Where to stay in Gaya

from €6/night11 hotels sampledIN

3★+ hotels in Gaya from €6/night (range €6–52, 11 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Monika Mansion hotel · Gaya
from €6/night★ 3
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Hotel Yogita Inn hotel · Gaya
from €8/night★ 4
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Hotel Bhagwat Palace hotel · Gaya
from €11/night★ 4
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Getting there

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Weather in Gaya

Sun ☀️ 32° 24° 💧2%
Mon ⛈️ 29° 24° 💧75%
Tue ⛈️ 29° 22° 💧87%
Wed ⛈️ 29° 22° 💧94%
Thu 🌦️ 28° 22° 💧78%
Fri 🌦️ 29° 21° 💧66%
Sat 🌦️ 26° 21° 💧39%

In Oct, Gaya typically sees ~30°C daytime highs and 9 rainy days.

Best time to visit Gaya — climate

Jan: ~22°C daytime, 0 rainy days 22° JanFeb: ~27°C daytime, 0 rainy days 27° FebMar: ~33°C daytime, 2 rainy days 33° MarApr: ~38°C daytime, 2 rainy days 38° AprMay: ~38°C daytime, 5 rainy days 38° MayJun: ~36°C daytime, 15 rainy days 36° JunJul: ~33°C daytime, 28 rainy days 33° JulAug: ~32°C daytime, 24 rainy days 32° AugSep: ~32°C daytime, 24 rainy days 32° SepOct: ~30°C daytime, 9 rainy days 30° OctNov: ~26°C daytime, 2 rainy days 26° NovDec: ~22°C daytime, 0 rainy days 22° Dec

Things to do in Gaya

Top-rated tours and tickets from €12 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €57
Andhra Telangana Bhawan Pind daan gaya★ 5.0 (1)
from €23
Private Airport Transfer Gaya to or from Bodhgaya Hotel★ 5.0 (1)
from €96
Pinddaan In Gaya★ 4.8 (6)
from €12
Private Transfer from Bodhgaya Airport★ 1.0 (1)
from €22
Gaya Airport (GAY) Private Transfer to Gaya City/Hotels
from €379
Full Day Private Tour of Gaya and Bodhgaya

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About Gaya

Gaya (गया Gayā) is a major pilgrimage city in Bihar for Hindus. It is visited for doing piṇḍ dān (funeral offerings for the benefit of the soul of the deceased) and for visiting Bodh Gaya and Vishnupad temple.

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Round out the trip

eSIM for GayaData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in GayaCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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