Bodhgaya: Fast Facts
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Buddhist monks assemble at Bodhgaya. Photo by Prince Roy. |
| Location: |
Bihir state, northeastern India, halfway between New Delhi and Calcutta |
| Time zone: |
GMT + 5.5 |
| Population: |
Approx. 27,000 |
| Languages: |
Hindi, English |
| Nearest train station: |
Gaya (13 km north) |
| Nearest major airport: |
Patna (100 km north) |
| Sacred sites and attractions: |
Bodhi Tree, Mahabodhi Temple, Jewel Walk, Vajrasana |
| Climate: |
Dry, very hot (120° F or more) in summer, moderate in winter |
| When to go: |
November to March |
| Festivals and events: |
Annual Kalchakra (Wheel of Time) festival in January |
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