Buddhist Circuit Tour of North India attracts many a vacationers from internationally. This tour covers fantastic locations like Ashok Stambh
Khushinagar
Situated within the Khushinagar district, it’s a lovely city thought-about as an vital Buddhist pilgrimage middle. At this place Gautam Buddha attained Parinirvana (or remaining nirvana). This historic place attracts many a vacationers. It’s dotted with a number of Buddhist stupas and viharas, most of them in ruins however nonetheless holding old world allure. These fantastic constructions have been constructed between the third and the fifth centuries. The emperor Ashoka contributed rather a lot in development of this middle. The Muktabandhana Stupa is a must-visit attraction right here as it’s a home to the final cremated stays of Lord Buddha. The Nirvana temple, Mahakaut temple and Wat Thai temple are the opposite main points of interest right here.
Sarnath
It’s the place the place the reality, the Dharma was revealed by Lord Buddha to his disciples. The lord delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at this place. There are a number of Buddhist constructions situated right here corresponding to Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Mulgandha Kuti Vihara, Dharmarajika Stupa and the museum.
Kapilavastu
It’s the place the place Lord Buddha was born to the king Shuddhodhana. He was named as Prince Sidhartha and he spent his childhood having fun with all luxuries in life. It’s a well-known archaeological website nonetheless housing the palace the place Gautam Buddha as soon as lived however the palace is in ruins. There are a number of stupas right here.
Sravasti
It’s a historic place linked with the lifetime of Lord Buddha. Acording to the legend ths city was based by the mythological king Sravast. It’s divided into two sections- Saheth and Maheth. It’s dotted with ruins and relics of Jain and Buddhist temples, stupas and forts. Ananda Bodhi Tree and Jetavana Monastery are the must-visit points of interest right here.
Bodh Gaya
It’s a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage the place Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment below a Bodhi tree within the sixth century. There are a number of Buddhist monuments, temples and monasteries at this place. The key points of interest of Bodh Gaya are the Bodhi tree, the Nice Buddha statue, Dungeshwari Caves, Bodhi Sarovar and Chankaramana.