Formerly known as Bombay,
Mumbai has become one of the starting points for Buddhist
Pilgrimage Tours.
It is where the Elephanta Island,
known for the intricately carved Elephanta Caves is
situated.
Before pilgrims begin their own journey
towards enlightenment, they first get a taste of the
Kamla Nehru Park that provides a great view of Mumbai
and and Arabian Sea.
Mani Bhawan, a small museum showcasing the life
and works of Mahatma Ghandi is also visited.
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A trip to the Waghora Valley, North East of Aurangabad,
features about 30 outstanding rock-cut caves that are exclusively
Buddhist and reflects a fusion of architecture, painting
and sculpture. These sites serve as refreshers to a Buddha
Tour Package India.
Another 30 kilometers from Aurangabad lies the Temples
of Ellora, which encompasses Jainism, Hinduism and of
course, Buddhism.
The 34 fine rock cut cave temples and monasteries as
well however, do not much the brilliance of the Kailasa
Temple, which is carved out of monolith and has taken
100 years to complete. These are popular sites for Buddha
Tours India.
Many travelers around the world taking Indian Temple
Tours stop by Saanchi Stupa, an unruffled hill capped
by a group of monasteries, stupas, temples and pillars. |
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This is found in Bhopal, one of the favorite sites for Indian
Temple Tours. The Indian Buddhist Temples Tour then proceeds
to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.
Entirely made of white marble
and decorated with lovely Pietra Dura, the Taj remains
a sight to behold for Buddhist Holiday India excursionists.
Next stop is Varanasi, an essential destination for
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour India since it is where the
Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Buddha Temple Tour India circuit then goes full blast by visiting several temples such as the Vishwanath Temple, the Bharat Mata Temple and the Tulsi Manas Temple, which is dedicated to the Lord Rhama.
Other stops for Buddha tours are Bhodhgaya, Kushinagar and LUmbini, the birthplace of the Buddha.
Extensive packages will cover almost all significant Buddhism sites and would take about 15 days to complete.
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