Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Uttar Pradesh Hosts 'Bodhi Yatra' to Promote Buddhist Heritage
Imagine a trip to show off the amazing Buddhist places in Uttar Pradesh, India!
People from countries like Thailand and Vietnam, including monks and travel experts, came to see historical sites.
This 'Bodhi Yatra' helped them explore important places where Buddha lived and taught.
The Uttar Pradesh government wants more tourists to visit these special places to share the rich Buddhist history.
The goal is to improve these places for visitors and strengthen ties with Southeast Asian countries.
B2B meetings were held to strengthen tourism and cultural ties, expecting growth from the international recognition.
Uttar Pradesh hosted a 'Bodhi Yatra' to promote its Buddhist heritage.
The event took place from June 2 to June 7.
A 50-member delegation from five ASEAN countries participated.
The delegation included monks, travel agents, and social media influencers.
The Uttar Pradesh government aims to boost tourism through international collaboration.
- Who
- Delegation of 50 from 5 ASEAN nations: monks, travel agents, and social media influencers.
- What
- A six-day 'Bodhi Yatra' showcasing Buddhist sites.
- When
- June 2 to June 7
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To promote Buddhist heritage and boost tourism.
- Event Name
- Bodhi Yatra
- Duration
- June 2 to June 7
- Delegation Size
- 50
- Countries Represented
- Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
- Key Sites Visited
- Shravasti, Kapilvastu, Kushinagar, Sarnath, Varanasi, Lucknow, Agra
