India Buddhist pilgrimage tour - India
is a country where Buddhism took birth. The Buddhist sites that lie in India
are Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, Patna, and Vaishali, etc. Another essential place,
i.e., the birthplace of Lord Buddha, is Lumbini, which is situated in Nepal.
Another pilgrimage site, i.e., located in Nepal, is Kapilvastu. So, to complete the India Buddhist pilgrimage tour, you get to head to Nepal.
Another pilgrimage site, i.e., located in Nepal, is Kapilvastu. So, to complete the India Buddhist pilgrimage tour, you get to head to Nepal.
Consider
starting your Buddhist tour from the capital city of India,
i.e., Delhi. After beginning with Delhi, your trip will go like:
Delhi – Lucknow - Sravasti –
Lumbini – Kushinagar – Vaishali – Patna – Nalanda – Rajgir – Bodhgaya –
Varanasi – Delhi
In
order to get treated with tranquility, and incomparable spirituality, visit the
following sites during your Buddhist pilgrimage tour:
1. Sravasti
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| Sravasti |
Sravasti
has been an ancient city of India, and this place is closely connected to Lord
Buddha. Here, Lord Buddha spent measurable time while leading a monastic life.
Lord also received enlightenment, and the preached at Sravasti. There, you can also visit Ananda Bodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha did meditation for a night before visiting Jetavan.
Lord also received enlightenment, and the preached at Sravasti. There, you can also visit Ananda Bodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha did meditation for a night before visiting Jetavan.
2. Lumbini
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| Lumbini |
Your Buddhist pilgrimage tour must include Lumbini in it. Lumbini is the
place where Gautam Buddha took birth; that’s why it holds a considerable
spiritual significance. Don’t miss to visit Lumbini Park, where there is Ashok
Pillar.
This pillar owns inscription regarding the birth of Lord Buddha. Also,
the Mayadevi temple is a must-visit spot because it's devoted to Lord Buddha’s
mother. In Mayadevi Temple, you can see a stone picture that showcases the
birth-scene of Buddha.
3. Kushinagar
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| Parinirvana |
This
is the place where Lord Buddha experienced Final Nirvana or Parinirvana. There,
you can visit ancient stupas, as well as modern temples in your Buddhist Tour Packages.
These temples and
stupas commemorate the death & cremation of Lord Buddha. Reclining Buddha
Statue in Kushinagar will amaze you like never before.
4. Vaishali
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| Ashok Pillar, Vaishali |
From
Kushinagar, head to Vaishali, which is the place where the last sermon of Lord
Buddha was preached. There, you can also visit Ashok Pillar (erected by Ashok,
the Emperor), Vishwa Shanti Stupa, and Vishal Fort.
5. Rajgir
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| Rajgir |
You
cannot go to Rajgir directly. You have to go there via Nalanda. In Nalanda, you
can visit the archaeological museum and the world-famous Nalanda University.
Rajgir is situated 20kms away from Nalanda.
While being in Rajgir, you must
visit Griddhakuta, i.e., ‘Hill of Vultures’, which is popular because Lord
Buddha delivered some of the well-known sermons over there.
You can even visit
Saptparni Caves, the place where Lord Buddha’s first council got held. From the
same caves, the hot springs of Rajgir originate.
6. Bodhgaya
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| Bodhgaya |
During
your Buddhist pilgrimage tours India, Bodhgaya should be a must-visit
place. Bodhgaya is a pilgrimage site, where Gautama Buddha attained
enlightenment under a tree. The tree is now popular by the name Bodhi Tree.
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| Mahabodhi Tree |
In
Bodhgaya, don’t forget to visit Mahabodhi Temple, which comprises Buddha’s
figures sitting in all different postures, as well as stone’s lotuses.
The
temple also includes a colossal golden Lord Buddha’s statue in sanctum
sanctorum. Bodhi Tree is also situated in the same temple; the exact place
where Buddha experienced illumination.
Suggested Tour: Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour - ( 9 Days / 8 Nights )
Also Read:
- Footsteps of Buddha Tour – One of the Best Pilgrimage Tours
- 10 Best Buddhist Temples in India You Must Visit On Your Buddhist Tour
