- Buddhist Museum - We will pick you from your Lucknow hotel/airport/railways station in the morning itself and get driven to Kushinagar (04 hours drive)
Attractions
Nirvana Stupa and temple - This stupa made of bricks, stands at a height of 2.74 meter. The excavations leading to the finding of the copper vessel and the Brahmi inscription on it proving the matter that Buddhas ashes were buried in the pace, made this place a suddenly important destination for all Buddhists devotees. Besides, the huge reclining statue of Buddha in the temple is also very attractive.
Mahaparinirvana temple - This is more than 6 meters long statue of reclining Buddha. The image was unearthed during the excavations of 1876. Carved from Chunar sandstone, the statue represents the dying Buddha reclining on his right side.
Buddha - Kushinagar Wat Thai temple - The unique temple, built to celebrate the victory of King Bhumibol’s great accession of the throne, and the subsequent Golden Jubilee, is worth a watch, especially because of the innumerable trees that were planted here.Besides, there’s the Chinese temple, the Meditation Park and an International Buddha trust, and the Birla temple to add charm to roaming around in the city.
Ramabhar Stupa - About 1.5 km away from Mahaparinirvana Temple, this large Stupa rises to a height of 49 ft. It marks the site where the Lord Buddha was cremated. In ancient Buddhist texts, this Stupa has been referred to as ‘Mukut-Bandhan Vihar’.
Japanese temple - A beautiful eight metals statue of the Buddha, which was brought from from Japan, can be visited here.
We will drop you back to your Lucknow hotel/airport/railways station in the evening itself
- Driver along with the car
- Local taxes
- Food and drinks
- local guide
A pilgrimage to the sacred site of ‘Kushinagar,’ the location where Lord Buddha departed this world beside the Hiranyavati River. A number of its ancient stupas and monasteries stem from the period between 230 BC and AD 413. Excavation efforts have unearthed numerous historic relics and edifices pertaining to various branches of Buddhism. Kushinagar further embodies the unifying essence of all Buddhist traditions through its splendid monasteries, prayer halls, shrines, and Tibetan temples.
- An overnight stay can be arranged in Lucknow as Pre tour/post tour stay at additional price.
- Whole Buddhist tour itinerary can also be operated with prior contact/intimation from the guest
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.