Shravasti
Ananda, a disciple of the Buddha, planted a sapling of the Bodhi tree at Shravasti.

Lumbhini
The Buddha was born at Lumbhini. The footprints of the Buddha are enshrined in the Mayadevi Temple.

Kushinagar
The Buddha attained Mahaparnirvana at Kushinagar. The golden statue of the sleeping Buddha is a moving picture.

Vaishali
Here the Buddha took a retreat during the monsoons. Some of his ashes were also brought back to Vailshali.

Nalanda
Buddhists monks were drawn to Nalanda which was a centre for learning.

Rajgir
Several Buddhists councils were held here. The Veluvan and Bimbisara jail are places of Buddhist significance.

Bodhgaya
The Mahabodi temple complex was constructed at the historical site where the Buddha attained enlightenment while meditating under the Bodhi tree.

Sarnath
The Buddha set the wheel of Dharma in motion in the Deer Park.