Bodhgaya is an important Buddhist pilgrimage spot where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. It is mainly popular for the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Mahabodhi Temple Complex which is built beside the tree, in which the first temple was built by Ashoka the Emperor. Best time to visit Bodhgaya is actually anytime of the year. Even in summer heat, pilgrims visit it to celebrate Buddha Jayanti.
Seasons | Months | Temperature |
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Summers | March to June | 24°c – 47°c |
Monsoon | July to Sep | 21°c – 35°c |
Winter | Oct to March | 4°c – 28°c |
When & Where to Visit in Bodhgaya
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Bodhgaya in summer – From March till June
Summer season of Bodhgaya is known to be scorching with temperature soaring as high as 47 degrees celsius. But this heat doesn’t seem to bother pilgrims as they celebrate the Buddha Jayanti with zeal and enthusiasm. Hence visiting Bodhygaya in summers is always worth it.
Bodhgaya in Monsoon – From July till September
Bodhgaya receives average to high amount of rainfall during the monsoon season, which is accompanied with humidity. The weather might not be comfortable for sightseeing in the daytime sometimes but it is mostly pleasant. Also, this is a good time to visit Bodhgaya as there is lesser crowd and you may get good discounts in accommodation.
Bodhgaya in winter – From October till March
This is the best time to visit Bodhgaya, and indeed a lot of people from around the world come here during this time and partake in different sessions of spirituality and Buddhism. During the day time, temperature fluctuates around 28 degrees celsius and falls to around 4 degrees celsius during night. In fact, admissions to various classes of humanity and spirituality start during this time of the year. It is recommended to pack light as well as woolen and warm clothes if you are planning to visit Bodhgaya in winters.
Bihar Tour Packages
Things To Do in Bihar
- Bihar Tour Packages
- Bodhgaya Tourism
- How to Reach Bodhgaya
- Fairs and Festivals in Bihar
- Chhath Puja Festival
- Hari Har Dham
- Kalachakara Festival, Bodhgaya
- Makar Sankranti Mela
- Nag Panchami Festival
- Pitra Paksha Mela, Gaya
- Rajgir Dance Festival
- Shrawan Mela at Deoghar
- Sonpur Mela
- Vat Savitri Puja
- Cities in Bihar
- Nalanda Tourism
- Patana Tourism
- Tourist Attractions in Patna
- Tourist Attractions in Bodhgaya
- Bodhi Tree, Bodhgaya
- Great Buddha Statue- Bodhgaya
- Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Barabar Caves
- Nagarjuni Caves
- Pretshila Hills
- Rajgir Travel Guide
- Royal Bhutan Monastery
- Thai Monastery Bodhgaya
- Vishnupad Temple Bodhgaya
- Tourist Places in Nalanda
- Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall Nalanda
- Nalanda Archaeological Museum
- Surajpur Temple, Nalanda
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