Sacred Buddhist Sites in India: 37–41

This guide covers five lesser-known Buddhist sites for pilgrims who want to go beyond the main circuit. The Maski rock edict in Karnataka is one of the few inscriptions that names Emperor Ashoka directly. Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu was once a great centre of Buddhist learning.

Bagh Caves in Madhya Pradesh hold rare Buddhist paintings, the Bharhut Stupa railings are among the oldest Buddhist carvings in India, and the Ashoka Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh in Bihar still stands after more than 2,200 years. Open each guide below for details, or ask us to add these sites to your custom pilgrimage.