44 Best Weekend Trips from Gaya

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115km-292km Range | Perfect 2-3 Day Getaways

Closest trip: 115km | Furthest trip: 292km | All within easy driving distance

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Patna

📍 115km 🚗 3h 30m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Golghar
1 hour
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Patna Museum
2-3 hours
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Kumhrar
1-2 hours
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Jhumri Tilaiya

📍 116km 🚗 1h 44m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Tilaiya Dam
2-3 hours
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Dhwajadhari Hills
2-4 hours
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Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary
3-4 hours
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Hajipur

📍 122km 🚗 1h 29m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Ramchaura Mandir
30-60 minutes
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Kaunhara Ghat
1-2 hours
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Vaishali (Day Trip from Hajipur)
4-6 hours (excluding travel)
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Sasaram

📍 124km 🚗 1h 38m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Sher Shah Suri Tomb
1.5-2 hours
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Tomb of Hasan Khan Suri
30-45 minutes
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Sasaram Fort (Ruins)
1 hour
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Hazaribagh

📍 128km 🚗 1h 37m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Hazaribagh Lake
1-2 hours
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Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary
3-4 hours
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Canary Hill
1-2 hours
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Jamui

📍 136km 🚗 1h 51m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Jain Mandir, Lachhuar (Kshatriyakund Gram)
1-2 hours
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Giddheshwar Temple
1-2 hours
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Minto Tower
30 minutes
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Lakhisarai

📍 142km 🚗 2h 03m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Ashok Dham (Jain Temple)
1-2 hours
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Shringi Rishi Ashram
1-2 hours
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Surya Mandir (Sun Temple), Barahiya
1 hour
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Saran

📍 151km 🚗 2h 10m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Chirand Archaeological Site
2-3 hours
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Ambika Asthan (Aami Temple)
1-2 hours
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Gautam Asthan
1 hour
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Ranchi

📍 167km 🚗 3h 30m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Hundru Falls
3-4 hours
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Jonha Falls (Gautamdhara)
2-3 hours
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Dassam Falls
2 hours
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Ramgarh

📍 177km 🚗 2h 11m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Chinnamasta Temple, Rajrappa
2-3 hours
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Patratu Valley and Dam
2-4 hours
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Ramgarh Cantt Area
1-2 hours
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Govindpur Jharkhand

📍 189km 🚗 2h 19m
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Vikas Nagar Munger Bihar

📍 189km 🚗 2h 38m
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Lohardaga

📍 190km 🚗 2h 17m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Akhileshwar Dham
1 hour
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Lawapani Waterfall
2-3 hours
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Nindi Waterfall
2 hours
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Munger

📍 190km 🚗 2h 40m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Munger Fort (Mir Qasim's Fort)
1-2 hours
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Kastaharni Ghat
1 hour
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Bihar School of Yoga (BSY)
1-2 hours (for external visit)
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Ormanjhi

📍 206km 🚗 2h 32m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Birsa Munda Zoological Park
3-4 hours
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Getalsud Dam
1-2 hours
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Fun Castle
2-3 hours
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Mandar

📍 210km 🚗 2h 58m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Mandar Hill Summit Temples
3-4 hours
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Digambar Jain Temple (Base)
30-45 minutes
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Shwetambar Jain Temple (Base)
30-45 minutes
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Siwan

📍 216km 🚗 2h 57m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad's Ancestral Home, Ziradei
1-2 hours
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Mahendra Nath Temple, Hasanpura
1-1.5 hours
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Aamgachhi
30 minutes
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Khagaria

📍 220km 🚗 2h 45m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Kali Sthan Temple
30-60 minutes
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Simaria Ghat
1-2 hours
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Gogri Jamalpur Ganga Ghat
1-1.5 hours
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Gazipur

📍 222km 🚗 3h 04m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Gazipur Textile Market
2-3 hours
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Leather Goods Factory Outlet
1-2 hours
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Industrial Heritage Museum
1 hour
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Muri

📍 222km 🚗 2h 51m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Jonha Falls (Gautamdhara)
2-3 hours
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Sita Falls
1-2 hours
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Muri Junction Railway Station
30-60 minutes
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Tungi

📍 222km 🚗 2h 48m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Tungi Mahadev Mandir
1-2 hours
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Tungi Weekly Market (Haat)
1-2 hours
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Subarnarekha River Banks
1-2 hours
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Rajshahi

📍 223km 🚗 2h 51m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Rajshahi Silk Weaving Centre
1-2 hours
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Mango Orchards of Rajshahi
2-3 hours
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Padma Riverfront (Ganga Ghats)
1-2 hours
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Narayanganj

📍 225km 🚗 2h 46m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Sadarbazar Textile Market
2-3 hours
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Narayanganj Industrial Heritage Museum
1.5-2 hours
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Shanti Mandir (Peace Temple)
45 minutes
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Samantpur

📍 229km 🚗 2h 45m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Village Shiva Temple
30 minutes
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Agricultural Fields
1-2 hours
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Village Pond (Pokhar)
30 minutes
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Jagarnath

📍 230km 🚗 2h 57m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Jagannath Temple, Ranchi
1-2 hours
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Rock Garden, Ranchi
1 hour
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Dassam Falls
2-3 hours (including travel)
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Jhalda

📍 238km 🚗 3h 08m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Muruguma Dam and Lake
2-3 hours
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Ayodhya Hills Viewpoints
4-5 hours (including travel)
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Jhalda Rajbari Ruins
1 hour
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Gumla

📍 243km 🚗 2h 58m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Anjan Dham
2-3 hours
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Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary
3-4 hours
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Nagfeni
1-2 hours
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Gopalganj

📍 249km 🚗 3h 21m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Thawe Mandir (Maa Thawewali Temple)
1-2 hours
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Lakshmi Narayan Temple
30-45 minutes
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Gopalganj Collectorate Building
15-20 minutes
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Raghunathpur

📍 249km 🚗 3h 02m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Joychandi Pahar
2-3 hours
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Panchet Dam
1-2 hours
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Garh Panchkot
2-3 hours
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Varanasi

📍 255km 🚗 5h 30m
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Motihari

📍 257km 🚗 3h 04m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Gandhi Memorial Pillar
30 minutes
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Gandhi Sangrahalaya (Museum)
1-2 hours
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Moti Jheel
1-2 hours
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Palkot

📍 257km 🚗 3h 07m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Palkot Fort
1-2 hours
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Palkot Forest Area
2-4 hours
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Sadni Falls
2-3 hours (including travel)
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Jamtara

📍 262km 🚗 3h 09m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Jamtara Kali Mandir
30 minutes
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Chanchala Devi Temple
1 hour
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Karmatanr Vidyasagar Memorial
1 hour
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Para

📍 264km 🚗 3h 20m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Ayodhya Hills
4-6 hours
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Garh Panchkot
2-3 hours
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Panchet Dam
1-2 hours
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Mithila

📍 266km 🚗 3h 13m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Mithila Art Institute & Museum
2-3 hours
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Jitwarpur Village
3-4 hours
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Ranti Village
3-4 hours
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Purulia

📍 267km 🚗 3h 23m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Ajodhya Hills
3-4 hours
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Garh Panchkot
2-3 hours
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Panchet Dam
1-2 hours
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Vidyapati

📍 269km 🚗 3h 18m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Vidyapati Dih (Memorial and Temple)
1-2 hours
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Local Shiv Mandir
30 minutes
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Vidyapati Pond (Pokhar)
30 minutes
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Maithil

📍 270km 🚗 3h 21m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Mithila Art Villages (Ranti, Jitwarpur)
2-3 hours
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Kapileshwar Temple
1 hour
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Ugra Tara Temple, Mahishi
1-2 hours
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Supaul

📍 273km 🚗 3h 34m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Shri Durga Sthan Temple
1 hour
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Supaul Main Bazaar
1-2 hours
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Kosi River Bank (near Birpur)
1-2 hours
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Kahalgaon

📍 274km 🚗 3h 31m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Vikramshila Ancient University Ruins
2-3 hours
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Bateshwar Sthan Temple
1 hour
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Kahalgaon Ganga Ghats
1-2 hours
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Madhupur

📍 278km 🚗 3h 28m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Pathrol Kali Mandir
1 hour
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Bakulia Falls
1-2 hours
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Baidyanath Dham Temple (Deoghar)
2-4 hours
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Janakpur

📍 279km 🚗 3h 23m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Janaki Mandir
1-2 hours
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Ram Mandir
30 minutes
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Ganga Sagar
30-45 minutes
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Madhepur

📍 283km 🚗 3h 33m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Madhepur Kali Mandir
30-60 minutes
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Madhepur Weekly Market (Haat)
1-2 hours
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Kamala River Ghat
30-60 minutes
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Raniganj

📍 292km 🚗 3h 32m
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TOP ATTRACTIONS

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Raniganj Coalfield Viewing Points
1-2 hours
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Raniganj Rajbari
30 minutes - 1 hour
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Ghagar Buri Chandi Temple
1 hour
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest weekend destination from Gaya?

Patna is the closest weekend destination at just 115km from Gaya. You can reach there in about 3h 30m.

Which hill stations are near Gaya for weekend trips?

Popular hill stations near Gaya include Jhumri Tilaiya, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh. These destinations offer cool climate and scenic mountain views.

What are the best beach destinations for weekend from Gaya?

For coastal getaways from Gaya, consider exploring Patna for your next weekend trip.

What are the best long weekend destinations from Gaya for couples?

Romantic long weekend destinations from Gaya include Saharsa and Madhepura. These places offer scenic beauty, peaceful environments, and couple-friendly activities.

How much does a weekend trip from Gaya cost?

A budget weekend trip from Gaya can cost ₹2,000-4,000 per person (including fuel, food & basic accommodation). Mid-range trips cost ₹4,000-8,000, while luxury getaways can go up to ₹15,000+ per person for 2-3 days.

What is the ideal duration for a weekend trip from Gaya?

Most weekend trips from Gaya are perfect for 2-3 days. Destinations within 115-100km work well for 1-2 nights, while places up to 292km are ideal for 2-3 night stays to fully explore.

When is the best time to plan weekend trips from Gaya?

The best time for weekend trips from Gaya is during October to March when the weather is pleasant. Avoid monsoon season (June-September) for hill stations, though coastal destinations can be beautiful during light rains.

Are there any wildlife sanctuaries near Gaya for weekend?

Yes! Wildlife destinations near Gaya include Jhumri Tilaiya, Hazaribagh, Gumla. Perfect for nature lovers and wildlife photography.

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