spiritual and Religious Destinations in Gaya

Brahmayoni Temple, Jama Masjid, Vietnamese Temple, Bodhi Tree, Gaya Pind Daan, Sujata Temple, Vishnupad Temple, Brahmayoni Temple, Thai Temple and Monastery.

Places of Art and Architectures in Gaya

Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum, Barabar Caves, Root Institute for Wisdom Culture, Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum, Burmese Vihara Monastery, Great Buddha Statue, Chinese Temple and Monastery.

Weekend Getaways near Gaya

If you planned to visit enchanting destinations near Gaya then do check below whether these are in your itinerary;

• Aurangabad- At a distance of 89 km from Gaya, this is one of the most visited destinations by the tourists because of the presence of UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Ajanta and Ellora Caves. The Ajanta Caves represent the stories of Buddhism and Ellora depicts the tales of three different faiths- Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Overall, this place is a traveller’s delight.
• Patna- Located at a distance of 100km from Gaya, this city earns a spot in one of the oldest cities in the world that glows in ancient history and religion. It can also be said that the city is soaked in Buddhism because of Bodhgaya, the place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. So, do not miss visiting this spot.
• Bodhgaya- Being in close proximity to Gaya, just at a distance of 13 km, Bodhgaya has an eminent stature and is one of the historic centres of Buddhism. According to the Buddhist text, it is here where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment and received answers to his questions and since then the place has become a renowned destination for both tourists and pilgrims.
• Rohtas- Rohtas is famous for Mughal style architecture, temples, masjids and what not. The best thing is that all these are just 150 km from Gaya thus making it an ideal tourist destination. The Rohtasgarh Fort, the Sasaram and Tarachandi are some of the best exquisites of this place.