Overview:
India is home to the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites that commemorate the life and teachings of Lord Gautama Buddha.
From his birth in Lumbini, enlightenment in Bodhgaya, first sermon in Sarnath, to Mahaparinirvana in Kushinagar, these places together form the Buddhist Circuit — the spiritual heart of Buddhism.
Visiting these sacred sites is a pilgrimage of peace and mindfulness, drawing millions of devotees, monks, and travelers from across the world each year.
Major Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites in India
1. Lumbini – Birthplace of Lord Buddha
2. Bodhgaya – Site of Enlightenment
3. Sarnath – First Sermon Site
4. Kushinagar – Site of Mahaparinirvana
5. Rajgir (Bihar)
6. Nalanda (Bihar)
7. Vaishali (Bihar)
8. Shravasti (Uttar Pradesh)
9. Sanchi (Madhya Pradesh)
10. Ajanta & Ellora Caves (Maharashtra)