| Lumbini | Nepal | Birthplace of Gautama Buddha (Prince Siddhartha) |
| Bodh Gaya | Bihar, India | Place where Buddha attained Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree |
| Sarnath | Uttar Pradesh, India | Site of Buddha's first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartana) |
| Kushinagar | Uttar Pradesh, India | Place where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (passed away) |
| Rajgir (Rajagaha) | Bihar, India | Site of many important teachings and First Buddhist Council |
| Nalanda | Bihar, India | Famous center of Buddhist learning and ancient university |
| Sravasti | Uttar Pradesh, India | Buddha spent many rainy seasons here; Jetavana Monastery was located here |
| Vaishali | Bihar, India | Site of the Second Buddhist Council and many discourses |
| Kapilavastu | Nepal/India (disputed) | Buddha's childhood home; capital of the Shakya kingdom |
| Ajanta and Ellora Caves | Maharashtra, India | Ancient caves with beautiful Buddhist murals and sculptures |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Important center of early Buddhist art and stupa development |
