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Why Bodhgaya Is a Must Visit Destination – The Most Sacred Buddhist City

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The Most Sacred Buddhist City

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India is a nation that is full of heritage and has a vast selection of incredible places to visit, but one of the most significant of these is Bodh Gaya, where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment.

History
Somewhere around 500BC, Lord Buddha discovered the Noble Eight-fold Path under a sacred bodhi-tree in Bodh Gaya. The first temple to be built on this site was under the behest of King Asoka, and resulted in the renowned Mahabodhi Temple.

Getting There and Accommodation
You can reach Gaya Airport, just 12km from Bodhgaya, through a direct flight from Kolkata. The other nearest airport is in Patna, a 3-hour drive away. If you’re looking for a hotel in Bodhgaya there are a few to be found such as Oaks Bodhgaya.

When to Visit
The pilgrimage season commences around September, and then culminates towards January. Where weather is concerned, the ideal time for a visit would be between November and February. March to May is the summer season, and the climate can get extremely hot.

Attractions
A certified UNESCO World Heritage Site and the holiest Buddhist shrine, the Mahabodhi Tempe is the most significant attraction in Bodhgaya. There are also many monasteries that were built and maintained by Buddhist countries from around the globe to be found here.

 

 

A true believer that the pen is a mighty weapon, Joanna James ventures into reaching the minds of every reader with the earnest hope of leaving an indelible stream of thought. Her interests include Politics, law and Philosophy. Google+

Wonderfruit Festival -Go Bananas!

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Pattaya in Thailand is world famous as a party destination. So, if you wish to let your hair down and party all night in Pattaya, you might wanna checkout the awesome Wonderfruit Festival!

 

What is it?

 

 

The Wonderfruit Festival is not what you think- ‘a festival of fruits’, it’s actually an amazing eco-friendly arts and music extravaganza that features a range of both international as well as local performances.

Even though the festival is only a few years old, it has become so popular and has appeared as one of the top events to attend when in Pattaya by many of the best entertainment blogs such as the My Entertainment Hub. The Wonderfruit Festival is a bit similar to the Woodstock festival in USA or Glastonbury in the UK with the main focus being on music.

 

When is It?

The Wondefruit Festival features three days of amazing music, entertainment, art and lot and lots of fun! The venue is always at the The Fields at Siam Country Club in Pattaya. This year the festival the festival took place from the 16th to the 19th of February 2017.

So if you’re interested in taking part next year visit the official site of the festival and book your tickets now itself! A full pass for an adult will cost 5,500 baht while for teenagers

  • A full pass for an adult will cost 5,500 baht
  • For teenagers its 4,000 baht.
  • For children under the age of 12, it’s completely free.

 

Speaking of Children, did we mention that the festival is Family-Friendly?

You heard it right! Unlike most of the Pattaya’s part events, the Wonderfruit Festival is open for all ages. It’s so family friendly that they even have a professional nanny service! Sounds cool yeah? This is in addition to kid friendly facilities such as a “Camp Wonder”- a kid’s area, magic and puppet shows, workshops, kite-making classes and much more.

 

Food is a Big Part of the Festival

What’s a festival without food? At the Wonderfuit Festival you can feast t your heart’s content on traditional Thai street foods. There are also stalls by award-winning mixologists and chefs serving up their signature cocktails and meals.

 

Much More!

In addition to performances by local and international artists like Rudimental, Young Fathers, Zero Hero…etc.; there will also be plenty of workshops focusing on such areas like dance, group meditation, plant medicines, eco-friendly interior design, yoga, hammock weaving, and much more!

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true believer that the pen is a mighty weapon, Joanna James ventures into reaching the minds of every reader with the earnest hope of leaving an indelible stream of thought. Her interests include Politics, law and Philosophy. Google+