Bodhgaya: Bodh Gaya is the place where Gautama Buddha attained supreme Enlightenment. Pearls of Bodhgaya include the historic Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha, then known as Gautama, attained enlightenment. Ratnagar, the place where enlightened Buddha spent one week and where it is believed that five colors emitted from his body. Nalanda: Gautama Buddha frequently visited Nalada in the 6th century BC. It is said that the Lord Buddha found this place prosperous and developing. The tourists get a sense of that period by visiting the Nalanda University Archaeological Complex and Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Institute. Other places of interest are the Swarna Gufa, Griddhakuta Parvat, and Vishwa Shanti Stupa.

Ajanta and Ellora:

Ajanta and Ellora are on World Heritage List. Ajanta was once the retreat of Buddhists. The thirty caves of Ajanta were carved out of rock. Inside are the caves showing the life of Buddha and magnificent frescos and sculptures. Ellora Caves have impressive 34 Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Temples out of which 12 are Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD).

Others:

The history of Buddhism originated long time back in this land of spirituality. Other important Buddhist sites in India are Amravati, Kapilavastu, Kosambi, Lauriya Nandangarh and Sanchi Stupa.