Delhi To Gaya Flights

About Gaya

Gaya, a city of great historical significance and a major tourist attraction, is the second largest city in Bihar. A place of great religious significance for Jains, Hindus, and Buddhists its name Gaya is derived from a mythological demon Gayasur.

Best time to visit Gaya

The best time to visit Gaya is between the months of October to January. Summers and monsoon should be avoided as the weather is hot in summers and heavy rains can cause floods. However, tourists do visit in the month of May to celebrate Buddha Jayanti.

Hotels in Gaya

Gaya offers staying options to suit all pockets. Ranging from guest houses, budget hotels to luxury hotels, there are plenty of options in Gaya. Hotel Satyam International, Hotel Virrat Inn, Hotel R. K. Palace Sukhdeo Palace, Hotel; Bodhgaya Gautam, Hotel Vishal and Hotel Darbar International are some of the luxury hotels. For those who are looking for cheaper options with decent enough luxury, there are budget hotels like Orbit Gaya, Hotel Palace, Hotel Maurya Vihar, and Hotel Garv Residencia to choose from. There are plenty of guesthouses for the budget travelers as well like Kundan Bazar Guest House, Beauty Guest House, Tara Guest House, Rama Guest House, Suma Guest House and Lucky Guest house to name a few.

Restaurants in Gaya

Gaya surprisingly offers some amazing restaurants that serve lip-smacking delicacies. If you are looking for International cuisines like Chinese, Thai, Continental, Italian, Japanese, Burmese and Tibetan, you can choose from some of the top restaurants like Nirvana the Veg Cafe, Bodhgaya City Cafe, Maya Heritage Restaurant, Maya Rooftop Restaurant, Fu Friday Restaurant, Swagat Restaurant and Alice in Gaya Cafe. If you are the lover of the street food and want to try local cuisine of Gaya and Bihar then you may visit many roadside joints.

Offbeat things to do in Gaya

• Vishnupad Temple: A place of great religious significance for Hindus. Millions of devotees come to worship Lord Vishnu's footprints that are still visible on the rock.

• Rajayatna Tree: Rajayatna Tree is a sacred tree that is associated with Lord Buddha. It’s believed that Buddha spent his seventh week of meditation at this place.

• Ratnaghara: It’s a very big statue of Lord Buddha which is not old but very recent. It’s a nice place to visit as the place is very well maintained, neat and clean.

• Tibetan Monastery: This is regarded as one of the oldest in Gaya and the most visited monasteries by Dalai Lama. It houses Buddhist literature and a massive 10 m high Dharmachakra or the wheel of law.

• Tibetan Refugee Market: For all those who admire and collect authentic Tibetan stuff this market is heaven.

FAQs

Q. What are the domestic and international airlines that operate on the Delhi to Gaya route?
A. The major carriers that fly to Delhi to Gaya Route are Air India, GoAir, IndiGo, GoAir, Vistara, Spicejet, and Jet Airways

Q. How is the Gaya Airport connected to the city?
A. Gaya Airport, also known as Bodhgaya Airport, is located 5 km away from the temple city of Bodhgaya. It has connections with all the major airports in India and seasonal pilgrimage flights from Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Regular taxi services are available from Gaya airport to Gaya city.

Q. What is the earliest flight from Delhi to Gaya?
A. The first flight between Delhi and Gaya is at 7:00 am.

Q. What is the last flight from Delhi to Gaya?
A. The last flight from Delhi to Gaya is at 1.40 pm.

Q. What are the airlines that provide direct flight from Delhi to Gaya?
A. Air India, IndiGo, and GoAir are the most popular airlines that offer direct flight facilities to Gaya from Delhi.

Q. What are the hotels in the vicinity of Gaya airport?
A. The most well known hotels near Gaya Airport are Hotel Sidharth International, The Imperial Bodhgaya, Oaks Bodhgaya and Hotel Bodh Vilas.

Shopping in Gaya
The major shopping areas in Gaya are Tibetan Refugee Market, Kundan Bazaar, Mahabodhi Bookshop and Gola Bazaar.

Nightlife in Gaya
Gaya is not famous for its nightlife. There are some popular restaurants like Veg Plaza-Paprika Restaurant, Pramod Laddu Bhandar, Vandana Sweets and Yuvraj Rstaurant that serve good food.

Major attractions in Gaya
Some of the popular tourist attractions in Gaya include Barabar Caves, Chinese Temple and Monastery and Muchalinda Lake, among others. Mahabodhi Temple and Vishnupad Temple are some religious spots that should not be missed.

About Delhi Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the best and the busiest airports in India. It is equipped with the most modern facilities and provides the comforts a traveler desires. It offers facilities like shopping, comfortable waiting lounge, duty-free shops, souvenir shops, restaurants etc.

Connectivity from Delhi Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located at the distance of 15 km from New Delhi railway station and 16 km from New Delhi city center. Taxis and bus services are easily available to reach the city center.

Q. What are most popular domestic routes from Delhi?
A. Delhi being a major airport in India is very well connected and has flights for practically all the big and small cities of India.

Q. What are the popular airlines flying from Delhi airport?
A. All the big airlines like Air India, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, IndiGo and GoAir, Cathay pacific, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates operate from Delhi.

Q. What are the prominent hotels near Delhi Airport?
A. JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity, Andaz Delhi, Hotel Shanti Palace, and Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity New Delhi are a few popular hotels near Delhi Airport.

Q. What are the key attractions in Delhi?
A. Red Fort, Gandhi Smriti, Rajpath, Mughal Gardens and ISKCON Temple are the major attractions in this city.

Q. What is the best time to visit Delhi?
A. The best time to visit Delhi is from October to March because the weather is very pleasant and you can easily explore the city and enjoy the sightseeing.