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Gaya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gaya

With a population of 423.692, Gaya is a must-see destination in Bihar, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gaya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gaya

Gaya in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 562
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gaya in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 562
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gaya in May, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 328 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Gaya, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.

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How to Get to Gaya

Plane

When flying to Gaya, you’ll arrive at Gaya (GAY), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gaya departs from Kolkata and takes around 1h.

Plane

When flying to Gaya, you’ll arrive at Gaya (GAY), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gaya departs from Kolkata and takes around 1h.

Airports near Gaya

PATPatna
GAYGaya

Airlines serving Gaya

British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (430 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (253 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
MAI
Excellent (8 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (86 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (6 reviews)
Bhutan Airlines
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Where to stay in Gaya

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,895 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,562 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gaya

Most booked hotels in Gaya

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Gaurav guest house
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 759+
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Hotel Sakura House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,518+
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Hotel Mariya International Bodh Gaya
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 1,613+
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happy palace resort
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 18,315+
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Hiring a car in Gaya

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Gaya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Gaya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

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