Buddhist Walk
A meditative pilgrimage to Buddhist centres of Delhi
Learn about teachings of the Buddha, and offer your prayers at some important centres of Buddhism in Delhi.
Places Visited
- Buddha Jayanti Park, set in the lush and verdant environs of the Delhi ridge . Houses a statue of Buddha and a Bodhi tree.
- Ladakh Buddhist Vihar, by the banks of the Yamuna, houses a beautiful Buddhist temple, as well as a bustling clothes market.
- Tibetan Colony at Majnu ka Tila – a recreation of another world, another place in the city of Delhi. Narrow criss-crossing streets , shops selling Tibetan crafts, jewellery, books ; eateries serving authentic Tibetan food, and a small monastery.
Duration: 4 hours
Mode of Commuting: Wheels / Walk
Meeting Point: Customized
Timings: Customized
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Gautam Buddha / Photo: Hideyuki Kamon
Buddha Jayanti Park / Photo:Wikimedia Common
Ladhak Buddhist Vihar / Photo: Olzhas Giovanni Bozay
Ladhak Buddisht Vihar / Photo: Olzhas Giovanni Bozay
Ladhak Buddisht Vihar / Photo: Olzhas Giovanni Bozay
Majnu Ka Tilla / Photo: Bedatri Datta Choudhury
Majnu Ka Tilla / Photo: Mayank Austen Soofi