Gaya/Bodhgaya is as safe as other touristic places in India. You need not to worry, but care few things as you do at any new places. Better have a taxi booked for your tour by good taxi operator/hotel or travel agent. It will save your time as well as security.
Gaya and Bodhgaya are two different places which are located 16 km away from each other. Gaya is the second largest city of Bihar and it is well known for its Hindu temples and 'Pind Daan' rituals, whereas Bodhgaya is a village famous for its Buddhist associations and temples (or monasteries).
One of the greatest tourist attractions in Bihar is the beautiful pilgrimage city of Gaya. Gaya is mostly known as the birthplace of Buddhism as Gautama Buddha attained nirvana in this holy site. Gaya has temples of great beauty and heritage and makes it one of the most desired spiritual destinations in India.
By Train. The nearest rail head is Gaya Junction, which is 13 kilometres away from Bodh Gaya. It is well-connected to major Indian cities. Once you reach at the Gaya railway station, you can reach the holy town by hiring any local taxi from there.
Fast Facts. It is located in the Indian state of Bihar about 60 km southeast of the capital Patna. Rajgir is famous for rock-cut caves, forts, Buddhist ruins, shell inscriptions, Hindu and Jain temples and Muslim tombs. The place is well connected to other parts of Bihar and eastern India through railway and roads.
The Rajgir hills, also known as "Rajghara" hills, lie near the city of Rajgir in central regions of the Indian state of Bihar. The hills consist of two parallel ridges extending around 65 km. At their highest point, the hills rise to an altitude of 388 meters, but most of the hills are around 300 meters high.
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- 1 ways to reach Nalanda from Rajgir.
- 1 ways to reach Nalanda. There is/are 1 direct train(s) from Rajgir to Nalanda. This/These train(s) is/are 02391, etc. The minimum time taken by a train from Rajgir is 13m. The cheapest way to reach from Rajgir to Nalanda is train to Nalanda and takes 13m.
Distance Between Nalanda to Bodh Gaya
| Distance between Nalanda to Bodh Gaya by Road is | 84 Kms |
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| Distance between Nalanda to Bodh Gaya by Flight is | 67 Kms |
| Travel Time from Nalanda to Bodh Gaya by Road is | 2:22 hrs |
| Nearest Airport in Nalanda | Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (25.12, 85.46) |
Nalanda's traditional history dates to the time of the Buddha (6th–5th centuries bce) and Mahavira, the founder of the Jaina religion. According to a later Tibetan source, Nagarjuna (the 2nd–3rd-century ce Buddhist philosopher) began his studies there.
Rajgir Wildlife SanctuaryRajgir or Pant Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Nalanda Forest Division covering an area of 35.84 km2 under the Nalanda district administration. This Wildlife Sanctuary represents a remnant patch of forests nestled in the picturesque Rajgir hills within the South Gangetic Plain.
The cheapest way to reach from Kolkata to Nalanda is bus to Bihar Sharif, then train to Nalanda and takes 16h 28m. The fastest way to reach from Kolkata to Nalanda is flight to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, then cab to Nalanda and takes 4h 4m.
How to Reach
- Air: The nearest airport is at Patna 89 km.
- Rail: Though Rajgir (12 km) is the nearest railway station to Nalanda yet the nearest convenient rail head is at Gaya 95 km.
- Road: Nalanda is connected by good road with Rajgir 12 km, Bodh Gaya 110 km, Gaya 95 km, Patna 90 km, Pawapuri 26 km, Bihar Sharif 13 km etc.
First Train from Kolkata to Rajgir:53043 Hwh Rgd Passenger is the first train to run between Kolkata and Rajgir. It takes 23hr 45min to reach Rajgir. The train 53043 leaves Kolkata HWH at 11:10:00 and reaches Rajgir RGD at 10:55:00. Hwh Rgd Passenger operates on Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun.
How to Reach
- Nawada District is well connected with other districts through roadways and railways.
- By Road -Nawada is connected by roadway with Patna, Gaya, Kolkata.
- By Rail – Nawada is directly connected with Lakhisarai and Gaya railways station.
- By Air -The nearest airport from Nawada is Gaya & Patna.
