The Buddha informs his disciples in the Mahaparinirvana sutra that they can achieve merit and a noble rebirth by making pilgrimages to the locations of his birth (Lumbini), enlightenment (Bodhgaya), first teaching (Sarnath), and Nirvana (Kushinagar).

You can visit these locations and get a personal look at the self-disciplined and fabled life of Lord Buddha by taking the Buddhist tourist train.

India, the birthplace of Buddhism, has vivid recollections of its Buddhist heritage. Stupas (stone-cased molds that honored Buddha relics), Chaityas (prayer halls), and Viharas (monastic cells) were the only forms of art and architecture that it encouraged as part of its push towards austerity. For a genuinely holy experience, Buddhist Train India will assist you in getting up close and personal with each of these locations.