The recently excavated monastery holds evidence that the it was run by a female monk; it's also a vital key in resurrecting the lost city of Krimila

The state is a major Mahayana Buddhism centre, and this monastery dovetails into the several travel accounts of the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang

These are the oldest artworks known to man. Some have been rated UNESCO World Heritage sites because of their prehistoric art. Explore India's stunning cave art heritage through these pictures.

India is known as the ‘Land of the Buddha’ and endowed with a rich Buddhist heritage. Yet, it attracts a very small percentage of Buddhist pilgrims from other countries

Nestled in Sechuan province, Larung Gar is the world's largest one of the largest centres of Buddhist learning

Catch a glimpse of Ladakh and its deeply steeped Buddhist heritage on your nomadic journey with the Ultimate Travelling Camp

Avoid the heat and enjoy Buddha Jayanti in the cooler climes of the Darjeeling hills

This little known Buddhist site in West Bengal keeps surprising archaeologists with its rich haul of artefacts

Visits to the three Maitreya Buddha statues in Ladakh's Kargil district make for quite the expedition along pages of history

Explore the monastic life led by Buddha on the most luxurious train in the country.

Explore the holy sites in Bihar by following the footsteps of Chinese monks from centuries ago

Ladakh is a land rich in culture and steeped deep in Buddhist history. Its monastery form a large part of its identity and are very influential amongst the locals.

How have the Barabar Hill Caves from the 3rd Century BCE influenced the temples of modern day?

Founded in 1965 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tibet House preserves and disseminates the unique cultural heritage of Tibet

Popular among trekkers, McLeodganj is a hill station near Dharamsala. Home to the Dalai Lama, the place is a beautiful blend of Tibetan with some British influence