Buddhist Circuit Tour

Buddhist Circuit Tour

Buddhist Circuit Tour

Buddhist Circuit Tour of North India attracts many a tourists from across the world. This tour covers wonderful destinations like:

Khushinagar

Located in the Khushinagar district, it is a beautiful town considered as an important Buddhist pilgrimage center. At this place Gautam Buddha attained Parinirvana (or final nirvana). This historic place attracts many a tourists. It is dotted with several Buddhist stupas and viharas, most of them in ruins but still holding old world charm. These wonderful structures were built between the 3rd and the 5th centuries. The emperor Ashoka contributed a lot in development of this center. The Muktabandhana Stupa is a must-visit attraction here as it is a home to the last cremated remains of Lord Buddha. The Nirvana temple, Mahakaut temple and Wat Thai temple are the other major attractions here.

Sarnath

It is the place where the truth, the Dharma was revealed by Lord Buddha to his disciples. The lord delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at this place. There are several Buddhist structures located here such as Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Mulgandha Kuti Vihara, Dharmarajika Stupa and the museum.

Kapilavastu

It is the place where Lord Buddha was born to the king Shuddhodhana. He was named as Prince Sidhartha and he spent his childhood enjoying all luxuries in life. It is a famous archaeological site still housing the palace where Gautam Buddha once lived but the palace is in ruins. There are several stupas here.

Sravasti

It is a historic place linked with the life of Lord Buddha. Acording to the legend ths town was founded by the mythological king Sravast. It is divided into two sections- Saheth and Maheth. It is dotted with ruins and relics of Jain and Buddhist temples, stupas and forts. Ananda Bodhi Tree and Jetavana Monastery are the must-visit attractions here.

Bodh Gaya

It is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi tree in the 6th century. There are several Buddhist monuments, temples and monasteries at this place. The major attractions of Bodh Gaya are the Bodhi tree, the Great Buddha statue, Dungeshwari Caves, Bodhi Sarovar and Chankaramana.

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