Location: Kushinagar
Top Things to do in Kushinagar
The 10 Best Things to Do in Kushinagar, India
Kushinagar (also known as Kusinagar, Kusinara, Kasia and Kasia Bazar) is a pilgrimage town and a Notified Area Council in the Kushinagar district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh located around NH-28, and is 52 km east of Gorakhpur city. The name of "Kasia Bazaar" was changed to "Kushinagar" and then "Kasia Bazaar" became a municipality with the official name "Kushinagar".
Restaurants in Kushinagar
1. Parinirvana Stupa and Parinirvana Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Anuj S - Chicago, Illinois
This place is known as final resting place of Gautam Buddha, built to commemorate the nirvana and allow visitors and followers to relive Buddha era. Very peaceful and calm atmosphere. Also very well maintained. Outside the main temple, you can see the ruins of hundreds of years old walls and courtyard, along with well maintained lawn and lot of space to relax and meditate.
2. Mahaparinirvana Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By ST_INDIA - New Delhi, India
As per the historians, Budhdha spent his last days in this part of the world. It has a huge stupa and it is said to have remains of Budhdha. It's a simple place and surely soulful. Inside the temple, there is a Budhdha statue.
3. Japanese Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Prabhjot S - Washington DC, District of Columbia
The first thing to note about this temple is that it is a Burmese temple and not Japanese. There is a camp right next to the temple where many Burmese live. I would be too critical to say that the architecture could have been better but by any standards this is indeed quite appealing. All seven days are represented on the different sides of the temple and the outer ring is lined with wooden sculptures of many Buddhist monks. The temple isn't quite old and was established in 1990s. There is some explanation about the temple and its significance but for those who want to know about the significance, there are no local guides or Reading material to understand the Buddhist culture for the non-Buddhist visitor.
4. Wat Thai Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By shridhar g - Patna, India
Earlier i thought the best monasteries in SOUTH ASIA are in Bodh Gaya Until i saw this place,This place has some 5/6 temples inside the same campus and all are stunning,The garden is so beautifully maintained and entire place is so peaceful.its a MUST VISIT and there are lots of tourist places around it ,nearest is MUSEUM .
5. Ramabhar Stupa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Kumar M - Bokaro Steel City, India
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’. There is a sheet of water, called Ramabhar Jhil or pond, close to it, which dries up in summer.
6. Matha Kuar Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Kumar M - Bokaro Steel City, India
There is situated a 3 m high statue which have been built of a single stone. The statue at the temple depicts Lord Buddha in a Bhumi Sparsh Mudra. It also shows Buddha sitting under the Bodhi Tree, which symbolically represents ‘the Enlightenment of Buddha'.The statue also bears an inscription that is largely illegible, but surely indicates the date of its construction to 10th or 11th century.It is also believed that the Buddha delivered his last sermon at this place.this is a archaeological site maintained by ASI
7. Buddha Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By geek_sandeep - Kushinagar, India
Buddha museum is full of artifact which have been gathered during the evacuation.It has some great paintings also which are great.It has great collection of ancient statues,artifacts,carved pans etc.Many of artifact sent to Kolkata museum because it was not in existence before 1991.
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8. Kushinagar Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Kumar M - Bokaro Steel City, India
Kushinagar is located around 51 kilometers from Gorakhpur.Kushinagar is the ideal destination for travelers. Kushinagar is one of the isolated town where Lord Buddha attained his salvation. The Kushinagar Museum, Kushinagar is one of the major tourist attractions in Kushinagar. It features the various archeological excavations that were found in Kushinagar. Kushinagar museum houses various artifacts like statues, sculptures, seals, coins and banners and a wide variety of different antiquities. The Stucco idol of Lord Buddha built in a striking Gandhara Style is one of the major attractions of the museum.
9. Meditation Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Kumar M - Bokaro Steel City, India
it is located near the Nirvana Temple in Kushinagar. From artificial water bodies to lush acres of greenery, the Meditation Park, Kushinagar is one of the most beautiful places in the city.This park is quite calm normally and priests can be seen here easily involved in meditation.
10. United for Hope Village Trips
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
We offer an authentic insight of rural Indian life and hospitality. Take a trip to Tirmasahun, just 30 min from Kushinagar. In our socially responsible tours, you can:* - Ride an ox cart ride through the hamlets. - Prepare and drink chai with local women. - Discover the village’s trades and crafts people and much more! It's a unique experience that will also help the local community.
Reviewed By fednf11 - Caramanico Terme, Italy
I was so excited to find out about this opportunity in the Kushinagar area. The United for Hope team came to pick us up at our hotel in Kushinagar and guided us through an amazing day. It was incredible to meet the villagers on Tirmasahun...MoreThank you for the great feedback! It was our pleasure to have you and hope to see you again in Tirmasahun! The United for Hope team
