Is Bodh Gaya worth visiting during a Gaya pilgrimage?

Yes — Bodh Gaya is just 13 km from Gaya town and is the most sacred site in Buddhism, where the Buddha attained enlightenment. The Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Bodhi tree are extraordinary experiences for any visitor, regardless of religious background. Most Gaya pilgrims find it deeply worthwhile to spend half a day at Bodh Gaya before or after completing their ancestral rites.