Buddhist Pilgrimage Tours

Lumbini: Located in Nepal, India's northern neighbour, this place is revered by Buddhists worldwide as the place where Siddhartha Gautama later known as the Buddha was born. Vaishali: Buddhists from across the world journey to this very special place in India where The Lord delivered his last sermon and announced his impending " Nirvana". Sights to see here include the Ashok Pillar and the Lotus Tank.

Bodhgaya: The journey to this site in India where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment is a sacred pilgrimage for Buddhists worldwide. Located in Bihar, India, this site is near other holy Buddhist destinations such as Rajgir (site of the first Buddhist council), Nalanda (the site of a world famous university of Buddhist times), the holy Sapta pari cave and Venevamas. Sarnath: The site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, this is the location of the world-famous stupa

Ajanta: The journey to these Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta,India which date from the 1st century B.C. to the 6th century A.D., is a culturally enriching one These richly decorated caves, with sculptures and frescoes on their inner walls are considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, and are a UNESCO World heritage site.

Ellora: Dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aurangabad, in Maharashtra,India are 34 monasteries and temples, extending more than 2 kms. Ellora, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the civilization of ancient India to life. Not only is the Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit but, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India. A journey to the Ellora caves is worth making for it is a UNESCO World heritage site.