...

Filter by tags

Selected Tags


Questions, Articles and Polls

2 Likes · 1 Answer
A:
Yes, there are many moneychangers in town and there is one ATM as the State Bank of India (just a few minutes walk from the Mahabodhi Temple). Please be aware that the ATM often does not function for days at a time, so it is wise to not wait until ... more
2 Likes · 1 Answer
A:
Usually there are a few yoga teachers offering private or small group yoga instruction during the tourist season. Please look for their posters around town. ... more
1 Like · 1 Answer
A:
Please see your travel guidebook for full details. Our suggestions include: • Meditate, contemplate and people-watch at the Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree where Buddha attained Enlightenment • Explore the many temples in Bodhgaya, each of which are ... more
2 Likes · 1 Answer
A:
There are dozens of clean and safe budget guest houses, mid-range hotels, and luxury hotels in Bodhgaya. The same is true of restaurants. We do not have any specific guest houses, hotels or restaurants to recommend. Please check your travel ... more
4 Likes · 2 Answers
A:
The following lists the average temperature (in Celsius), average high temperature, average low temperature and average rainfall for the area: • January: 16; 10 – 22; 1cm • February: 19; 13 – 25; <1cm • March: 25; 17 – 31; 1cm • April: 30; 23 – 36; < ... more
2 Likes · 1 Answer
A:
Yes. Medical care (allopathic/Western, homeopathic and ayurvedic) is available here and is very inexpensive by Western standards. There are many doctors in Bodhgaya and Gaya, as well as pharmacies and laboratories which can do stool and blood tests. ... more
2 Likes · 1 Answer
A:
The Bodhgaya International Vipassana Meditation Centre and the International Meditation Centre offer instruction in Vipassana meditation, as does the Thai Temple during their annual January Insight Meditation Retreats--please see your travel ... more
...