What it is
The statue stands in a landscaped garden and is among the most photographed sights in Bodh Gaya. It sits a short ride from the Mahabodhi Temple.
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Morning or late afternoon.
Great Buddha Statue Bodh Gaya: Height, Timings & How to Visit
A large seated Buddha statue, about 80 feet tall, set in a garden near the Mahabodhi Temple.
LocationBodh Gaya, near the Mahabodhi complex
Time needed20 to 30 minutes
Best timeMorning or late afternoon.
EntryFree
Overview
A large seated Buddha statue, about 80 feet tall, set in a garden near the Mahabodhi Temple.
- Best time: Morning or late afternoon.
- ui.facts.timings: Open in the daytime; check locally.
- Time needed: 20 to 30 minutes
- Dress code: Modest
- Nearby: Mahabodhi Temple, Thai Temple, Japanese Temple
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Good to know
Visiting Great Buddha Statue, Bodh Gaya: what to know
Combine with
Many visitors pair it with a monastery visit (Thai, Japanese or Tibetan) on the same morning.
From Varanasi
Bodh Gaya is about 250 km from Varanasi, 4 to 5 hours by road.
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Trip details
Quick facts
- Dress code
- Modest
- Nearby
- Mahabodhi Temple, Thai Temple, Japanese Temple
- Photography
- Allowed
- Timings
- Open in the daytime; check locally.
Frequently asked questions about Great Buddha Statue, Bodh Gaya
How tall is the Great Buddha Statue in Bodh Gaya?
It is commonly described as about 80 feet (25 metres) tall.
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Tours and trips that include Great Buddha Statue, Bodh Gaya
Varanasi to Bodh Gaya Cab
Private AC cab from Varanasi to Bodh Gaya, about 250 km each way, with a driver who knows the route.
- About 250 km each way
- One way or round trip
- Sedan, SUV or Innova
Varanasi Bodh Gaya Tour Package 3 Nights 4 Days
Varanasi and Sarnath combined with the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, the key Buddhist circuit.
- Sarnath and Dhamek Stupa
- Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
- Ganga aarti
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