We started early from Bodh Gaya, hired a cab, and set out towards Nalanda. The drive is about 90 kilometres and, for the most part, quite beautiful. Long stretches of highway slowly give way to villages, fields, gentle hills, and winding roads that feel unhurried—almost preparing you mentally for what lies ahead.
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Bodh Gaya is best known as the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment, under the Bodhi Tree. At the heart of the town stands the Mahabodhi Temple, and within its premises, the revered Bodhi Tree. Even today, this remains the spiritual core of Bodh Gaya.
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This Goa leg wasn’t planned as a standalone trip.
We were in Karwar to attend a wedding. And once you’re that close to Goa, not going there almost feels like a crime. So instead of heading straight back after the wedding, we decided to extend the trip and spend a couple of days in Goa.
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This stay was part of the same year-end break.
After spending the 30th night at Chukki Mane, we checked out on the 31st and headed towards Yoga Dhaama.
There are some places that keep popping up again and again — in Google searches, and even when you ask ChatGPT for pet-friendly, eco-friendly places around Bangalore.
Chukki Mane was one such name.
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