Bihar

Vaishali Ashoka pillar at VaishaliThe ancient city of Vaishali was considered one of the earliest examples of a republic. Here’s where the Buddha preached his last sermon before he attained his parinirvana. After renunciation, his spiritual training initiated here and here’s where he initiated the first...

Rajgir & Nalanda Nalanda University ruinsThe Vulture Peak at Rajgir was Buddha’s favorite retreats and here he delivered many important sermons. Buddhist caves of Saptaparni is where the first Buddhist council was held after his death.Places to see in Rajgir are Shanti Stupa to see four...

Bodh Gaya Devotees around the Bodhi Tree This is one of four main Buddhist pilgrimage sites. In Gaya, under the Bodhi Tree, the Buddha attained enlightenment. The Mahabodhi Temple which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it houses the Bodhi Tree and the Vajrasana...