My Bodh Gaya

MY BODH GAYA

Bodh Gaya is more than a destination—it's a place of history, Buddhist wisdom and quiet reflection.

Discover the Mahabodhi Temple, the sacred Bodhi Tree, monasteries from around the world and the stories that make this town one of Buddhism's most important pilgrimage destinations.

My Bodh Gaya helps you explore at your own pace with curated places, practical travel guidance, thoughtful day plans and introductions to Buddhist teachings.

DISCOVER BODH GAYA

Explore 20 carefully curated places, including:

• Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree
• The Great Buddha Statue
• International Buddhist monasteries
• Sujata Stupa
• Dungeshwari Cave Temples
• Cultural landmarks and sacred sites

Each place guide includes historical context, photographs, visiting information, suggested visit durations and practical details.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

• Four suggested day plans for exploring sacred sites and monasteries
• Interactive map with links to Apple Maps
• Search places across the guide
• Save favourite places and mark places you've visited
• Travel essentials for Gaya Airport, Gaya Junction and local transport
• Visiting guidance, temple etiquette and useful travel tips

BUDDHIST WISDOM

Explore six introductions to Buddhist teachings and ideas, including the Middle Way, Four Noble Truths, Noble Eightfold Path, loving-kindness, impermanence and mindfulness of breathing. Each introduction includes sources for further learning.

A MOMENT OF STILLNESS

Take a quiet pause with the built-in silent meditation timer. Choose one, three or five minutes, without bells or background audio.

BIHAR'S LIVING TRADITIONS

Discover Chhath Puja and Madhubani art through cultural stories, local traditions and thoughtful visitor guidance.

WORKS OFFLINE

Place guides, bundled images, search, day plans, Buddhist teaching summaries, cultural stories, saved places, visited markers and the meditation timer work offline.

Apple Maps imagery, directions and external websites may require an internet connection.

PRIVACY FIRST

• No account or login required
• No ads or analytics
• No tracking SDKs
• Optional location access
• Saved places and preferences remain on your device

Made for iPhone and iPad. Guide content is in English.

My Bodh Gaya is an independent guide to Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. It is not affiliated with any temple, monastery, government organization or tourism authority.

Opening hours, fees and access arrangements may change. Confirm important details with the relevant venue before visiting.