City Tours

From Siddarth to Shakyamuni and finally the Buddha or the Enlightened one – an incredible transformation of a prince to an enlightened teacher, who walked the earth more than 2500 years ago.

Buddhist Sites close to Varanasi

Sarnath (12 km)
Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon, after attaining Nirvana. Ashoka Pillar, an old fort and the Ghositaram Monastery are also seen here.

Bodhgaya (225 km)
One of the holiest sites for Buddhists the world over, this is where Buddha attained enlightenment.

Kushinagar (267 km)
Buddha breathed his last with the last words, “behold now, brethren, I exhort you, saying, decay is inherent in all component things ! Work out your salvation with diligence !”.

Vaishali (300 km)
Emperor Ashoka erected a huge pillar to commemorate the spot of the last sermon.

Sravasti (320 km)
The holy place that sheltered Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens.

Kapilvastu (360 km)
Reckoned as the most important Buddhist pilgrimage center.