Gaya is one of the enormous places of pilgrimage. Situated on the bank of river Phalgu.
The modern city of Gaya is locally divided into two parts. The old town is known as Andar Gaya and the new town is Sahebganj. Andar Gaya contains the residence of the Gayawals who preside over the Gaya pilgrimage. Here the main attractions are sacred shrines, which attract Hindu pilgrims from every part of India during all the seasons of the year.
October to march is the best season to visit Gaya. |