Due to the large Tibetan population in Bodh Gaya, Tibetan cuisine is widely available. Thenthuk is a soup with hand-pulled flat noodles and vegetables/meat, while Thukpa uses long noodles.
These hot, steaming bowls of soup are perfect for the winter evenings in Bodh Gaya. The hidden cafes near the temple serve authentic versions.
A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest brick structures in India. It marks the exact spot of the Buddha's enlightenment.
The sacred Ficus religiosa under which Siddhartha became the Buddha. The current tree is a direct descendant of the original.
An ancient Hindu temple on the Falgu riverbank dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It houses a 40cm footprint of the Lord stamped into basalt rock.
