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If you are craving for a perfect peace of mind Bodhgaya or Buddhagaya is just the place which is able to quench your thirst of peace. Bodhgaya is believed to be one among the four holiest Buddhist Pilgrimages in India. But before set sail for Bodhgaya you have to go through the detail of the place along with When to Go to Bodhgaya. History: According to History Lord Buddha earned his enlightenment here after a long deep meditation. Lord Buddha showed the way to reach the source of peace of human mind and it is the very place where he discovered this. This place is completely oriented with Buddhist people and culture, population is around thirty thousand and town is marked for its tranquility. So far from the madding crowd you will find a spiritual atmosphere devoid of humdrum of the urban grandeur. Location: Bodhgaya is located in the northern part of India, in the state of Bihar. The main Railhead is Gaya just 16 km away from Bodhgaya. The capital of the state Patna is 105 km away from here. The place is situated by the River Falgu or Niranjana. Timing: The state of Bihar is relatively in a high temperature zone and through the year runs in a high temperature. Naturally Bodhgaya is a hot place considering its weather. Indian weather starts to become comfortable from October and till March you can roam here and there comfortably. So to cope up with the temperature you can visit the place during winter and you will certainly be cozy here in such a moderately cool weather. The best time to enjoy the place is December and January. During this time the Buddhist Monasteries arrange some special program on Buddhist Meditation with an intention of teaching the visitors the process to seek the peace of mind in an awesome homely manner. Lodging: There are a great range of hotels in Bodhgaya. Examples include the Hotel Bodhgaya Ashok, Hotel Siddharta International, the Siddharta Lumbini Hotel, Lotus Nikko Hotel, and the Royal Residency, all of which are modern, 3-star hotels. If you prefer to stay in a different accommodation you can go for residential type run by Buddhists, the Root Institute, a little out of town, is clean, quiet and set in a lovely garden. The Mahabodhi Society Rest House, close to the temple, is very convenient and along with the Burmese Temple provides a pleasant experience on a long term stay.
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