Stroll through the colorful alleys of Bodhgaya
After visiting Nalanda University, we were done with the visits of the day. We returned to Wat Thai in Bodhgaya, the round trip cost us
A short detour to the ruins of Rajgir and the ancient university of Nalanda
For this 4th day in India, we decided to make a one-day detour north of Bodhgaya, more precisely towards Rajgir and Nalanda. The 2 sites are about XNUMX km apart
Bodhgaya: Beware of the fake orphanage scam
Just after our visit to the Mahabodhi Temple, we entered the alley just opposite. Here are lined up a few small souvenir shops and further away what
Bodh Gaya: In the footsteps of Buddha, from the Mahabodhi Temple to Sujata
In Bodhgaya, retrace Buddha's steps between the Mahabodhi temple, the place of his awakening, and the small site of Sujata, on the other side of the river.
Bodhgaya: Arrival at the Cradle of Buddhism
For this 2nd day, we had to go to Bodhgaya, an important place for Buddhists since it is there that the Buddha would have practiced his meditation under the sacred Bodhi tree before
Welcome to Kolkata: Immersion in India's Cultural Capital
First steps in Calcutta, a city teeming with history, culture, and contrasts. An immersion in the former capital of the British Raj, and the beginning of your journey to India.
Stopover in Dubai: an eventful day between visits and shocks
So as we were leaving Sri Lanka, I was heading towards France and had planned to stop for a day in Dubai (flying with Emirates) to visit the city. And
End of year celebrations in Asia: where to go for a unique experience?
And yes, the year goes by quickly and winter will soon be here
Last stop in Colombo: express visit of the capital of Sri Lanka
The final stop on our trip to Sri Lanka: a one-day visit to Colombo, including temples, lakes, and the seaside, not forgetting a little shopping.