Five religious places of Buddhist Pilgrimage tours India

by State Express Tour Operator in India

The inherent value in Buddhist tourism does not need any special introduction to those are believers of this religion. Travelers who are interested in savoring the serenity of spiritualism as preached by Lord Buddha can plan for the Buddhist Tour India.

The itinerary is generally elaborate and will take you along the footsteps of Gautam Buddha including places such as Patna, Nalanda, Rajgir, Varanasi, Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, and Kathmandu (Nepal). All these destinations are associated to the life and sermons of Buddha and with the perfectly designed Buddhist tour packages, one can have a complete span of the following major places-

1. Bodhgaya

This place is associated with the unrivaled, ultimate destination for the Buddhist tour. This is where Gautama Buddha attained his enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree which is now the tourist site as the Maha Bodhi Temple. Located in the North East region of Bihar, this place marks one of the holiest places among the major Buddhist circuits.

The Maha Bodhi Temple is in the shape of a slender pyramid that measures 52 meters tall based on 15 meters square. The idol there is said to be 1700 years old and is specified in a similar position how Buddha was seated while he attained his enlightenment. The Bodhi Tree cannot be missed if you are in Bodhgaya.

Thousands of tourists, particularly from the Asian countries flock to see this place where the legend goes that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. A stupa named Animeschalochana is also situated right in front of the tree.

Near to it is the 80 Ft Buddha statue which is the tallest in India. Dalai Lama in 1989 instated this which is carved out from the stone and red granite as a meditating Buddha lying on a giant lotus.

2. Rajgir

One of the pivotal destinations of the Buddhist Pilgrimage tours India, Rajgir sees the footfall of the devotees of Gautam Buddha in huge numbers. Some of the highlights of the trip include: -

Gridhakuta Hills : shaped like a sitting vulture, this place is where Buddha is believed to be resting after his everyday preachings.

Bimbisara Jail : Ajashatru imprisoned King Bimbisara hereafter which he ruled Magadh along with Devdutta. The two names are intricately associated with Buddhism and hence form a major site for Buddhist tourists.

Venuvana Monastery: this Japanese styled shrine was built by King Bimbisara as an offering to Buddha.

3. Sarnath

Buddha said his first sermon at Sarnath, in Uttar Pradesh. In 249 BCE, Emperor Ashok built this red stone carved Dhamekh Stupa for the Buddhist pilgrims. The trip would remain incomplete without paying visit to Sarnath Museum and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar.

4. Nalanda

India Buddhist Tour Packages most definitely has Nalanda in its list which was an esteemed center for learning and practicing Buddhism for over 800 years. It was established around the 5th Century and the Nalanda Ruins is one of the most famous archaeological sites which preserve the meditation halls, dormitories, temples, library, and other parts of the university.

5. Varanasi

As per the legend, Lord Buddha traveled 200 km on foot to the spiritual capital of India to arrive at the Ghats of Ganga and attain nirvana.

The spiritual movement of simplicity associated with Buddhism can be sought in other places as well such as Shravasti, Kushinagar and Lumbini.