Where2Go by MakeMyTrip • 22 Jul 2025

6 Buddhist Destinations Outside India

Wat Pho, Thailand

Visit one of Thailand’s oldest Buddhist temples where you can see the Reclining Buddha, admire the colourful murals, learn Thai massage and join chanting sessions.

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Boudhanath Stupa, Nepal (Kathmandu)

With an iconic white dome and golden spire, this is one of the most important Buddhist stupas which invites you to spin the prayer wheels and join in during Losar celebrations.

Shaolin Temple, China

Nestled in the Song Mountains, this is the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu. You can witness martial arts, hike the Songshan Mountains and explore the Pagoda Forest here.

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Nara, Japan

Nara is a land of some of the most ancient Buddhist temples, including Todai-ji, where you can see the Daibutsu, feed the Sacred Deer, or explore the Kofuku-ji Temple.

Lumbini, Nepal

Explore the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (Lord Buddha), visit the Maya Devi Temple, light lamps at the Sacred Pond and join guided spiritual walks.

Borobudur, Indonesia

The world’s largest Buddhist monument symbolises the Buddhist path and invites you to witness the mystical sunrise, examine the relief panels and attend Vesak celebrations.

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