Ahmedabad to Gaya Flights

IndiGo has made it very easy for tourists to travel from Ahmedabad to Gaya through its daily flight. There is one daily connecting flight that goes through Varanasi. The total journey time is 4 hours and 40 minutes approximately with a layover of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Booking your Ahmedabad to Gaya flight tickets is a simple process. Visit the ‘Book a Flight’ section on IndiGo’s official website. Select the dates to check for the availability of tickets. If tickets are available, fill in the details and make the payment to book your seats. For the best Ahmedabad to Gaya flight ticket price, it is advised to book your tickets a few months in advance.

Flights for a return trip are also offered by IndiGo, for which you can visit the official website of IndiGo.

For cheap air tickets on Ahmedabad to Gaya route, check out the latest flight offers for the best discounts and cashback. To ensure that you have access to the latest offers, IndiGo offers you two booking categories Saver and Flexi.

You can save an extra 10% approximately on your booking if you book your return journey on Gaya to Ahmedabad flights concurrently.

You can choose to travel to other exciting destinations in the country from Gaya. The options available are–

• Gaya to Delhi Flight
• Gaya to Jaipur Flight
• Gaya to Bhubaneswar Flight

To know the availability of tickets on the dates you wish to travel, check IndiGo’s official website or the IndiGo app.

Gaya is a city in the southern part of the state of Bihar. It is a major tourist attraction and a city that holds great historical importance. The city is mentioned in the scriptures of three religions – Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. This region also finds mention in the Mahabharata and Ramayana. In Buddhism, it is considered that Buddha became enlightened in Bodh Gaya. In fact, the Mahabodhi Temple has been labelled as a World Heritage Site.

The name Gaya was derived from the name of a demon Gayasur, according to the Vayu Purana. Gaya is a major contributor to Bihar’s economy. The main economic activity in Gaya is agriculture.

During British rule, Gaya was the centre of freedom struggle in Bihar.

Things to do in Gaya

Visit the numerous caves and temples that are in Gaya and explore the ancient history of this place. You can learn about the ancient scriptures at the Gaya Museum and check out the other historical artefacts. Trek up the famous 423 steps and reach the top of the Brahmajuni Hill – this is the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon.

Tourist attractions in Gaya

Gaya has plenty of tourist spots, especially for devotees and those with an inclination towards history. Popular tourist attractions include Vishnupad Temple, Brahmayoni, Pretshila, Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Pind Daan, Mangla Gauri Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Barabar Caves, Falgu River and Rajayatna Tree.

Places to shop in Gaya

Shopping in Gaya is primarily concentrated on the GB Road. The markets on this road are Kalamandir, Ganny Market and Swadeshi Vastralaya. Try out the local cuisine such as Thekua and Litti with ghee at the eateries in Gaya. You can also catch a movie at the Paradise Cinema Hall if you have time.

Best time to visit Gaya

The ideal time to visit Gaya is during the colder months, which falls between the months of October and March. Gaya sees a huge influx of tourists during the Buddha Purnima in the month of April.

Modes of transport

Gaya is well-connected to other cities by road and rain. For intra-city travel, Gaya has local buses and government buses. The bus network is good and connects all the tourist spots in the city.

Weather in Gaya

Summers are very hot in Gaya while in winters, the temperature drops to single digits. Summer temperatures go up to 47°C during the day. During the monsoon, Gaya receives heavy rainfall which can make it difficult to get around.

Airport in Gaya

Gaya Airport (IATA: GAY) is the second busiest airport in the state of Bihar. IndiGo operates flights to several cities from Gaya. To know more about IndiGo’s flight routes from Gaya, visit IndiGo’s official website.

The former capital of the state of Gujarat, Ahmedabad is the biggest city in the state. It lies on the banks of the Sabarmati River and covers an area of 464 sq. km. Ahmedabad has an estimated population of over 5.5 million people. The Gujarat high court is located in this city.

It is an important hub of commerce and industry in Gujarat. It is also India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City. In 2010, Forbes put Ahmedabad in the 3rd spot in the list of fastest-growing cities of the decade. It has also been chosen by the union government to be developed as a smart city.

Tourist attractions in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad has multiple tourist attractions covering many categories including arts, nature, architecture and religion. Popular tourist spots in Ahmedabad are Akshardham Temple, Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj ki bao, Bhadra Fort, Science City, Amar Dham, Sidi Sayed Mosque, Law Garden and Juma Masjid.

Places to shop in Ahmedabad

You will find local specialities like dress materials and textiles on either side of Chimanlal Girdharlal Road in Ahmedabad. Other popular shopping destinations are Raipur Gate Market, Ahmedabad Cloth Market, Law Garden Market, Book Market, Rani No Hajiro, Lal Darwaja Market and Falguni Gruh Udyog.

Modes of transport

Ahmedabad has good road and rail connectivity, and the local bus network in Ahmedabad is excellent. You can also use auto-rickshaws for travelling to tourist spots.

Weather in Ahmedabad

Summers in Ahmedabad are very hot with an average temperature of 43°C. Winters are moderate and therefore very pleasant. Thus, the climate in Ahmedabad is generally dry except in the monsoon season.

Airport in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad Airport (IATA: AMD) has round the clock departure and arrival for the convenience of flyers. IndiGo has multiple flight routes from Ahmedabad to several prominent cities. For information on flight routes from Ahmedabad, visit IndiGo’s official website.