Footsteps of Buddha

Every year streams of travellers visit India in quest of utter serenity, which is hard to find in today’s busy life. Every human soul is seeking peace of mind and soul. That’s why we have come up with the very special ‘Footsteps of Buddha’ tour package which is meant for those who understand or want to understand the depth of India’s religions and cultures. The tour takes you to some awe-inspiring Buddhist destinations where even the winds bestow a heavenly pleasure. During the tour, you can explore the finest crafted temples that depict the rich legacy of India and offer the path to salvation.

Gaya
Gaya is one destination that can turn any atheist into theist. Cladding the banks of Lilanjan River, this city remains steeped in the powers of Buddhism. ?With temples like Mahabodhi Temple, Vishnupad Temple, Bodhi Tree, etc., Gaya astonishes the world with its spiritual powers. Bodhgaya is an important place in the city that charms pilgrims seeking Nirvana. This crucible of Buddhism was built at this place where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment under a bodhi tree and became Buddha. The Great Buddha Statue here looks immensely soul soothing.

Kushinagar
An ancient town in Uttar Pradesh, Kushinagar derived its name from Kusha, the son of Lord Ram. Being a major pilgrim hub for the Buddhists in India, Kushinagar has earned great popularity around the world. Mahaparinirvana Temple here is believed to be housing the remains of Lord Buddha. The town is believed to the final resting place of Gautama Buddha.

Lumbini
Lumbini is the place where the Buddha was born. Thus, this place is considered as the Mecca of every Buddhist who visits here to connect with the divinity. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas in modern Nepal, Lumbini is one of the four holy places of Buddhism and remains a must visit destination for pilgrims.

Sravasti
A landmark in the history of Buddhism and Jainism, Sravasti is renowned for housing a collection of ruins called Sahet-Mahet. One can find numerous structures and relics of Gautam Buddha at Jetavana Monastery during the tour. The sights of Buddhist monks meditating here under Bodhi tree is a pleasurable sight to experience.

Varanasi
An abode of Buddhism, Varanasi is an ideal destination to purify your soul. It is believed that after attaining Nirvana, Buddha came to Varanasi in search of his five disciples. Situated merely 8 kilometres from Varanasi, Sarnath is a major Buddhist site venerated by the Buddhists from all across the globe. This is the place where Lord Gautam Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.