Famous for its great stupa, Sanchi is one of the most revered sites of Buddhism. Serene Buddhist architecture adorns the site and people from around the world come to witness its beauty. Though Buddha never visited Sanchi during his lifetime, the place became one of...

Situated in the Nawalparasi district of present-day Nepal, Ramgram is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. The place is not quite popular as compared to other Buddhist pilgrimage sites. However, you would be surprised to know that the stupa at Ramgram is the only...

The ancient city of Ayodhya has a lot of significance for Hindus however, it is equally important for Buddhist pilgrims who are looking to retrace the steps of Lord Buddha. Known as Saketa during the 5th and 6th century BCE, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site,...

Rajgir is a historic town in Bihar and is a very special Buddhist pilgrimage site in India. The ancient town represents the union of five major religions of India- Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, and Jainism. The diverse religious influences are kept intact in the...

Patna, presently the capital of Bihar is endowed with a rich history. Famous as Pataliputra in ancient India, it had grown into one of the most prosperous cities in the world. Do you know, besides its strong connection with the royal dynasties Mauryan and Gupta...

Varanasi in the words of Mark Twain is ‘older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together.’ True to its description, the serene city of Uttar Pradesh in North India calls for everyone who seeks...

Mathura finds its mention among the holy pilgrimage places of India and is a treasure to explore. Renowned for the holy legends associated with its name, Mathura shares a lesser-known connection with Buddhism. It is said that Lord Buddha only came to Mathura once and...

Champapuri, also known as Champanagar is one of the lesser-known holy shrines of Buddha. The small town in Bihar in North India has not received its due reverence among pilgrims and remains hidden in mystery and neglect. The holy town shares a long history with not...

Nalanda, once the greatest of the world’s ancient learning centers takes you on a journey back to its days of glory. Now in ruins, this important Buddhist pilgrimage site was an ancient Mahavihara revered Buddhist Monastery that served as an international university....

Sarnath is one of the ancient Buddhist pilgrimage sites. In fact, legend says that Buddha asked his devout followers to visit the place once in their life. It is one of the sacred four places of Buddhist pilgrimage. The Way taught by Buddha originated here and later...