Buddhist sector tour from varanasi to Delhi

varanasi

1. sarnath Museum
2. ganga river
3. Kashi Vishwanath Temple
4. Hanuman Temple
5. Durgamata Temple
6. manas mandir
7.Bharat Mata Temple
8. BHU University

Bodhgaya

Bodhi Tree, Bodh Gaya Overview
The Bodhi Tree, located 100 kilometres to the south of Patna in the north Indian state of Bihar, is perhaps the most prominent and respected sacred places in Buddhism because of the rich historical significance attached to it. It is under this tree that Prince Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher who later became to be known as the Buddha, attained enlightenment. It is believed that Prince Siddhartha had to sit and meditate under this tree for seven days. Later on, a shrine known as Animisalocana Cetiya was erected on the spot where he had sat down. A small temple was also built near the Bodhi tree in the 7th century.

Khushinagar

Kushinagar is a holy place which is based on great historic and spiritual significance. It was crowned as an esteemed pilgrimage center of the Buddhists which is located in the Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Tourists from every corner of the globe come here in search of peace.

Kushinagar has numerous stupas (a heap like structure holding Buddhist remnants, once thought to be places of Buddhist worship, typically the remains of a saint) and viharas (a vihara is an Indian Buddhist monastery),which are almost finished but still have their own charm and importance in the life of the people. Most of these structures ruined in the period between the 3rd and the 5th centuries.

The Muktabandhana Stupa is considered the most important destination in Kushinagar which houses the last cremated remains of Lord Buddha. It has a beautiful idol of Lord Buddha which is carved by a monk and restored by king Haribala during the period of 413-455 A.D.

There are two striking temples: the Nirvana temple and the Mathakaut temple. It is placed near the Nirvana temple where Lord Buddha breathed his last. It is located at Khushinagar where one can see a black stone image of Lord Buddha during excavations.

The Wat Thai temple is one of the major attractions of Kushinagar, which is built in a typical Thai-Buddhist architectural style.

Sarasvarti

Sravasti has been identified with the remains at Saheth-Maheth, situated on the banks of the river Rapti. It was the capital of ancient Kosala kingdom and is sacred to the Buddhists because it is here that Lord Buddha performed the greatest of his miracles to confound the Tirthika heretics. These miracles include Buddha creating multiple images of himself, which has been a favourite theme of Buddhist art. It is well-connected with good roads constructed under Buddhist-Circuit.

1. About 15km from Bahraich lies this sprawling complex of Buddhist stupas and ruins, believed to be founded by the mythological king Sravast, the town played host to Buddha for 27 years and was his annual rainy season retreat.

2. It was the capital of the ancient Koshal empire and here the Buddha showed his divine prowess to impress upon the non-believers.

3. The excellently-preserved ruins have a meditative air around them and amid them stands an ancient Bodhi Vriksh (tree).

4.The huge World Peace Bell in Sravasti established with Japanese help, is said to convey the message of humanity through its toll.

Agra

Agra is a major tourist destination because of its many Mughal-era buildings, most notably the TajMahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Agra, the land of the TajMahal, the monument that has come to eternally symbolize love, is a city of rich historical and architectural heritage which is visited by a large number of tourists every year. Though TajMahal is the single largest tourist attraction of this city

Agra Fort

Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the TajMahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city.It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the KhasMahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.

Taj Mahal

The TajMahal is synonymous to love and romance. The name "TajMahal" was derived from the name of Shah Jahan's wife, MumtazMahal, and means "Crown Palace". The purity of the white marble, the exquisite ornamentation, precious gemstones used and its picturesque location, all make a visit to the TajMahal gain a place amongst the most sought-after tours in the world. However, until you know the love story behind the construction of the TajMahal, the beauty of the same would not enliven in your heart and mind and instead would come up as just another beautiful building/monument.

Mathura

Mathura is believed to be the birthplace of Krishna, which is located at the Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex.The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna JanmaBhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which VishramGhat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th-century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.

Vrindavan
Vrindavan is a holy town in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The Hindu deity Krishna is said to have spent his childhood here. It's home to temples, many dedicated to Krishna and his lover, the deity Radha. At BankeBihari Temple, the curtain in front of Krishna's statue is opened and closed every few minutes. At Radha Raman Temple, a gold plate beside Krishna signifies Radha. PremMandir is a huge white marble temple.