Buddhist Sector Tour in India

On the banks of river Indus at an altitude of 11,000 feet, Leh is an important destination for Buddhist pilgrimage amidst breathtaking beauty. This land of majestic mountains is a complete beauty in itself. The roots of Buddhism were implanted here many centuries back and today this mountainous paradise boasts of many big and small Buddhist monasteries.

Located in southern Bihar on the banks of river Falgu, a tributary of river Ganges, Bodhgaya is one of the most important centres of pilgrimage for the Buddhists. Infact, Bodhgaya qualifies as one of the four holiest places of Buddhism. It is at Bodhgaya that Lord Buddha had attained enlightenment some 2500 years ago and telling mankind that desire is the root cause of all sufferings.

Sarnath is a revered pilgrimage destination for the Buddhist community. The place is located on the outskirts of Varanasi in northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is at Sarnath that Lord Buddha had delivered his first sermons after attaining enlightenment. Here, he had told his five disciples the middle part for attaining 'Nirvana'.

Kushinagar is situated in Deoria district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. After a life dedicated to preaching mankind to alleviate their sufferings and the path of attaining salvation, Lord Buddha had died at Kushinagar on his way from Rajgir to Sravasti. The event is called Parinirvana in Buddhist parlance.

Vaishali is located at a short distance of 55 kms from Bihar's capital city of Patna. A place of great historical significance, Vaishali is held in high reverence by both Buddhists and Jains. Lord Buddha had delivered his last sermons at this place and also announced his Mahaprayan.