Mahabodh temple, BodhGaya, Bihar : The 7 th c temple is erected to mark the spot of the Buddha's enlightenment. Mahabodhini temple (52 m tower crowned by a bell like stupa) - World heritage centre, most sacred Buddhist pilgrim centre with Bodhi tree, stupas, museum.

Nalanda, Gaya, Bihar : Ruins of ancient university (500 BC of the Gupta period, Hieun Tsang also studied here) , Buddhist research centre, Archaeological museum.