Explore the Diamond Triangle’s ancient Buddhist sites, uncovering art, spirituality, and history in Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, and Ratnagiri’s majestic ruins.
Explore the Diamond Triangle’s ancient Buddhist sites, uncovering art, spirituality, and history in Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, and Ratnagiri’s majestic ruins.
- Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation - Ratnagiri is a true gem, often referred to as the “hill of jewels.” Envision a peaceful sanctuary atop a mountain that once served as a prestigious Buddhist educational center, possibly rivaling the famous Nalanda! As you wander through the expansive ruins of monasteries with intricately carved entrances, you’ll be…
- Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation - Ratnagiri is a true gem, often referred to as the “hill of jewels.” Envision a peaceful sanctuary atop a mountain that once served as a prestigious Buddhist educational center, possibly rivaling the famous Nalanda! As you wander through the expansive ruins of monasteries with intricately carved entrances, you’ll be transported to a time when Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism flourished. The statues of Buddha and Bodhisattva, crafted between the fifth and thirteenth centuries, are truly magnificent.
- Udayagiri - Our next stop is Udayagiri, famously known as the “sunrise hill.” It is the largest among the diamond triangle sites. Imagine vast monastic ruins nestled among picturesque hills. The surrounding landscape is absolutely stunning. Here, you’ll find two large monasteries, massive stupas, and captivating rock-cut sculptures. Together with the bathing ruins, the tranquil isolation of the site offers a glimpse into the past, a moment frozen in time filled with unsolved mysteries.
- Lalitagiri - Our journey concludes at Lalitagiri, the oldest and most revered of the three. This site is of great importance due to the discovery of what are believed to be Buddha’s bone fragments within ancient stupas. The ruins of massive stupas and monasteries here suggest a continuous Buddhist presence from the post-Mauryan era to the 13th century CE.
- Bhubaneswar - Travel from Bhubaneswar and return.

- Private transportation
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guide
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guide
Embark on an adventure to uncover the mysteries of the diamond triangle at the ancient Buddhist sites of Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, and Ratnagiri. Explore the art, spirituality, and history within the stunning ruins of monasteries, stupas, and intricate sculptures dating from the first to the thirteenth centuries CE. These sites, documented by the renowned…
Embark on an adventure to uncover the mysteries of the diamond triangle at the ancient Buddhist sites of Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, and Ratnagiri. Explore the art, spirituality, and history within the stunning ruins of monasteries, stupas, and intricate sculptures dating from the first to the thirteenth centuries CE. These sites, documented by the renowned Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang, were situated near the prestigious ancient universities of Nalanda and Taxila.
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