{"id":25780,"date":"2018-08-14T19:02:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T13:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=25780"},"modified":"2024-05-02T15:43:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T10:13:20","slug":"buddhist-pilgrimage-places-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/buddhist-pilgrimage-places-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Most Important Buddhist Pilgrimage Places"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Buddha was the greatest sage and mystic of the East and one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the world. On his preachings, philosophy and 4 noble truths were founded Buddhism, the 4th largest religion in the world today. He was called \u2018the Awakened One\u2019 or \u2018the Enlightened one\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buddha was born in 563 BCE in the part of India which is now Nepal, set in motion the Wheel of Dhamma in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and all of Southeast Asia, including Japan and China. There are several important Buddhist sites in India to embark on a spiritual journey like no other. We\u2019ve divided them into Buddhist spiritual sites, Buddhist monasteries and ancient Buddhist cave sites. Take a look at 18 essential Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buddhist Tourist Places In India: Pilgrimage Sites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Bodh Gaya<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26801\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Devotees-around-the-Bodhi-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Devotees around the Bodhi Tree\" class=\"wp-image-26801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Devotees-around-the-Bodhi-Tree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Devotees-around-the-Bodhi-Tree-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Devotees-around-the-Bodhi-Tree-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Devotees-around-the-Bodhi-Tree-740x496.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Devotees around the Bodhi Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of four main Buddhist pilgrimage sites. In Gaya, under the Bodhi Tree, the Buddha attained enlightenment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mahabodhi Temple which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it houses the Bodhi Tree and the Vajrasana or Diamond Throne, the Mahabodhi Stupa, an 80-foot Buddha statue, a lotus pond, a meditation garden, Chinese, Japanese, Bhutanese, Taiwanese, Bangladeshi, Thai and Tibetan monasteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Gaya, Bihar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Sarnath<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26802\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dhamek-Stupa-Sarnath.jpg\" alt=\"Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath\" class=\"wp-image-26802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dhamek-Stupa-Sarnath.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dhamek-Stupa-Sarnath-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dhamek-Stupa-Sarnath-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dhamek-Stupa-Sarnath-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a sacred site where the Buddha delivered his first sermon, &nbsp;taught the Dhamma (including the four noble truths and eightfold path) and formed the Sangha (monastic community). In Sarnath lies the Dhamek Stupa (128 feet high) as well as relics of other ancient stupas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ashoka Pillar remains are also here. Visit the Sarnath Museum to see the lion capital which is the National Emblem of India. Also, visit several monasteries from other Buddhist nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Kushinagar<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26803\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddha-statue-at-Mahaparinirvana-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Buddha statue at Mahaparinirvana Temple\" class=\"wp-image-26803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddha-statue-at-Mahaparinirvana-Temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddha-statue-at-Mahaparinirvana-Temple-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddha-statue-at-Mahaparinirvana-Temple-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddha-statue-at-Mahaparinirvana-Temple-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Buddha statue at Mahaparinirvana Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another major pilgrimage site, Kushinagar is the place where the Buddha attained Parinirvana (nirvana after death). The Buddha breathed his last here. The site is mainly visited not by regular tourists but devout Buddhist followers and monks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Parinirvana Stupa has the reclining statue of \u2018dying Buddha\u2019, Ramabhar Stupa which is the cremation site of the Buddha and Matha Kuar Shrine which has a giant statue of the Buddha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Near Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Shravasti<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26804\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddhist-monks-at-Angulimala-Stupa.jpg\" alt=\"Buddhist monks at Angulimala Stupa\" class=\"wp-image-26804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddhist-monks-at-Angulimala-Stupa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddhist-monks-at-Angulimala-Stupa-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddhist-monks-at-Angulimala-Stupa-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Buddhist-monks-at-Angulimala-Stupa-740x436.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Buddhist monks at Angulimala Stupa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An ancient city, one of the largest during the Buddha\u2019s lifetime is a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists or lay travellers. Buddha spent most of the time after enlightenment in Shravasti. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Twin Miracle was said to have occurred here, where the Buddha emitted flames from the upper part of his body and water from the lower. Places of interest are Jetavana Monastery, Anathapindika and Angulimala Stupas and Anandabodhi Tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Near West Rapti River, Uttar Pradesh<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Sankasya or Sankassa<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26805\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Pilgrims-at-Sankassa.jpg\" alt=\"Pilgrims at Sankassa\" class=\"wp-image-26805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Pilgrims-at-Sankassa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Pilgrims-at-Sankassa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Pilgrims-at-Sankassa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Pilgrims-at-Sankassa-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Pilgrims at Sankassa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this ancient site is where the Buddha is said to have returned after preaching the dhamma in the world of gods (devas or celestial beings) after the twin miracle was performed by him. The Buddha is said to have descended here accompanied by Indra and Brahma after preaching the dhamma to his mother in heaven. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the olden times&#8217; ladders were built where Buddha lay his foot upon the descent, but now you can see Ashoka Pillar and a shrine with an elephant where the Buddha put his right foot on the ground. Also visit Burmese and Korean temples here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Rajgir &amp; Nalanda<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26806\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Nalanda-University-ruins.jpg\" alt=\"Nalanda University ruins\" class=\"wp-image-26806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Nalanda-University-ruins.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Nalanda-University-ruins-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Nalanda-University-ruins-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Nalanda-University-ruins-740x490.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Nalanda University ruins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vulture Peak at Rajgir was Buddha\u2019s favorite retreats and here he delivered many important sermons. Buddhist caves of Saptaparni is where the first Buddhist council was held after his death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Places to see in Rajgir are Shanti Stupa to see four beautiful Buddha statues, Gridhakuta Hill where he delivered Lotus Sutra and Prajnaparamita, Jivakameavan Gardens and Ajatshatru Fort. Visit Nalanda about 15 kms away to see the world heritage site of Nalanda Mahavihara, an important teaching place where main Buddhist streams of thoughts originated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Bihar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Vaishali<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26807\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ashoka-pillar-at-Vaishali.jpg\" alt=\"Ashoka pillar at Vaishali\" class=\"wp-image-26807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ashoka-pillar-at-Vaishali.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ashoka-pillar-at-Vaishali-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ashoka-pillar-at-Vaishali-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ashoka-pillar-at-Vaishali-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Ashoka pillar at Vaishali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ancient city of Vaishali was considered one of the earliest examples of a republic. Here\u2019s where the Buddha preached his last sermon before he attained his parinirvana. After renunciation, his spiritual training initiated here and here\u2019s where he initiated the first woman disciple Gautami into his order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Ashoka Pillar near the remains of a brick stupa where the last sermon was delivered, and pay respects at the Coronation Pond which contains the ashes of the Buddha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Bihar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Lumbini<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26808\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/World-Peace-Pagoda-in-Lumbini.jpg\" alt=\"World Peace Pagoda in Lumbini\" class=\"wp-image-26808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/World-Peace-Pagoda-in-Lumbini.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/World-Peace-Pagoda-in-Lumbini-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/World-Peace-Pagoda-in-Lumbini-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/World-Peace-Pagoda-in-Lumbini-740x480.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>World Peace Pagoda in Lumbini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although technically located in Nepal, Lumbini forms the fourth important pilgrimage places in Buddhism, it can be easily reached from India. This is where the Buddha was born. It is also a world heritage site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several temples, monasteries and monuments you can visit here. Places to see are the Ashoka Pillar, 2nd century BCE Buddhist temples, the Lumbini Museum and the Japanese Peace Stupa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Rupandehi, Province No 5, Nepal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buddhist Tourist Places In India: Important Buddhist Monasteries in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Key Monastery<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26809\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Key-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Key Monastery\" class=\"wp-image-26809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Key-Monastery.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Key-Monastery-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Key-Monastery-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Key-Monastery-740x344.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Key Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at an altitude of more than 13,000 feet, Key Monastery is an important Tibetan centre of religious training for Llamas. A stunning work of monastic architecture, the monastery has various murals and houses a good collection of scriptures and Buddha images. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beautiful 3-storeyed monastery is located in a remote region, thus visited by adventure travellers and hardcore Buddha followers. Visit from May to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Spiti Valley. Himachal Pradesh<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Dalai Lama Temple Complex, Dharamshala<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26810\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dalai-Lama-with-supporters.jpg\" alt=\"Dalai Lama with supporters\" class=\"wp-image-26810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dalai-Lama-with-supporters.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dalai-Lama-with-supporters-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dalai-Lama-with-supporters-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dalai-Lama-with-supporters-740x478.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Dalai Lama with supporters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main seat of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama Temple is an ornate monastery complex, colourful and enchanting. The residence of Dalai Lama is also here. He delivers his sermons here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple has a large idol of the Buddha. Morning and evening chants here are immensely captivating and this is an interesting place to spot the llamas performing their daily duties. Also visit Norbulingka Institute and Namgyal Monastery in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Mcleodganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Tawang Monastery<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26811\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tawang-Monastery-Library.jpg\" alt=\"Tawang Monastery Library\" class=\"wp-image-26811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tawang-Monastery-Library.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tawang-Monastery-Library-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tawang-Monastery-Library-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tawang-Monastery-Library-740x490.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Tawang Monastery Library<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the largest Buddhist monastery in India and the second largest in the world. Tawang Monastery is one of the most popular places for a Buddhist spiritual tour, visited equally by tourists and monks and followers. Located at a height of 10,000 feet, the monastery is set in a picturesque setting of the Tawang valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decorated tall statue of the Buddha in the main hall and the sacred texts in the library are worth seeing. The monastery is vibrantly colorful, serene and the architecture, decor and murals are breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read more about <strong>20 Top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-tawang\/\">places to visit in Tawang<\/a> &#8211; A pristine city in Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Rumtek Monastery<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26812\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Monks-at-Rumtek.jpg\" alt=\" Monks at Rumtek\" class=\"wp-image-26812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Monks-at-Rumtek.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Monks-at-Rumtek-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Monks-at-Rumtek-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Monks-at-Rumtek-740x552.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Monks at Rumtek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Famous for being the Dharma Chakra Centre, Rumtek Monastery is a political and spiritual centre of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main temple is richly coloured and beautifully decorated, and there is a bejewelled golden shrine commemorating the guru of the Kagyu lineage. The ancient relics and scriptures, as well as the architecture, are one of the best in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Gangtok, Sikkim<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Namdroling Monastery<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26813\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Statues-at-the-monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Statues at the monastery\" class=\"wp-image-26813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Statues-at-the-monastery.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Statues-at-the-monastery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Statues-at-the-monastery-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Statues-at-the-monastery-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Statues at the monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A place which over 5000 monks and nuns call home, Namdroling Monastery is an important spiritual centre of Nyingma Tibetan Buddhism. It has humble beginnings as the founder Pema Norbu Rinpoche started to build it when he had only Rs 300 to his name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was first made out of bamboos, but now has great big premises, colourful architecture, peaceful ambience and a heavy footfall of tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: &nbsp;<\/strong>Bylakuppe, Karnataka<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Thiksey Monastery<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26814\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14.jpg\" alt=\"Maitreya Buddha statue\" class=\"wp-image-26814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14-740x497.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Maitreya Buddha statue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the Potala Palace in Tibet which is the world\u2019s largest monastery, Thiksey Monastery belongs to the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a gargantuan 12 storeyed building which is constructed in ascending order and houses several stupas, statues, and relics of the ancient times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is famous for the Maitreya Buddha idol which is as tall as two storeys. The monastery has made notable contributions in uplifting the status of nuns in the Buddhist tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Ladakh, J&amp;K<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Ghoom Monastery<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26815\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ghoom-Monastery-interior.jpg\" alt=\"Ghoom Monastery interior\" class=\"wp-image-26815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ghoom-Monastery-interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ghoom-Monastery-interior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ghoom-Monastery-interior-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ghoom-Monastery-interior-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Ghoom Monastery interior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Ghoom Monastery or Yiga Choeling Monastery is an important centre for the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is famous for a huge 15 feet tall statue of Maitreya Buddha. It was built by a Mongolian astrologer and monk in 1850. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several precious volumes of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy in the library collection. Two oil lamps in front of the Maitreya Buddha are kept burning all through the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Ghum, West Bengal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buddhist Tourist Places In India: Important ancient Buddhist sites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Ajanta Caves<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26816\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ajanta-Caves.jpg\" alt=\"Ajanta Caves\" class=\"wp-image-26816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ajanta-Caves.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ajanta-Caves-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ajanta-Caves-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ajanta-Caves-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Ajanta Caves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are magnificent Buddhist rock-cut caves which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. They date back to the 2nd century BCE to 480 CE. Visit to be amazed by rock-cut Buddhist deities, depictions of Buddha\u2019s past lives and rebirths, and ancient religious Buddhist art along with monasteries and prayer halls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paintings from the Jataka Tales are exceptionally awesome. Whether you are a history buff, a tourist or a Buddhist, Ajanta Caves should be on the list of must-visit Buddhist sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Aurangabad, Maharashtra<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Bojjannakonda<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26817\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rock-cut-Buddha-at-Bojjannakonda.jpg\" alt=\"Rock cut Buddha at Bojjannakonda\" class=\"wp-image-26817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rock-cut-Buddha-at-Bojjannakonda.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rock-cut-Buddha-at-Bojjannakonda-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rock-cut-Buddha-at-Bojjannakonda-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rock-cut-Buddha-at-Bojjannakonda-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Rock cut Buddha at Bojjannakonda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient Buddhist caves at Bojjannakonda, Bavikonda, Thotlakonda and Pavuralakonda are all a few kilometres away from each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These were important monasteries and teaching centres in the past that housed monks and travellers. They are believed to be made between 4th to 9th centuries A.D. They hold ancient stupas and rock carvings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Andhra Pradesh<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Karla and Bhaja Caves<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-26818\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Prayer-Hall-at-Bhaja.jpg\" alt=\"Prayer Hall at Bhaja\" class=\"wp-image-26818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Prayer-Hall-at-Bhaja.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Prayer-Hall-at-Bhaja-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Prayer-Hall-at-Bhaja-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Prayer-Hall-at-Bhaja-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Prayer-Hall-at-Bhaja-740x417.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Prayer Hall at Bhaja<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient groups of rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BCE, these caves are impressive heritage sites of Buddhism in India. 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