India
Bodh Gaya
The Buddhist pilgrimage centre associated with Buddha’s enlightenment.
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A trusted travel and pilgrimage guide to Kushinagar, the Four Sacred Places and the wider Buddhist heritage journey across India and Nepal.
THE FOUR SACRED PLACES
Follow the Buddha’s journey.
Four destinations connected to the defining moments of the Buddha’s life — one powerful pilgrimage journey.
PLAN YOUR PILGRIMAGE
From one sacred place to the next.
Use destination guides, practical travel information and local services to shape your own journey.
FOUR SACRED PLACES
→Lumbini → Bodh Gaya → Sarnath → Kushinagar
Nepal + India · Flexible duration
BUDDHIST DESTINATIONS
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Discover the wider network of Buddhist heritage destinations across India and Nepal.
India
Kapilavastu / Piprahwa
Archaeological area associated with the ancient Sakya/Kapilavastu tradition.
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India
Kushinagar
International Buddhist pilgrimage centre associated with the Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha.
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Nepal
Lumbini
UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist pilgrimage destination traditionally identified as Buddha’s birthplace.
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India
Sarnath
Buddhist pilgrimage site associated with Buddha’s first teaching.
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India
Shravasti
Ancient Buddhist site associated with Buddha’s long stays and teaching tradition.
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Original, source-grounded Buddhist history, pilgrimage knowledge and practical travel reading.
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Kushinagar to Shravasti and Kapilavastu/Piprahwa
A northern Uttar Pradesh route for visitors interested in the wider Buddhist landscape.
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Kushinagar to Sarnath: Building a Buddhist Heritage Route
A practical way to connect Kushinagar with Sarnath and the Varanasi region.
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Kushinagar to Lumbini: Planning an India–Nepal Pilgrimage
How to think about the Kushinagar–Lumbini connection when planning a cross-border Buddhist journey.
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Two-Day Kushinagar Pilgrimage Plan
A slower Kushinagar plan for pilgrims who want time for temples, archaeology and reflection.
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One-Day Kushinagar Pilgrimage Itinerary
A simple one-day plan covering the core Kushinagar pilgrimage area without rushing.
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International Buddhist Temples of Kushinagar
Kushinagar’s modern pilgrimage identity is also visible in monasteries and temples built by Buddhist communities from different countries.
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Everything you need before you arrive.
Arrival, entry information, money, SIM, local transport, temple etiquette, health and safety — in one practical guide.
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SAFETY
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