Buddha Circuit Tourism

Overview:

The Buddha Circuit Tourism is one of the most spiritually significant travel experiences in the world, tracing the life and teachings of Lord Buddha across India and Nepal. This sacred circuit connects the four main pilgrimage sites — Lumbini (Birthplace), Bodhgaya (Enlightenment), Sarnath (First Sermon), and Kushinagar (Mahaparinirvana) — along with other major centers of Buddhist learning like Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, and Shravasti.

This journey takes pilgrims and travelers along the very path walked by Lord Buddha over 2,500 years ago. From ancient monasteries to serene meditation sites, the Buddha Circuit offers peace, reflection, and an understanding of Buddhist philosophy and heritage.

Major Destinations on the Buddha Circuit:

• Lumbini (Nepal): The birthplace of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, marked by the Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan Pillar.
• Bodhgaya (Bihar): Site of Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree; home to the Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh): Place of the first sermon; includes Dhamek Stupa and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar.
• Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh): The site of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana and cremation stupa.
• Rajgir & Nalanda (Bihar): Centers of Buddhist learning and meditation.
• Vaishali & Shravasti (Bihar/U.P.): Associated with Buddha’s teachings, miracles, and followers.