Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date：2018-12-05 Varanasi Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest cities in India and among the world’s most ancient continuously inhabited cities. Located on the western bank of the Ganges River in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is revered as the spiritual capital of…

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date：Dec 6，2018 Bodh Gaya Bodh Gaya is one of the most important sacred sites in Buddhism, Bodh Gaya is one of the most important sacred sites in Buddhism, located approximately 10 kilometers south of Gaya in Bihar, India. It is renowned as the place where Siddhartha Gautama, later known as…

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date: DEC 07, 2018 Vulture Peak (Ling Shan) Vulture Peak, also known as Gṛdhrakūṭa, is located near Rajgir in Uttar Pradesh, India, and is one of the most significant Buddhist sacred sites. Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, delivered many teachings here, including the Lotus Sutra. Vulture Peak is renowned for its…

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date: DEC 08, 2018 Vaisali Vaisali, an ancient and renowned city in India, was one of the significant places where Buddha preached. It served as the capital of the Vajji Republic, known for its thriving commerce, culture, and as one of the earliest democracies in history, establishing a republican system…

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date: DEC 09, 2018 Ramabhar Stupa The Ramabhar Stupa, located in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, is a renowned Buddhist site. According to Buddhist scriptures, this stupa marks the place where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, was cremated after attaining Mahaparinirvana. Following his cremation, the Buddha’s relics were distributed among eight kingdoms…

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date: DEC 10, 2018 Lumbini Lumbini, located in southern Nepal, is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and one of the Four Great Buddhist Holy Sites. According to Buddhist scriptures, Buddha was born here in 623 BCE under a sal tree while Queen Maya was strolling in the garden….

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date: DEC 11, 2018 Jetavana Monastery Jetavana Monastery, formally known as Jetavana Anathapindika Arama, was the first officially established Buddhist monastic community in history. Located in the ancient city of Shravasti (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India), it was built on land purchased by the wealthy benefactor Anathapindika (Sudatta) from Prince Jeta,…

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date: DEC 12, 2018 The Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, is one of the most famous monuments in the country and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built between 1631 and 1653 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory…

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date: DEC 13, 2018 National Museum of India The National Museum of India, located in New Delhi, is one of the largest and most significant museums in India. Established in 1949, the museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts and artworks spanning from prehistoric times to the modern era, showcasing…