Since so many religious places are available in India therefore it is now treated as the most popular spiritual place in this world. If you interested to attend any religious tours, then nothing can be the best option other than Buddhist pilgrimage tours in India. Salvation and spirituality are the two mottos for attending these kinds of tours. Both Buddhism and Jainism have its origins from India and thus pilgrimages who are showing their interests towards Buddhist tours should visit India once.
Bihar's Bodhgaya is the place where Lord Buddha took birth. This spiritual place is also famous as Gautama Buddha got moksha out here after three nights and three days of meditation. From this place, Buddhism got spread to different other countries like Tibet, Japan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and many more. Therefore, if you are interested in knowing the history of Buddhism then you should plan tours at India.
These tours are not only religious in nature but they also represent ancient Indian tradition and culture. Mesmerizing Buddhist monuments of India represent richest architectural splendor and this has made Buddhist tours more interesting and impactful. Some of the amazing places where Buddhism traces are found are Sikkim, tawang, Dharamshala, Lumbini, Ellora and Ajanta caves, Varanasi, Patna and Bodhgaya. All these destinations have got great legacies and on the other hand they are being surrounded by simply exotic natural beauties.
Heritage tours
Buddhist teaching places or centers are mainly treated as the most popular destinations where heritage tours are being planned. These tours will also help you to learn about Buddha's preaching. Popular pilgrimage destinations are Bodhgaya, Dharamshala, Patna, Varanasi and others. Mahabodhi temple is the most visited religious sites for which pilgrimages all across the glove are planning for Buddhist pilgrimage tours in India.
You will get a mesmerizing monument in this place revealing incredible history and life achievements of Lord Buddha. Monasteries with Buddha caves are found at ratnagiri and these caves have preserved the glorious heritage of Buddhist culture. You will get to see highly knowledgeable and religious Buddhist saints within these religious caves who are engaged in different spiritual activities. Emperor Asoka created the temple over Bodhi tree for spreading Buddhism faster.
Bihar's Grand temple has depicted the picture of different meditation postures of Lord Buddha and the tourists love to view them. Buddha's enlightment stories are being preached by the monks out there so that the pilgrims can gather necessary knowledge about Buddhism and Lord Buddha. You will also come to know about the names of the popular saints who preached the teachings of Buddha. Bihar will be the most preferable place where you will get the highest traces of Buddhism.
Buddhist festivals
Buddhist festivals are full of excitement and joy and thus they are being celebrated in a grand manner. Both teachings and life history of Lord Buddha are included within these spiritual celebrations. Some famous Buddhist festivals that are celebrated all over India are Asalha day, Hemis fair, Losar, Buddha Purnima and many more.
Lord Buddha took birth on Buddha Purnima and thus this day is celebrated gracefully all across India. In fact, on that day only he got enlightment. Buddhist community is mostly located at Ladakh and north-eastern part of India and this is why most of the pilgrimages plan their tours in these places only.
During March and February these tours are being planned so that you can take part at the popular Buddhist festivals. Ladakh is such a place where Hemis fair is being celebrated every year. Mask dances at the birthday of Guru Padmasambhava are also very much famous.
Buddhist tour-packages
You have to look for the best pilgrimage tour-operator so that you can get the best tour services and facilities. You can check out the packages for knowing about the tour facilities and the places that are getting covered. Buddhist tours can make your happy and this is why tourists love to plan for the same. The package costs are very much reliable and thus your affordability can be well suited. Make sure that the concerned tour packages you are choosing are covering all religious Buddhist places and then only you will get the actual spiritual pleasure.
Martin Wynn
