Prominent places to visit in Gaya: the land of Buddha

Being an important destination associated with Lord Buddha, there is no dearth of the places to visit in Gaya. Followers of Buddhism and monks from all over the world visit Gaya in quest of enlightenment as it was here under a banyan tree (Bodhi Tree) that Gautama attained knowledge and became Buddha. From myriad monasteries and temples to museum and lake, everything in Gaya is related to Gautam Buddha. The place is globally renowned for the beautiful Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree. Besides, there are Thai Temple and Monastery, Royal Bhutan Monastery, and Chinese Temple and Monastery. Some other unmissable attractions are Animesh Lochan Chaitya, Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum and Muchalinda Lake. Here we have compiled a list of prominent places to visit in Gaya that will surely enrich your experience.