Buddhist Circuit Holidays

Bodhgaya:into limelight the existence of Buddhist Sangha.
Located across the river Phalgu at Gaya District inLegend has it that Lord visited the place in search of
Bihar, Bodhgaya is a well known place for Buddhist.His companions from Rajgir.
This small village beholds the footsteps of LordTourist in Sarnath can have a delightful glimpse of
Buddha, which dates back to 2500 years ago. TheDhamekha Stupa, constructed around 500 AD. Also,
entire place is embellished with lush greenery and itsChaukhandi, a religious monument, highlights the
pristine aura, helps one escape from the bustling citieshistory of Buddhism
and towns.Nalanda:
Mahabodhi temple is the major attraction ofLocated about 55 miles south east of Patna in Bihar,
Bodhgaya. History says that, in this religious shrineNalanda treasures the ancient record of Buddhism.
Lord Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. Also, itsDating back from 427 to 1197 CE, this ancient
interior complex sparkles with beholding the 9thuniversity was a popular Buddhist center of learning.
century-old Shiva-Linga.Some parts of the building were built by the Mauryan
A Mahabodhi tree outside the temple is a place,emperor, Ashoka and Tamil emperor Rajaraja Chola.
where, Lord Buddha is said to have spend preciousKushinagar:
time of His life.. Another visible attraction isKushinagar is a popular tour circuit for Buddhist
Vajrasana, a stone platform, where the Lord is saidpilgrims. It is located 53 kms west of Gorakhpur in
to have practiced meditation.Uttar Pradesh, India. In 543 BC, Lord Buddha on the
Sarnath:very place, declared the end of his life. Main
Sarnath, situated 13 kms north-east of Varanasi,attraction of the place are Nirvana Stupa and temple
Uttar Pradesh is the holy place, where, Lord Buddhaand Wat Thai's temple. The former beholds the huge
first taught the Dharma. It is a place which receivedreclining statue of Lord Buddha.
the enlightenment of Kondanna and hence brought