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| Kushinagar |
 Location from nearby major cities
Gorakhpur (51 km), Sarnath (266 km) and Agra (680 km).
Known For
The death place of Lord Buddha (Mahaparinirvana), which includes the prominent Buddhist track surrounding Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal.
Climate & the best time to visit
Summer months are very hot and humid with temperature ranging from 40-45°C. Winters are also very cold with minimum temperature in December falling down to about 5°C. Monsoon reaches the region in late June and remains till end of September. The best time to undertake a pilgrimage to the sacred destination is between October and March.
The City
Kushinagar is located in Deoria district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. After a life dedicated to preaching mankind to improve sufferings and the path of attaining salvation, Lord Buddha had died at Kushinagar on his way from Rajgir to Sravasti. The incident is called Parinirvana in Buddhist parlance. His last words before death were that all compound things decay. Kushinagar has been a pilgrimage destination from many hundred years. It was also the capital of the kingdom of the Mallas, one of the 16 Janapadas in the ancient period. Most of its Stupas and Viharas were built in 230 BC- 413 AD, when the Kushinagar was extremely affluent.
Attractions in the City
Mahaparinirvana Temple :
The most important place to visit in Kushinagar is the Mahaparinirvana temple. The magnificent statue is 20-feet-long and is placed on a brick platform. There are remains of as many as eight monasteries around the temple. Some of these monasteries like the Makutabandhara Vihara are believed to have been built by Malla kings to maintain the relics of the Buddha.
Nirvana Stupa :
Situated 1 km from west of the Mukta bandhana Stupa, Nirvana Stupa was built during the reign of Ashoka. The stupa was luxuriously renovated in 1927 by the Burmese Buddhists. This Stupa also has images of the Buddha and is most visited in large numbers.
Muktabandhana Stupa :
The Muktabandhana Vihara is believed to have been built by the Mallas very soon after the death of Buddha. It is important to mark that the stupa has been built right over the sacred relics of the Buddha himself. Also known as the Ramabhar Stupa, it is a 50 feet tall structure. As the Stupa is believed to be the place of cremation of the Buddha, devotees throng the Stupa all round the year to seek out divine blessings.
Matha Kuar Shrine :
Made out of a single slab of stone, it is the huge statue of Lord Buddha. It depicts Buddha meditating under the Bodhi Tree in the "Bhumi Sparsh Mudra" (sitting posture where one hand touches the earth). There are also the inscriptions on the statue, which are extremely ancient.
Other Place to Visit
Gorakhpur :
Gorakhpur is situated at 51 km from Khushinagar. When visiting Gorakhpur, a visit to the Rahul Sanskrityayan Museum is a must. It houses a number of Thanka paintings and the various relics. The other places worth visiting are the water sports complex at the Ramgarh Tal Planetarium and the Gorakhpur temple.
How To Reach
By Air :The airport at Varansi is the major airport for commuting with any of the major or minor city of the country.
By Rail :Gorakhpur railway station is the nearest station, which is the headquarters of Northeastern Railways and links all the major destinations. Bombay-Gorakhpur-Bandra Express, Amarnath Express, and Kathgodam Express are some important rails.
By Road : Kushinagar’s bus service is the lifeline of the place. The bus services connect the major parts of the city. Places like Gorakhpur, Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Sarnath and Agra are connected by regular bus routes.
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