| Gaya |
| Introduction | Places of Interest | How to Reach |
HOW TO REACH
Gaya is connected by direct rail link to cities like Delhi,Kolkata,Mumbai, Patna.It is 18 km
to the south of the GT Road and the link road branches out of the GT Road at a place called
Dobhi.
Gaya has an international airport linking it with Colombo, Bangkok and Thimpu. Many
chartered planes land at the Gaya airport during tourist season.
The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) runs a bus service between
Patna and Bodh Gaya. The BSTDC bus leaves Patna (near Hotel Kautilya) at 7 in the morning
and 2 in the afternoon. The fare is Rs 60 per person. There is also an inter-city train service
between Gaya and Patna. More than half a dozen EMU trains ply between Gaya and Patna.
Private taxis are available at the Gaya railway station. Rate is negotiable. |
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| By Air:(Air Route Map) |
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| By Rail: (Rail Route Map) |
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| Nearest railhead |
| Gaya. |
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| By Road: |
| Connected by good roads with all major cities of India. |
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| Where to Stay: |
Hotel Ajatshatru, Near Gaya railway station
Phone: 2434584, Fax: 2434202
Tariff ranging from Rs 300 to Rs 900
Heritage Inn, in the middle of Gaya town
Phone: 2431009
Email: heritageinngaya@yahoo.com
Tariff ranging from Rs 600 to Rs 2500
Hotel Sujata, Bodh Gaya
Phone: 2200761, Fax: 2200515
Email: hoteLsujata@yahoo.com
Website: www.hotelsujata.com
Tariff ranging from Rs 2,800 to Rs 4,200
Lotus Nikko Hotel, Bodh Gaya
Phone: 2200700, Fax: 2200788
Email: lotusnikko_bodhgaya@yahoo.com
Tariff ranging from Rs 3,800 to Rs 8,500
Royal Residency, Bodh Gaya
Phone: 2200181, Fax: 2200367
Email: rrbodhgaya@gmail.com
website: www.theroyalresidency.net
Tariff ranging from Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,500
BSTDC's Tourist Complex,
Siddharth Vihar, Bodh Gaya
AC & non-AC rooms are available
Tariff (Oct-March): Rs. 800 (AC), Rs. 600 (non-AC);
Apr-Sept: Rs. 700(AC), Rs. 500 (non-AC)
Buddha Vihar (Dormitory)
Tariff: Rs. 150 per bed (Attached bath)
Sujata Vihar (Dormitory)
Tariff: Rs. 75 per bed (Common bath)
Phone: 2200445, Fax:2200127
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| In Emergency, Contact, STD Code: 0631 |
District Magistrate: 2420005 (Off), 2420008 (Res)
Superintendent of Police: 2420003 (Off), 2420004 (Res) |
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| Medical Emergencies,Contact, STD Code: 0631 |
Civil Surgeon: 2420009 (Res)
Dr. A.N.Rai (Physician): 2433426
Dr. Pandey Rajeshwari Prasad (Surgeon): 2423009
Dr. Manju Sinha (Gynaecologist): 2422190 |
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| Local Transport: |
| Auto rickshaws, Cycle-rickshaws, tangas. |
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| Tourist Season |
| October to March. |
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| Clothing: |
| Light cotton in summer and woolen in winter (specially during November to January). |
