Kushinagar

Kushinagar, Kusinagar or Kusinara is that place where the Lord Buddha died at the age of 80 and was cremated and achieved the Parinirvana. It is located in state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is  Buddhist pilgrimage place. Main tourist attraction in Kushinagar is the Mahaparinirvana temple, containing the reclining statue of Lord Buddha. The serenity and the beauty of this pilgrimage site attract visitors from all parts of the world. It is one of the most holyest place for Buddhists.  

Major attraction of Kushinagar

Mahaparinirvana Temple : This temple is dedicated to the Lord Buddha where he attained Parinirvana

Mukutabandhana Stupa

Mata Kunwar Shrine

Rambhar Stupa

Nirvana Chaitya

Wat Thai Temple

Meditation Park

Lumbini and Kapilvastu are two of the most famous excursions around Kushinagar. Both place is come in Nepal. A famous Mauryan emperor Ashoka was added beauty and the grandeur of this place. We can say that it is a place of Buddhist Temples.  

Hotel in Kushinagar

Lotus Nikko Hotel

Royal Residency Hotel

Rahi Pathik Niwas

The Imperial  

How to reach:

Nearest airport is located in Gorakhpur, about 62 kms. away. Gorakhpur railway station is the nearest railways station that is well connecte to Lucknow, Varanasi and other cities.