Bodhgaya
Everything that is said in the glory of Bodhgaya falls short because of the reverie and the sacredness associated with the site. Located in the East Bihar, it was the place where Buddha in pursuit of the real meaning of life beyond any pain and suffering finally gained enlightenment under the Banyan Tree - now known and revered as Bodhi Tree.

A UNESCO world heritage site, Bodhgaya forms an inevitable part of Buddhist Circuit in India visited by the world. Even today it attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.Ask For Bihar Tour

Pragbodhi
Near Bodhgaya, Pragbodhi is the site where Buddha practiced austerities in order to find the awakening and the solution of life from pain and suffering. Located on the top of mountain, the site has several ancient stupas along with a small Tibetan Buddhist temple.

Barabar Caves
The oldest surviving rock cut caves in India; Barabar is located on the twin hills of Barabar and Nagarjuni. Carved in the Mauryan times, the caves have the larger Buddhist Chaitya including stupa emblems, elephant engravings, circular vaulted chambers with rectangular mandapa and a curved architrave.

Champanagar
Champanagar in the Bhagalpur district is the place visited by Lord Buddha many times. Also, the site witnessed some of the important discourses and sermons from Lord Buddha including Kandaraka Sutta, Sonadanda Sutta, etc.

One of the prime attractions of Champanagar is a tank known as Gaggara's Lotus Lake where lotuses bloom. On the banks of the lake is a grove of huge Champaka trees, which is believed to be the most favored spot of Buddha. Another lake, Sarovana Talab yielded a number of Buddha statues in 1900’s - the time when the lake was cleaned.

Dona
There is a legend behind Dona Stupa. After Buddha’s Parinirvana and cremation, a dispute ensued between the four Buddha disciples over the division of his mortal ashes. Eventually the task of fair division of the ashes was ensued to a Brahmin named Dona. He divided the ashes into eight equal halves for the claimants. The disciples, satisfied by his fairness presented him the vessel in which the ashes had been stored. The stupa at Dona enshrines the very same holy vessel which is now reduced to a grassy mound. A Hindu temple is built over the mound where the idol of goddess Tara is worshipped.

Ghosrawan
Once a very large and elaborate Buddhist Vihara, Ghosrawan presently contains the relics of the same. To enshrine the presence of Lord Buddha in the area, the 10 feet statue black stone statue of meditating Buddha is carved. Few kilometers towards the south Ghosrawan is Tetravan, where a temple showcases an extensive collection of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

Gurpa
Gurpa enshrines the Mahakassapa, the successor of Lord Buddha who is still believed to be waiting for the arrival of Maitreya, the future Buddha. When Mahakassapa, the successor of Lord Buddha himself realised that his life was nearing its end, he moved towards Kukkutapadagiri, a mountain resort close to his heart. During the passage, the group experienced various obstacles like falling of rocks that hindered the journey further. But nothing stopped him from his ultimate journey of life. He struck all these rocks with the accompanying group which paved way for his journey. After he reached the hill top, the hollow space was formed in the rocks where he indulged himself into the deep meditation. Followed by this, the rock crater closed around him. This sacred mountain where Mahakassapa is enshrined is known as Gurpa. According to scriptures, the future Buddha or Maitreya will first visit Kukkutapadagiri, raise Mahakassapa out of mountain; get Buddha’s robe from him and then begin his journey of dispensation.