The roots of Buddhism can be traced back to 6th
century BC in India when there was a paradoxical rise of various heterodox
sects. The emergence can be attributed as a reaction to the immense demands in
the then-thriving sacrificial Brahmanism. The historical facts attest to the
presence of at least 63 such sects of which the two major ones - Jainism and Buddhism survived the test
of time.
Buddhism, today, has
sprouted amongst various parts of the globe and has transcended to be more than
just a source of religious inspiration but brackets an entire sect of culture
and art.
Tourists from all across the globe, and more so
from the Theravada Buddhist world such as Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos,
Cambodia, Bangladesh and from Mahayana Buddhist world like Nepal, Tibet, Japan,
Vietnam, Korea, China, Mongolia, Indonesia has always been fascinated by the inscrutable mystery of Indian territory. The Buddhist Tour Packages beautifully comprises of this holy
pilgrimage route and can be customized as per the time and budget of the
travelers.
Being one of the most popular tributaries of
Indian tourism, the Buddhist
Pilgrimage Tours India has seen a significant accentuation. Let's have
a look –
Bihar
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| Mahabodhi temple |
Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple complex (deemed as
a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is possibly the star attraction for any Buddhist
traveler. The complex has the Bodhi Tree where Prince Siddhartha of Lumbini
(Nepal) attained enlightenment approximately 2,500 years ago. Upon becoming
Buddha, the journey of today's one of the most peace-loving religion started
all the way from here. The Animeshlochana Temple, Ajapala Nigrodha Tree, the
Rajayatana Tree, Cankamana or the Cloister Walk are the other highlights of the
trip.
The capital of the Magadhan Empire, Rajgir is
the home of Griddhakuta Hill where Buddha resided. It is the site where the
first international Buddhist council was organized after his demise.
Uttar Pradesh
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| Kushinagar |
Kapilvastu and Kushinagar are two main sites
that are included in all Buddhist Tour
Packages. Many historians believe Kapilvastu is where Siddhartha stayed
before reaching Bodh Gaya. Kushinagar is the place of Buddha’s mahaparinirvana
(death) which has the Mahaparinirvana Temple and 20-feet tall reclining Buddha
statue from 5th century.
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| Dhamek Stupa |
Buddha delivered his first sermon to his
disciples in Sarnath which is about thirteen kilometers from Varanasi. The
memorials here were built under Emperor Ashoka and have the two most famous
stupas - Chaukhandi and the Dhamek Stupa.
Sravasti or as called Sahet-Mahet in the old
times is famous as the site where Buddha performed several miracles. Situated
about 180km from Gorakhpur, it is one of the most revered places included under
the Buddhist Tour India.
Other places you cannot miss-
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| Tawang Monastery |
- Dzongkhul Monastery, Jammu & Kashmir
- Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh
- Gandhola Monastery and Kardang Monastery, Himachal Pradesh
- Dhauli, Orissa
Recent development
Bringing in an array of developed facilities
for tourists and pilgrims, there have been initiatives such as the Look East a policy that propagates the Buddhist heritage of India. Focusing on tourism
intelligence, cashless fiscal system, audio-visual guides, multiple purposes
utility cards, the Buddhist pilgrimage sites are seeing increase footfalls than
ever, and
all you can enjoy in Buddhist Tour Packages.
Some Popular Buddhist Tour Packages in India are:
- Buddhist Dharma Tour Package - 03 NIGHTS – 04 DAYS
- Buddhist Trail Tour Package - 06 NIGHTS – 07 DAYS
- North East India Buddhist Tour Package - 06 NIGHTS –07 DAYS
- BuddhaEnlightenment Tour Package - 08 NIGHTS – 09 DAYS
- Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Package - 08 NIGHTS – 09 DAYS, etc
Your can also read:-
- Footsteps of Buddha Tour – One of the Best Pilgrimage Tours
- Most Famous Buddhist Monasteries in India – Buddhist India Tour
- 10 Best Buddhist Temples in India You Must Visit On Your Buddhist Tour
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