India has been a country of pilgrimage and culture. Once in India you would privilege yourself for gathering knowledge as to different religious facts and importance of them in ushering in peace in your life. Indian temple tour or Buddha pilgrimage tour helps you to that end.

In the morning take a city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple – The Place of Gods, India Gate – The memorial of sacrificial victim, Parliament House – The Government headquarters. In the afternoon take a city visit of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid – The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort – The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial – The memoir of father of the nation. Also get pleasure from the sound & light show in the evening.

You arrive to Jaipur. The day is to be in progress with the Elephant ride at Amer Fort, followed by the city tour covering – Hawa Mahal, Royal Observatory, City Palace, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli and Johari Bazar etc. So during Buddha travel In India you, at the same time with the Buddha temples and monasteries, can enjoy the glory of Indian culture and heritage.

On the way to Agra en-route you can visit the old desolate town of Mughal Dynasty i.e. Fatehpur Sikri. On influx, check in into hotel. Afternoon you go for city tour covering Taj Mahal, Red Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. So not only for religion or Buddhist pilgrimage travel package, you can rush to India during your holidays to take pleasure from tripping Indian temples, Buddha temples along with the historical heritage of India, by opting for Buddha holiday tour package.

Morning you move to Airport to catch flight to Varanasi. On influx, you move to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Sarnath: well known for its Dhamekh Stupa and for it being the place where Buddha advocated his first lecture enshrining the principle of his teachings into laws. Here you get the real flavor of Buddha pilgrimage tour in India. You get mental peace; you mollify your unstable mind and get rid of all psychological barriers.

At sunrise get pleasure from boat ride at River Ganges, followed by a city tour covering – Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple etc.

Stay there for two nights with expedition to Rajgir/ Nalanda / Sapta pari cavern and Venevamas. Above two days you will come across with many locales of Buddhist significance, i.e., Rajgir: an key Buddhist pilgrimage since the Buddha spend 12 years here, and the first Buddhist council after the Buddha attained Nirvana was held here, Nalanda: established in the 5th century documented as center of intellectualism.

Vaishali is a very unique place to those who come for Buddhist pilgrimage tour as The Lord preached his last lecture & proclaimed his imminent ?Nirwana”. See the majesty of Ashok Pillar – Lotus tank, Chaumukhi & advance to Kushinagar for all night stay.

Morning trip Mahanirvana Temple, the modern Japan/Srilanka Buddhist center & monasteries, then proceed to Lumbini. You realize the true fete of heavenliness in Indian temple tour, especially on Buddha tour India.

Morning visit to Ashoka’s pillar (249 BC) revived in 1890′s inside thick sal woods, a shrine of Mayadevi, the debris of an old monastery and some new stupas, then in the afternoon continue to Balrampur enroute visiting Sravasti where you will see the extensive ruins of this ancient city & Jetavana Monastery.

Buddha is considered to be the messenger of peace from heaven to this mundane world. India apart from its Hindu temples and shrines embraces many Buddhist temples and monasteries over the country. The Buddhists from over the world rush to India for having the taste of real Buddha temple tour. Sometimes Buddhist pilgrims come to trip Indian temples in quest of mental peace. In this era of unrest and terrorism mankind is searching for peace in their lives. Buddha pilgrimage tour will give you that mental peace.

Not only that many non-Buddhist rush to India to avail of Buddhist holiday pilgrimage tour during their holidays. In that case they can take pleasure from the tour, learning the religious mingle and cultural heritage of India.

In Old Delhi you visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Memorials to Nehru and Gandhi, Qutab Minar, Humayuns Tomb, Parliament House, Birla Mandir etc.

Morning early depart for a boat ride on the Holy River Ganges viewing the cracking of dawn and the religions rites being performed on the River bank. Afternoon you go out for excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha preached his first lecture. This is the place that makes you feel why one should come to India for Buddha tour.

Morning leave by surface for Bodhgaya the place where Buddha attained enlightenment. Next morning depart by surface for Rajgir. On arrival sightseeing and lunch continuing on to Patna en route visiting Nalanda, the ancient Buddhist centres for leaning.

Now you depart by air for Calcutta- the city of joy and liveliness. Afternoon you go out for sightseeing of Calcutta city. In Calcutta also there are Buddha temples for touring.

Then you will go to Kalimpong. Morning you leave for Gangtok. Leave for full day trip of the Rumtek Monastery and the city. Morning depart by surface for Bagdogra abiding on to the airport for departure by air for Delhi. With all these your Buddha tour India comes to an end but once you get the taste this will pull you back to visit India for Buddha pilgrimage India tour.

When the publishers of the Lonely Planet travel guides issued their annual list of the best travel destinations for this year there were a few surprises. Gone were some of the over-priced, over-crowded tourist traps of previous years. There are some new entries to peak the curiosity and provide ever-expanding new vistas and experiences for the crowd-weary world traveler. Here?s a partial list in reverse order.

9. Germany An old favorite that still can pull its weight with the tourism crowd and one of only two European entries that made the list, Germany has much to offer. More than just Oktoberfest, beer and sausages, travelers can delight in specialties from each of the country?s regions.

8. Colombia A stunning surprise entry on the list for the first time, Colombia may be know for its drug-trafficking and civil war violence, but it?s also the world?s leading producer of fine emeralds. It?s the world?s second leading producer of coffee after Brazil, but the quality of the rich, mild coffee produced here is second to none. One of South America?s most beautiful countries, scenic delights range from still-active volcanoes like the smoldering Galeras to the bubbling mud spews of Totumo near Colombia?s Atlantic coast.

7. India Mythical, mysterious, enchanting and a hundred more adjectives besides, how could this wondrous place not be on anyone?s wish list of travel destinations? A large percentage, up to 75%, of the population living in large cities speaks at least passable English. I?m surprised it?s only number eight. But it is on the list and deservedly so. Food, festivals, culture and history pour into the streets at every turn

6. Canada June, July and August are peak tourism months for the USA?s giant Northern neighbor. English is the language of all Canada?s provinces with French being the language of choice in the province of Quebec. There are marvelous winter festivals in Quebec City and francophone Montreal to delight the senses for willing to brave the frigid minus forty and below temperatures. There?s plenty to keep you warm though.

5. Antarctica Not only know as ?that frozen continent at the bottom of the world?, Antarctica is now featured in a number of commercials and travel ads. But with temperatures ranging from degrees F to degrees F, ?What?s the attraction?? you might ask. More than you might imagine. There?s not exactly a shortage of wildlife despite daytime temps in the minus teens on a ?warm? day. Marine life is also abundant as are formations of ice and snow on the glaciers that the continent feeds. Wanna play with the penguins, anyone? The experience of being there itself is a unique, one-of-a-kind adventure that draws many. Stormy Cape Horn and the beauty of wind swept Patagonia are also near. Scientific expeditions from a number of countries are nearly always in progress. At times the place is not unlike Grand Central Station. Antarctica is certainly not for everyone, but it does have its charms.

4. Mexico Long a favorite destination of North Americans from the USA and Canada, what?s not to like about this country famous for hot chili peppers and even hotter senoritas? From the beach to bullfights, you can find nearly any form of diversion you like. Skiing in Mexico? You betcha. Mt. Orizaba, North America?s second highest peak is south of the border.

3. Nicaragua With a stable economy and rock-bottom real estate bargains, this country has caught the eye of investors and ex-pats looking for scenic locales and tranquility. Once torn by civil strife, conditions have reversed and improved to the point it?s now a tourism destination for in the know and savvy on Central American affairs.

2. China With one billion, three hundred million inhabitants, the world?s most populous country has awakened from its ?sleeping giant? image to thrust its presence onto the world scene with a vengeance. Authentic Chinese food, not that ?cloned? stuff you get at the chain franchises, awaits you in a variety and abundance that must be experienced to be believed. The Chinese eat and drink things that will absolutely amaze and astound you ? and they make it look good too. From the world renowned Great Wall, the only man-made structure visible from outer space, to vast stretches of seemingly as yet unexplored country, even the Chinese are still turning up discoveries and treasures in their own midst.

1. Argentina It takes two to Tango as they say. If you want to try your hand at Argentina?s national pastime, here?s definitely the place. For meat lovers this is paradise as the beef here is among the best in the world and certainly the best in South America. The beef here is not only great, but there?s plenty of it and it?s cheap by U.S. and European standards. Gauchos, as Argentine cowboys are called, still abound on the grassy pampas and plains that comprise most of the country. There are tours, ?tenderfoot? home stays at ranches and plenty of open spaces for a roundup of experiences that?ll leave you wanting more. Be sure to wash down all that succulent tender roast beef with locally produced wines that are surprisingly good at even more surprisingly affordable prices.

So there you have it, the top ten travel destinations for 2006. Where would you like to go this year? Forget the ?old favorites? temporarily. Step out; try something new and different for a change. Fish for Piranha in the Amazon region of Colombia, or Bull sharks off its Pacific coast. Explore China?s historical, cultural and epicurean delights. Oomph, Pah, Pah your way through Germany?s scores of different sausages and hundreds of varieties of malted brews. Carve an original ice sculpture in Quebec City, laughing at the record cold temperatures all the way. Fish or canoe one of Canada?s unspoiled lakes with water so pure you can drink it. Whichever direction the wind blows you, you?re bound to enjoy experiences and sights to last a lifetime.

World Travel Watch is a weekly report designed to help you make informed judgments about travel. Conditions can change overnight, so always make your own inquiries before you leave home. The U.S. State Department and embassies or consulates are good places to start.

India: Jewish Centers at Risk of Terrorist Attack
Israel’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau advised Israelis to avoid synagogues and Chabad centers in India because terrorists may be plotting attacks similar to those staged in Mumbai on Nov. 26, 2008. FBI agents investigating two Chicago men allegedly involved in planning the Mumbai attacks recently flew to India to share intelligence with Indian security officials. One of the Chicago suspects was arrested on charges that he was working with a Pakistani terrorist group to plot new attacks on Jewish gathering places. Indian and Israeli officials believe the threat is real, and logic suggests that all travelers, not just Israelis, should consider avoiding synagogues and Chabad centers at this time.

Mali: Risk of Kidnapping for Westerners Is Critical in Timbuktu, Elsewhere
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako issued a warning urging Americans “in the very strongest terms” to avoid travel to the regions of Gao, Kidal and Timbuktu, and if present, to “leave immediately” because of the critical risk of kidnapping. The abduction of a long-term resident French citizen in November and the taking of three Spanish aid workers in neighboring Mauritania a few days later confirm the credibility of the threat.

Mexico: Drug Violence Increases in Chihuahua State, Ciudad Juarez
The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez, across the Rio Grande from El Paso, Texas, issued an alert Dec. 8 saying that drug violence has now spread to family members of rival cartel members and violent crime is increasing throughout the state of Chihuahua. Because of such violence, the consulate advises Americans to defer non-essential travel to the Guadalupe Bravo area southeast of the city—known locally as “Valle de Juarez”—and to the entire northwest quarter of the state, a region that “begins in Puerto Palomas and runs south to the municipalities of Namiquipa and Madera, and west to the Chihuahua state boundary with Sonora; it includes the city of Nuevo Casas Grandes and surrounding communities.” In other news, the Consulate General Hermosillo issued an alert Dec. 4 stating that a seasonal spike in robberies on toll roads in Sonora and Sinaloa states usually occurs at this time of year as criminals target visitors bringing presents to family members. Such robberies usually occur at night or before dawn when thieves pull over their victims using flashing lights that resemble police lights.

Northern Ireland: Police Urge Stores to Check Security in Wake of Car Bomb, Fears of “Real IRA” Campaign
Police urged retailers across the province to review their security arrangements because of concerns that a dissident IRA faction might mount a Christmas bombing campaign. The Real IRA splinter group left a car bomb that partially detonated at the Policing Board headquarters in Belfast Nov. 22, and authorities worry that they have access to a store of explosives and may try to stage a spectacular incident in the coming weeks. The warning followed security alerts Dec. 7 that paralyzed sections of Belfast when suspect devices caused two hours of gridlocked traffic and bus diversions on one of the city’s busiest streets.

Tanzania: Police Shoot Robbers Targeting Safari Lodge
Police shot dead five men they said were planning to rob a luxury tourist lodge near the Gurmeti Reserve west of Serengeti National park on the Kenyan border Dec. 1. Police acted on a tip and laid an ambush for the armed men. A police official called the incident “very rare,” but another armed robbery occurred in October in the neighboring Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya when bandits invaded a tented camp. Whether the incidents are rare or signal a trend, tourism officials know that their industry depends on keeping tourists safe, and they have increased security in response.