Kosi Kalan, the cultural and economic hub of Bihar.

A tiny town on the National Highway 2, Kosi or Kosi Kalan is one of the sister towns of Varanasi and Vrindavan.
It is located further north from these two cities. it is a quiet place to live in while exploring the nearby religious sites.
It is relatively lesser known among tourists and pilgrims.
Kosi offers all the luxuries of a small town, namely peace and privacy.
Pastimes chiefly include walking around the town and visiting a few temples that are found here.

Best time to visit Kosi Kalan:

October-March is an ideal time to visit Kosi.

Getting to/reaching to/travel to Kosi Kalan:

By air
The nearest airport is at Agra while the Delhi airport is located further away.

By rail
Kosi can be reached by road from Mathura. Mathura is connected by rail to Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Jaipur, Gwalior, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Chennai.

By road
Regular buses operate between Mathura and Kosi and between Kosi and Varanasi.

Map of Kosi Kalan as on Google:

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Photos,Images,Pictures,Slideshow,Photographs of Kosi Kalan:

Hotels and Resorts in Kosi Kalan :

Country Inn
Kosi Tourist Complex
KMVN Tourist Rest House

Things to do/ Places to visit in Kosi Kalan:

Mathura
Vrindavan
Alwar
Bharatpur
Manesar
Faridabad
Agra

Other important links:

Kosi Kalan on Wikipedia

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The Maha Bodhi also know as the Bodh-Gaya Temple in Gaya Bihar India

The site of the attainment of enlightenment of the Buddha, the Maha Bodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya is a symbol of the religious tolerance and diversity of India.
Designated as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO, the temple like the religion is represents has a sublime beauty about it, with little ostentatious display.

The imposing image of the Buddha within dominates the sanctum of the temple. Visitors from all over the world flock here for a glimpse of the Enlightened One.

Besides a place of worship and meditation, the Maha Bodhi Temple is of archaeological importance as well, for its ancient links to Indian history and culture. The Bodhi tree in the premises of the temple is believed to be a descendant of the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat in meditation. Besides a visit of the entire complex, there are a few interesting places in the vicinity worth a visit.

Picture Images Video of the Maha Bodhi Bodh-Gaya Temple

Best time to visit Bodh-Gaya Bihar

October-March

How to Travel to Bodh-Gaya Bihar India

By air
The airport at Gaya is the closest to Bodh Gaya, located 12 kms away. The Patna airport is located 135 kms away.

By rail
All major trains from various parts of India halt at the Gaya railway station. One can proceed by road to Bodh Gaya.

By road
Bodh Gaya is easily accessible by road owing to the good network of roads connecting it to Patna and Gaya.

Map of the Bodh-Gaya or the Maha Bodhi Temple

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Hotels & Resorts in/around Bodh Gaya , Gaya Bihar India

Hotel Tathagat International
Hotel Siddhartha International
Buddha Vihar
Sujata Vihar
Lotus Nikko Hotel
Hotel Tokyo Vihar
The Royal Residency
Hotel Taj Darbar
Hotel Prince
Hotel Embassy

An interesting slideshow on the Buddhist Pilgrimage Places

Places to visit in/around Gaya India

Pretshila Hill
Brahma Kund
Bodh Gaya Archaeological Museum
Shaivite Monastery
Jagannath Temple

Food & Shopping in Gaya India

Besides Buddhist artifacts and books on the Buddhist faith, there is little to excite shoppers in Bodh Gaya.
However, the story is quite different in Gaya located just 12 kms away.
The best of Bihar’s indigenous art is displayed in handicrafts, cloth, jewelery and other bric-a-brac that is found in the colorful markets of Gaya.

Most Indian Cusines are served In the hotels of Gaya.

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