subject: Places To Visit On Buddhist Tourism In India [print this page] India is a country of all religionsIndia is a country of all religions. It is the origin of some major religions around the world and Buddhism is one them. The country is also perfect delight for tourists who have keen interest in religion and culture. Well, if you want to explore the root of Buddhism then India welcomes you. There are many important places related to Buddhism religion and culture dotted in the country especially in north-east region. Some important places of them are following.
Lumbini
Lumbini is the place where Lord Buddha born as Prince Siddhartha. He lived in Lumbini at the age of 29 years. Currently located in Nepal, tourist can easily explore Lumbini from India. It is one of the major Buddhist tourism destinations in Asia. Many important monasteries and Buddhist temples are located in the town. Bodhi tree and pond, birthplace of Gautama Buddha, Ashokan Pillar, Lumbini Garden and Chinese Maitreya Temple are the important places to visit here.
Bodh Gaya
Located in Gaya district of Bihar in Uttar Pradesh, Bodh Gaya is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment after mediating three days and three nights continuously. Mahabodhi Temple was built by Hindu emperor Ashoka the Great about 200 years after Buddha at the exact place where Buddha meditated. It is a wonderful temples complex based on the Dravidian architecture. The temple is also the major tourist attraction in Bodh Gaya.
Sarnath
Lord Buddha had given his first oration about Dharma in Sarnath located very close to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. There are many old monasteries and pagodas are located in and around Sarnath. According to Buddhism it is the must visit place for followers of Lord Buddha.
Kushinagar
Kushinagar is another major pilgrimage in Uttar Pradesh. Kushinagar is the death place of Buddha where he attained Parinirvana after death. The Parinirvana Temple and Stupa are the important attraction in Kushinagar to see. An ancient excavated Lord Buddha-image is also placed inside the Parinirvana Temple that attracts lots of devotees.
Ladakh
Ladakh is a picturesque landlocked region in northernmost part of India in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Being one of the few remaining centers of Buddhism in Southern Asia, Ladakh is also an important place to visit on Buddhist tourism in India. Tourists can explore many important learning and meditation centers, sacred temples and monasteries in Ladakh that will give a wonderful exposure of rich Buddhist heritage and culture.
These are the some important Buddhist pilgrimages in India. Many tour operators provide specially designed India travels packages including all these places. You can select a suitable package tour that matches your budget to explore the roots of Buddhism in India.
