Kushinagar, in eastern part of north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is a world-renowned Buddhist pilgrimage in India for being the place where Lord Buddha attained the nirvana. Due to Buddha's Nirvana and his subsequent cremation, this place remains among the most frequented Buddhist sites in India. More so, temples and stupas dot the landscape, thus inviting tourists from far off places across the globe.
For many tourists, Kushinagar works as a gateway to visit other popular Buddhist sites of Lumbini and Kapilvastu, both however are in Nepal. Tourist attractions in Kushinagar are many, and the scared Buddhism shrine of Ramabhar Stupa- Lord Buddha's cremation site- ranks among them. The Nirvana Temple, among world's most frequented Buddhist sites, holds profound significance for being the death site of Lord Buddha.
The Mathakaut Temple - the site of where Lord Buddha last sermon was supposed to be delivered - is another worth visiting spot in Kushinagar. If the Watt Thai Temple delights for its lush greenery and inherent religiosity, then the Japanese Temple charms for its beauty and attached tales. The Chinese Temple in Kushinagar is a prime attraction for tourists for its distinct architecture of 'Han Chinese'.
The nearest airport is Gorakhpur, some 45 kms off Kushinagar, though the airport at Varanasi at some 275 kms would be apt for better flight connectivity.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Gorakhpur, some 51 kms away, which links Kushinagar to rest of India through regular train services to major Indian cities.
By Road
Being located on the National Highways 28, Kushinagar remains well-linked to major cities of the state and to rest of India as well.
Mahaparinirvana Temple
The Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, is a renowned pilgrimage site for Buddhists attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists and devotees every year. The temple was discovered in 1876 during an excavation work undertaken by archaeologist A.C.L. Carlleyle. The temple was found close to the Mahaparinirvana Stupa (as the excavation was being done for the Stupa itself) which established the use of a common brick platform for both...Muktabandhana Stupa
For Buddhist followers, Kushinagar in eastern Uttar Pradesh is a sacred site as it’s here Lord Buddha attained salvation. The place has several monuments, ancient relics and temples of immense religious or spiritual significance that attract devotees from all parts of the world. One of those sites is the Muktabandhana Stupa, a huge stupa which was excavated by Carlyle in 1876 and which is dedicated to the Lord himself.
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