Explore the spiritual journey of Buddhist pilgrimage with Bodhisattva Travels, your expert guide to the sacred sites of India and Nepal. Walk in the footsteps of the Buddha at Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Rajgir, Vaishali, Sankasya, and Sravasti — the iconic locations of the Buddhist Circuit. We also offer diverse travel experiences including wildlife safaris, adventure tours, heritage explorations, and educational trips. Discover the origins of Buddhism and immerse yourself in its rich history and practices with our tailored tours
Explore the spiritual journey of Buddhist pilgrimage with Bodhisattva Travels, your expert guide to the sacred sites of India and Nepal. Walk in the footsteps of the Buddha at Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Rajgir, Vaishali, Sankasya, and Sravasti — the iconic locations of the Buddhist Circuit. We also offer diverse travel experiences including wildlife safaris, adventure tours, heritage explorations, and educational trips. Discover the origins of Buddhism and immerse yourself in its rich history and practices with our tailored tours
Explore the spiritual journey of Buddhist pilgrimage with Bodhisattva Travels, your expert guide to the sacred sites of India and Nepal. Walk in the footsteps of the Buddha at Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Rajgir, Vaishali, Sankasya, and Sravasti — the iconic locations of the Buddhist Circuit. We also offer diverse travel experiences including wildlife safaris, adventure tours, heritage explorations, and educational trips. Discover the origins of Buddhism and immerse yourself in its rich history and practices with our tailored tours
Sarnath, is located around 10 km from the ancient city of Varanasi and is one of the most important centers of pilgrimage for the Buddhists. It was here where Buddha preached his first sermon and the Dhammacakkra was set rolling through the preaching of Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta.
Buddha attained supreme enlightenment in Bodhgaya at the age of 35 years on the full moon night of Vesak month. After attaining enlightenment, Buddha spent the next seven weeks here, which were filled with profound spiritual significance and extraordinary events.
As Siddhartha crossed the gate, Mara, the lord of illusion, appeared in the air. Mara tempted him, promising that in seven days, Siddhartha would become a universal monarch if he stayed. But Siddhartha refused, determined to seek a path to end all suffering.
In the Sakyan kingdom of Kapilavastu, in the foothills of Himalayas in the present-day Nepal, a remarkable prediction was made at the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha. Astrologers foretold two potential destinies: if Siddhartha remained within the comforts of royal life, he would become a universal monarch, an enlightened Buddha; if he renounced the world, he would attain enlightenment as a Buddha.
Buddhism is rich with profound stories and sacred traditions, many of which revolve around the remarkable life of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became the Buddha. Among the most intriguing aspects of his narrative is the concept of Sahajatas—beings and elements said to have been born or come into existence on the very day of Buddha’s birth.
Gautam Buddha was born in 623 BC, in Lumbini . Lumbini is situated in the foothills of Himalayas in Nepal. His father Suddhodhana was the Sakya king of Kapilvastu and mother Mahamaya was princess of Devadaha.
For devout followers of Buddhism and spiritual seekers alike, the Eight Great Places of Buddhist Pilgrimage stand as profound reminders of the Buddha’s journey to enlightenment and his enduring legacy. These sacred sites inspire faith and reverence and offer an opportunity to retrace the steps of the Enlightened One.