What is now a major world religion, Buddhism, originated in sixth century in India. Pillared on the spiritual teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, you can now enrol for the Buddhist Pilgrimage tours should you wish to explore more about this serene religion.
There are a number of places regarded as the top places for Buddhist tour packages.
Here is the most popular trip plan you can opt for –
If you are starting from New Delhi, your first stop will be at Lucknow – the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Visit Pali Savatthi, the city of ancient India, which is located along the banks of Rapti River. It was the capital of the Kosala Kingdom in the 6th century as today is a revered Buddhist site.
Bodhgaya
Possibly best described as the principal center of Buddhist Pilgrimage tours, Bodhgaya is considered as one of the four most important holy sites of the religion. This is where it is believed Buddha attained his enlightenment. Visit Mahabodhi Temple and the Sujata Village and the various other monasteries around the place.
Nalanda University
While on the trip to Bodhgaya, you can have your stops at Nalanda which is now a global destination for not just the Buddhists but tourists from every quarter. It has the ruins of ancient Buddhist educational institutions, Nalanda University.
Rajgir
Rajgir is yet another key destination in any Buddhist tour packages because this is where he spent several months meditating. In fact, he started preaching at Griddhkuta Hills (also called the Hill of Vultures) and was decided as the site for the First Buddhist Council.
Sarnath
While at Uttar Pradesh, you cannot miss visiting Varanasi. Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon and undeniably is one of the top destinations for Buddhist tour packages. With the impressive remains and a modern Buddhist temple, it is going to be one of the best tours when looking for religious trips in India.
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