Pretshila Hills

Pretshila Hills, literally the Hill of ghosts, is in Gaya district of Bihar in India. It is located at about 8 km northwest of Gaya town. It is 873 feet high.

The hill is considered to be sacred to Yam, the Hindu god for the dead and of the hell, and therefore it forms one of the sacred places of pilgrimage for Hindus. On the top of the hill, there is a small temple, appropriately dedicated to Yam.

Just below the hill the Brahma Kund is situated. After taking bath in this pond people go for the 'Pind Dan'. On top of the hill the Queen of Indore, Ahilya Bai, built a temple in 1787 popularly known as Ahilya Bai Temple. This temple has always been an attraction for the tourists due to its unique architecture and magnificent sculptures.

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