About Green Tara Hotel
A small hotel in Bodh Gaya, run by a family who want your stay to be easy.
Hospitality first
People arrive in Bodh Gaya after long journeys: overnight trains, flights from the other side of the world, days on the road. What most of them want is simple. A clean room, a good night’s sleep, and someone to ask when they need directions or advice.
That is what we try to give. We are a family-run guest house, so when you have a question you speak to the people who run the place.
Our guests include Buddhist pilgrims, international travellers, backpackers, families and couples. Some stay a night; some stay for weeks during a retreat or a series of teachings. We’re happy to help you plan either.
Our name
In choosing the name Green Tara Hotel we wanted something that belonged to Bodh Gaya and said something about how we hope guests feel here.
The name Green Tara
Tara is one of the most widely revered figures in Tibetan Buddhism. In her green form she is associated with compassion, courage and protection, and with acting swiftly to help those who are afraid or in danger. She is traditionally shown seated with one leg extended, ready to step down and help.
We chose the name as a respectful tribute to those qualities. They are a good description of what hospitality should be: noticing what someone needs and helping without being asked twice.
The thangka shown here follows her traditional iconography: seated on a lotus, one leg extended, one hand open in giving and the other holding a flower at her heart. Our logo is an open lotus rather than her image, because we feel a sacred figure belongs in a painting, not on a hotel sign.
What we are, and what we are not
- We are an independent, family-run hotel.
- We are not a temple, monastery or religious institution.
- We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any Buddhist organisation or teacher.
- Guests of every faith, and of none, are equally welcome.
Come and stay
See our rooms, read about visiting Bodh Gaya, or send us your dates.
Send your dates and number of guests. Your room is booked once we reply to confirm it.