Local customsTravel note
Check what you're allowed to carry into the temple
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
The Mahabodhi complex has its own rules about phones, cameras and bags, and shoes are left outside. Visitors who arrive with a full daypack spend time going back and forth to deposit counters.
The lesson
Carry as little as possible and read the entry rules at the gate.
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