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Dungeshwari Hills

(Known as: Mahakala Caves)

Bodh Gaya | Bihar | India

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Quick facts of Dungeshwari Hills

Great for: Several shrines and ancient stupas

Ideal Duration: 1-2 hours

Open Time: Throughout the year

Accessability:

Nearest Airport: Patna

Nearest Railway Station: Gaya

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Dungeshwari Hills, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Dungeshwari hills are also known as Mahakala caves, Its the place where Lord Buddha meditated and lived before continuing his journey to the Bodh Gaya.

In Dungeshwari Hills there are three cave temples at the top where Lord Buddha lived and meditated for 6 years without food and water. In one of the cave temples, there's a beautiful 6 feet tall golden statue of Lord Buddha. This place is very good for those who wish to go on a short trek and enjoy the nature away from the city.

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Dungeshwari Hills

(Known as: Mahakala Caves)

Quick facts of Dungeshwari Hills

Accessability:

Dungeshwari Hills, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

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Great Buddha Statue, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Bodhi Tree, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Thai Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Muchalinda Lake, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Royal Bhutan Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Brahmayoni Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Cankamana, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Chinese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Vishnupad Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Vietnamese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Burmese Vihara Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Sujata Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Animesh Lochana Chaitanya Shrine, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Mangla Gauri Shrine, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Sujata Kuti, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Ajapala Nigrodha Tree, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Jama Masjid, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

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