Kushinagar is the place where Buddha Shakyamuni died. Moreover, it is of great importance to Buddhist people and is also one of the major pilgrimage sites said to have been authorized by Buddha himself.

The other three sites are:

• Lumbini (birth)
• Bodh Gaya (enlightenment)
• Sarnath (first teaching)

Before you plan a trip, get all the details of Kushinagar.

• Currency – Indian Rupee
• Location – Located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh
• Best Time to Visit – October to April

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport is at Varanasi, from where tourists can take flights to Delhi, Calcutta, Lucknow and Patna.

By Train

Kushinagar does not have a railway station.

However, the nearest railway station is at Gorakhpur (51 km away).

By Road

You can get regular buses from other major cities of the country to Kushinagar.

• Gorakhpur (51 km)
• Lumbini (173 km)
• Kapilavastu (148 km)
• Sravasti (254 km)
• Sarnath (266 km)
• Agra (680 km)

Places to Visit in Kushinagar

1. Mahaparinirvana Temple

The temple is famous for its 6.10 meters long statue of Buddha.

Moreover, it is located in the ruins of various monasteries founded during the 5^th century AD.

Fun Fact: The inscriptions in the ruins revealed that the remains of Lord Buddha were deposited here.

Entry Fees: Free

Opening hours: 6 am – sunset

Nearby Places to Eat:

Dhananjay Pratap Shahi Dhaba, Officers Mess, Manoj Dhaba, Mukesh Sweet Mart, Zaika Restaurant

For More: Buddhist Circuit Tour Packages

2. Kushinagar Museum

Kushinagar Museum consists of various artifacts like statues, sculptures, seals, coins and other types of antiquities.

The Stucco idol of Lord Buddha built in Gandhara Style is one of the important attractions of this museum.

Entry Fees: Cheap ticket, need to pay more for photo

Opening Hours: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm (Closed on Sundays)

Nearby Places to Eat:

The Tokyo ‘A Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Yama Cafe, Vipassana & Café, Ramayan Restaurant, Lumbini Pop Light Restaurant

3. Ramabhar Stupa

Ramabhar Stupa is the place where Lord Buddha received the Final Enlightenment.

Moreover, the stupa is a major tourist spot for the Buddhists and a beautiful lush green area that makes it a must visit tourist spot.

Entry Fees: Free

Opening Hours: 6 am to 8 pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Yama Café

4. Sun Temple

This temple is dedicated to Sun God whose idol was carved from a special black stone called Neelmani Stone.

Also, it is believed that the temple was found during the excavations of 4^th and 5^th century.

In addition, Kushinagar was the final resting place of Gautama Buddha and therefore, gains utmost impotance among Buddha followers.

Entry Fees: Free

What to Expect? / Tips

• You must visit Kushinagar city in the winter months as the weather is very pleasant.
• Do not show too much skin, as India is a very conservative country.
• Be careful of the vendors on the streets as they might con you.

Where to stay?

There are great accommodation options throughout Kushinagar.

Some of them are as follows-

• The Imperial Kushinagar
• Hotel Om Residency
• United for Hope Kushinagar Guest House
• Radisson Blu Gorakhpur

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