Buddhist Tour Sikkim – Buddhist Monastery Stupas Sikkim - Yumthang Valley - Orchid Sanctuary – Tourism in Sikkim

Sikkim is a northern state of India located blessed with majestic Himalayan ranges, lush valleys and dazzling rivers. Sikkim has lot attractions for visitors, monks, holiday-makers and onlookers. Dharma Chakra Centre is the largest monastery of Sikkim.

Major Buddhist Places in Sikkim:

Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre: It is 24 km far from Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre is the largest monastery of Sikkim.

Do-Drul Chorten: This stupa is most sacred place in Sikkim respected by thousand of Buddhists and monks. It was made by the Trulshi Rimpoche, the head of the Nyingma order of the Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.

Deer Park: The Deer Park, also known as Rustamjee Park reminiscent the first sermon of the Lord Gautam Buddha at the Deer Park in Sarnath. Deer Park is home to Himalayan Bears, Red Pandas and species of Deer.

Khecheopalri Lake: Khecheopalri Lake, also named as wishing lake is one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim. 

Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology: It is a renowned Buddhism learning center having largest collection of the books and manuscripts of the Mahayana Buddhism in the world. 

Other Major Attractions of Sikkim

Yumthang Valley: This valley is also known as the 'valley of flowers'  a home to the fast flowing tributary of the Teesta River, numerous hot springs of medicinal value and species of colorful flowers.

Government Cottage Industries Institute: The Handloom and Handicraft Centre is also referred as the Government Cottage Industries Institute protects and promotes the artisans of Sikkim and their fantastic artistic skills.

Orchid Sanctuary:  This sanctuary is home to some of the rarest Orchid species in the world. The sanctuary known for its over 454 species of Orchid collection.

Changu Lake: The Changu Lake, known as the source of lake in Bhutia language. Changu Lake is surrounded by The Alpine forest.

How to Reach:

By Air - Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is nearest airport is at Bagdogra in Sikkim.

By Rail - The nearest railway station is Siliguri (114 km) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km). These stations are connected with major cities such as Kolkata (West Bengal), Guwahati (Assam), Delhi and Luckhnow (Uttar Pradesh).

By Road: Gangtok is well connected by a road network to other districts of Sikkim along with Kolkata, Guwahati and other major places of neighboring states.
 

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Bomdila Tour - Mahayana Buddhist Monastery- Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh

Bomdila Monastery: A Mahayana Buddhist monastery in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a replica of Tibet’s Tsona Gontse Monastery. This monastery is also known as Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Lling monastery. Bomdila’s Gompa comprises a prayer hall for peace prayers, a Buddha temple and residential quarters for monks along with a study center for young monks who want to pursue monastic life.

The small town of Bomdila is decorated with panoramic view of snow-covered mountains of the eastern Himalayas. It is renowned for scenic environs, Buddhist monasteries and apple orchids. The Orchid Research and Development Station at Tippi and two other Orchid conservation sanctuaries located at Sessa and Dirang are worth seeing places.

Bomdila is a headquarters of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.  The Bomdila pass offers scenic views of Kangto and Gorichen Peaks, the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh. Bomdila has an All India Radio Relay station known as Akashvani Bomdila. It broadcasts on FM frequencies. Bomdila has a craft centre displaying local crafts.

Travelers can take amusement of trekking and hiking around Bomdila. Discover GRL Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary and apple orchards & orchid farms.

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Tawang Monastery - Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh- Monuments Monasteries Stupa Gompa- Buddhist Tour

Arunachal Pradesh is a picturesque land located in the north eastern of India. The capital city of the state is Itanagar. Tourist Attractions of Arunachal Pradesh are as thick evergreen forests, spectacular valleys, snow-clad mountains, meandering rivers, exotic variety of flora and fauna. Rich tribal culture of Arunachal Pradesh is also a big attraction for vacationers.

TAWANG a city in Arunachal Pradesh is a paradise blessed with forests, monasteries, lakes, hamlets.  Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India and second largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. 

 Tawang pulls you towards itself by its unmatched beauty and your senses wonder at the gift of nature displayed in each corner of the land. Tawang is captivating with Tibet to its northern side, Sela range of West Kameng to the east and Bhutan in the southwest direction. Breathtaking valleys, misty rivers and stunning waterfalls in Tawang give you an unforgettable experience. 

Some of major tourist attractions of Tawang are: Sela Pass, Tawang Monastery, Taktsang Gompa, Gorichen Peak, Shonga-tser Lake, Nuranang Waterfalls, Pankang Teng Tso Lake, Bumla Pass, Bap Teng Kang Waterfalls, Jaswant Garh.

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Explore Buddhist Heritage Sites - Temple Monuments Monasteries Stupas Gompa - Buddhism in India

India is multi cultural and religious country. Buddhism is one of the religions followed by a lot of people in India. This is the reason that there are numbers of temples, monasteries, stupas, gompa and monuments in India.

Stupa is like a mound or hemispherical structure containing relics. It is a remains of Buddhist monks or nuns and used as meditation. Buddhist Stupa is a hemispherical structure and it contains Buddhist relics and place of meditation.

Temple: Temple is a structure made for religious or spiritual rituals. Buddhist temple is the place of worship for Buddhists and the followers of Buddhism. It includes structures like as stupas, wat, monasteries and pagoda depends upon regions and languages.

Gompas: It is also known as ling or Buddhist ecclesiastical fortifications of learning and prayer.

Monument: It is a type of structure made for commemorate a person or event, or group. A Buddhist monument is a big factor for tourists and pilgrims from all over the world. Some states as Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Orissa are filled with numerous Buddhist sites. The number of Buddhist monuments in India is endless. Huge number of Tourists and devotees visit to India every year.

 

Some  of the most visited Buddhist sites in India are:

Amaravati Stupa: Andhra Pradesh

The Bharhut Stupa: Satna Madhya Pradesh in Central India.

Dhauli Hill: Khurda, Odisha  

Hirapur Temple: Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh

Itanagar Temple: Arunachal Pradesh. Itanagar is the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh.

Langudi: Jajpur Orissa

Maha Bodhi Temple: Bodhgaya, Bihar. Mahabodhi Vihar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ratnagiri Temple: Jajpur Orissa

Sanchi-Stupa:MadhyaPradesh

Sirpur Monastery: Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh

Udayagiri Temple: Odisha 

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Buddhist Heritage Sites in Bihar- Buddhism in Bihar- Buddhist Tour- Temples Stupas & Monasteries

There are numerous Buddhist heritage sites in Bihar. 

Bodhgaya: Bodhgaya is a sacred Buddhist sites in Bihar, India as well as Buddhism followers. Gautama attained enlightenment here and became Buddha or Tathagata.

Nalanda: It is a vital Buddhist university and religious centre for Buddhist Study.

Vaishali:  It was first place visited by Siddhartha Gautama when he left home as an ascetic. Vaishali is blessed with stupas, monasteries, temples.

Rajgir: Siddhartha Gautama had visited Rajgir during searching of truth. Vishwa Santi Stupa is world famous Buddhist heritage site in Rajgir.

Vikramshila University: Vikramshila University is one of the key attractions of Buddhism in Bihar. Vikramshila was learning centre for Tantric Buddhism or Tantrayana…

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Himachal Tour- Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh- Explore Mountains Valley Monasteries Stupas Gompa

Himachal Pradesh is located in the north-west of India. There are too many Monasteries, Gompa, Temple, Caves and stupas and also home of picturesque mountain, towns. Himachal Pradesh is also famous for its trekking, climbing, rafting, paragliding and skiing areas.

Himachal Pradesh is well known for Buddhism due to the presence of His Highness, the Holy Dalai Lama (14th), Tenzing Gyatso.

Kinnaur, Lahaul-spiti, Mcleodganj and Rewalsar have a strong Buddhist presence in Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur, one of the twelve administrative districts of Himachal Pradesh is filled with splendid mountain and valley scenery.

McLeodGanj is referred as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa”. The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley. The name "Spiti" means "The Middle Land" that means the land between Tibet and India. Rewalsar Lake is called as Tso Pema Lotus Lake.

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Kalachakra 2017- Kalachakra Initiation Bodhgaya - Buddhism in Bihar- Mahabodhi Temple

Overview of Kalachakra:

The Kalachakra tradition revolves around the concept of time (kala) and cycles (chakra): from the cycles of the planets, to the cycles of human breathing, it teaches the practice of working with the most subtle energies within one's body on the path to enlightenment. The Kalachakra deity represents a Buddha and thus omniscience. Since Kalachakra is time and everything is under the influence of time, Kalachakra knows all.

Place of the ceremony:

34th Kalachakre 2017 is going to held in Bodhgaya, a small town in Gaya district located approx 100 km away from Patna, capital of Bihar, India. Bodhgaya is known as a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrims and centered on Mahabodhi Temple which is famous because of the fact that Gautam Buddha obtained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi tree. The temple was declared as the world heritage site by UNESCO in 2002. So if you are finding your inner peace and wat to obtain some good values to help all Human beings then you can visit Bodhgaya during Kalachakra festive time from 3-17 January, 2016.

Schedule:

Kalachakra is generally continued for 12 days period. The first three days of Kalachakra from 3 – 5 January are dedicated to preparation of rituals which prepare the venue. The preparation of rituals is performed by Dalai Lama, Monks of Namgyal Monastry and senior lamas, in which they do prayers, create sand Mandala and do other important ritual. After the completion of Mandala and initiation devotees are allowed to see sand Mandala. From January 6 – 8 his holiness Dalai Lama will give primary teachings on the way to live a perfect life and interact with inner soul. On 9 January the kalachakra ritual dance will perform by the monks of Namgyal Monastry. His Holiness Dalai lama will initiate students from 10 – 13 January. On last day i.e. 14 January, a ceremony offering prayers for long life of Dalai Lama will be performed. The ceremony wraps up leaving a serene environment and positive energy in the world.

How to Reach:
Bodhgaya is a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrims located in Gaya District of Bihar, India. The town is associated with the famous Mahabodhi Temple which is famous because Gautam Buddha has gained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree which is located inside the temple. There is a beautiful lotus pond and meditation garden in Mahabodhi temple. Bodhgaya has many Buddhist temples and monasteries where you can visit and enjoy some peaceful time alone. Bodhgaya is known to be the holiest place for Buddhism followers from all over the world.

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Top 10 Monastaries of Himachal Pradesh- Buddhist Circuit Tour- Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh

There are more than 33 Buddhist monasteries in Himachal Pradesh, a beautiful state of India filled with natural beauty as snow capped mountains, rock cut valleys and majestic forests.

1. Brelengi Gompa / Monastery of Mahabodhi Society- This monastery is situated in Brelengi, a small village in Kinnaur District. It is also known as Brelengi Gompa.

2.Tabo Monastery- It is one of the oldest Buddhist monastery of India.

3. Dhankar Monastery- It is a Buddhist temple in the district of Lahaul and Spiti

4. Sakya Tenggyu Monastery / Sayka Kaza Monastery- Dalai Lama inaugurated the new Sakya Tenggyu monastery on July 9, 2009. From this place travelers can get eye-catching views of Spiti Valley.

5. Kye Monastery- Kye Monastery is multi-storied buildings. Rangoli designs along the way attract the most tourists.

6. Kibber Monastery- Kibber Monastery is very beautiful. You can take mind blowing views of Spiti Valley

7. Drikung Kagyud Gompa, Tso-Pema Ogyen Heru-kai Nyingmapa Gompa, Zigar Drukpa Kagyu Gompa- Drikung Kagyud Gompa is another picturesque monastery located in of Himachal Pradesh.  Zigar Gompa is one of the newest of the Rewalsar monasteries.  .

8. Palyul Chokhorling Monastery, Pema Ewam Chögar Gyurme Ling Monastery:  Palyul Chokhorling Monastery is located in Bir, a village in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley. Bir’s monasteries are big, grander, colorful, and intriguing.

9. Norbulingka Institute: Norbulingka Institute is situated in Dharamsala, home to the Dalai Lama. It is Half Buddhist teaching school, a quarter monasteries and a quarter luxury haven for western tourists.

10. Tsuglagkhang Complex, Namgyal Monastery, Tsuglagkhang Temple:  Namgyal Monastery is situated in Namgyal Monastery Mcleodganj, a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district.

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Top 10 Buddhist Sites in India- Life of Buddha- Buddhism in India- Buddhist Tour- Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites

Lord Buddha is the founder of Buddhist religion.

Lumbini-This is birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Pillar of Ashoka is described as The Lord Buddha was born here.  There is a stupa called as statue of Buddha.

Bodhgaya-Lord Buddha got enlightenment under a Bodhi tree, also known as banyan tree. Bodhgaya, Bihar is renowned Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

Sarnath-This is the place where Buddha sermons his first speech after enlightenment. Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh is one of the famous Buddhist heritage site in Buddhism.

Kushinagar-Lord Buddha got Parinirvana in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. See Parinirvana Stupa and Sanctuary Stupa.

Sravasti Stupa -Sravasti, Uttar Pradesh is popular for both Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage sits. There are numerous Buddhist monastery, hospice and temple.

Sanchi Stupa- The Sanchi stupa, located in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its holy scripture. It is one of the largest stupa in India. This stupa is surrounded by a railing with four carved gateways facing towards all four directions.

Kaushambi- This holy place was visited by Buddha in the 6th and 9th years after his enlightenment. He delivered numerous sermons in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. You can explore the ruins of an Ashokan Pillar and the Ghositaram Monastery.

Nalanda- It is a great place for learning in India from ancient time. Nalanda, Bihar is blessed with delightful red sandstone ruins. Nalanda was a significant university which attracts huge number of Buddhist students from each corner of the world.

Lahaul - Spiti - This holy place is located in Himachal Pradesh, one of the beautiful states of India. Lahaul has marvelous mix of Buddhism and Hinduism. There are numerous Monasteries and Temples.

Ajanta and Ellora Tour- Ajanta & Ellora are world famed for rock cut temples. There are 30 rock caves in Ajanta in the shape of a mammoth horse-shoe, nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyadri Hills. You can explore 34 cave temples, 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 caves of the Jain faith in Ellora.

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International Buddhist Conclave- India- Sarnath & Bodhgaya October- 3, 4 and 5

 Explore International Buddhist Conclave held in Sarnath & Bodhgaya.

The International Buddhist Conclave will be held in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh on October 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2016 to promote Buddhist destinations in Bodhgaya and Sarnath.

The conclave will include presentations, panel discussion, business meetings between international and domestic tour operators, an exhibition highlighting the Buddhist attractions in India, as well as visits to important Buddhist sites in and around Bodhgaya and Sarnath.   

With a view to showcase and project the Buddhist heritage and pilgrim sites, the ministry of tourism organises International Buddhist Conclave. Earlier, the conclave was organised in New Delhi and Bodhgaya (2004), Nalanda and Bodhgaya (2010), Varanasi and Bodhgaya (2012), and Bodhgaya and Varanasi (2014).   

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Buddhism in UP- Buddhist Tour Package- Buddhist Monastery Stupa Gompa

Buddhism in UP

Buddhism in Uttar Pradesh

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Buddhist Tour- Buddhist Tour Operators Delhi - Buddhism in India

Buddhist Tour is a travel company located in Delhi, capital city of India provides Buddhist packages for following destinations  such as India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Tibet and Mongolia.

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