Places to Visit in Bodhgaya, Gaya
Established in 1999 near Bodhgaya, Gaya, Muchalinda Lake is a spectacular tourist destination located at the heart of the city. Legend is there that during Buddha's sixth week of meditation a violent storm struck all of a sudden and it was King Muchalinda who came out of the lake and protected Lord Buddha with his hood so that his meditation didn’t get disrupted. You can read those tales as well inscribed on several rock edict located on the edge of this water.
Plus, the lush greenery around here paired up with a calm and serene ambience is appropriate for family picnics and get-together, and that's for sure. Other perks and benefits of this place include indoor and outdoor seating, clean drinking water, kids' play area, picnic spots and flexible operation hours to say the least.
Azure Muchalinda Lake, Mediation Spot Of Lord Buddha, Historical Anecdotes And Sagas About Muchalinda (King Of Serpents), Exciting Tales Inscribed On Rocks, Lush Greenery, Eclectic Species Of Fishes, Spectacular Lightings And Decoration At Night, Outdoor
Curated by Debaanuj Majumdar, updated on Oct 03, 2023
Muchalinda Lake Road, Sirajpur, Bodhgaya, Gaya, Bihar-824231, India, Bodhgaya, Gaya - 824231
Timing: Monday-Sunday from 5 am to 9 pm
Amenities: Good Ambience, Calm and Serene Environment, Friendly Staff, Indoor and Outd
Service: Bodhgaya
Cost: Rs 1,000 onwards
Best for: Families, Friends, Individuals, Kids And Couples.
Serving since: 1999
Website: Visit website
Call: 8663225942