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The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

The Great Stupa at Sanchi

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is a legacy of Emperor Ashoka, the man who turned Buddhism into a mainstream religion.

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

The heart of Myanmar’s faith

The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is the largest in Myanmar. The heart of the country’s Buddhist faith, it’s a shining golden symbol of the people.

Best things to see around Lumbini, Nepal

Things to see around Lumbini

The fascinating historical sites around Lumbini in Nepal let you walk in the footsteps of a young Buddha. There’s much more here than just his birthplace.

Places to visit in Lumbini, Nepal

The birthplace of Buddha

A temple marks the exact spot where Buddha was born more than 2500 years ago, starting the journey of a man who would change the world!

Swayambhunath monkey temple, Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu’s monkey temple

It’s the most important religious site in Kathmandu… but Swayambhunath seems more famous for its monkeys!

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