Considering a Pilgrimage

[erniefernandez]

Hello!

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about Buddhist pilgrimage circuits in India?

I am considering making plans for such a tour through India.

There's a number of companies running on good, historical circuits, many of which try to include the Dalai Lama's yearly 5 day teaching or something else. I would be most interested in a mostly walking tour, conservative accommodations and price, and that's about all.

Any suggestions? I really can't evaluate any of the companies I've found online and know nothing about this.

[Individual]

You could try couch-surfing:
http://wiki.couchsurfing.org/en/Main_Page" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Sobeh]

Perhaps this site.

[pilgrim]

This book gives a pretty good DIY guide. There is an updated hard copy published recently though
http://www.justbegood.net/Downloads/e-b ... rimage.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[alan]

Good questions to ask yourself: Why am I considering this?
What do I expect to gain from it?

[Ben]

You might find the following website useful:

http://pilgrimage.pariyatti.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Its intended as pilgrimage info for students of SN Goenka for India and Burma but others might also find it of benefit.
I found the information on Myanmar particularly useful for my needs.
kind regards

Ben