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Buddhist tours of Northern India
focus on the "Buddhist Circuit," covering key pilgrimage sites where the Buddha lived and taught, primarily in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Major destinations include Bodh Gaya (enlightenment), Varanasi and Sarnath (first sermon), Kushinagar (parinirvana), and Rajgir and Nalanda (monastic and academic history). Many tours also extend to Lumbini (birthplace) in Nepal and can be combined with the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur) for a broader cultural experience, says incredibleindiatour.net.
Key destinations in Northern India
Bodh Gaya: Site of the Bodhi Tree and the Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Sarnath: Location of the Deer Park, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Kushinagar: The place where Buddha entered parinirvana; features the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa.
Rajgir: A place where Buddha delivered many important sermons.
Nalanda: Home to the ruins of the world's oldest monastic university.
Varanasi: A major cultural and spiritual hub that includes Sarnath on its outskirts.
Sravasti: Associated with Buddha's life and teachings, often a stop on longer tours.
Vaishali: Where Buddha gave his last sermon.
Potential tour elements
Nepal extension: Many tours include Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, in Nepal.
Golden Triangle combination: Some packages integrate the Buddhist circuit with the popular tourist sites of Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), and Jaipur.
Diverse itineraries: Options range from shorter trips focusing on specific areas to longer journeys that cover multiple states and even cross into Nepal, according to Tour My India and Third Eye Travel.
Tour styles: Tours can be arranged with various modes of transport, including private vehicles, domestic flights, and even a Buddhist Circuit tourist train, notes Himalayan Glacier Adventure and Travel Company and Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train.
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