About the City

53 Km from Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, one of the principal centres of the Budhist piligrime.

  • Area : 6.00 sq. km.
  • Population : 17962 (2001 cen.)
  • Altitude : 100 meters above sea level.
  • Season : October-April
  • STD Code : 05564

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Fairs Festivals

Buddh Poornima (April - May)
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Places of Interest

Nirvana Stupa

This huge brickwork stupa, exposed by Carlyl in 1876, stands at a height of 2.74 mtr. A copper vessel was unearthed at this site. It bore an inscription in ancient Brahmi, which stated that Lord Buddha's remains had been deposited here.

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Restaurants & Hospitals

Restaurants
  • UPSTDC Pathik Niwas Restaurants Ph.: 27304546
  • Yama Quality Cafe Ph.: 273004
Hospitals
  • Community Health Centre, Deoria Road, Kasia
  • Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital, Buddha Marg, Kushinagar
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Tourist Information

  • Government of UP Assistant Tourist Office, Pathik Niwas, Kushinagar Ph.: 05564-273045, 273046 (P.P.)
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Accessibility

Air

Kasia airstrip-5 Km, Gorakhpur Airport-46 Km etc.

Rail

The Nearest railway stations are Deoria, Gorakhpur etc.

Road

Situated on National Highway No. 28, with frequent bus services.

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Banks, Post & Telegraph

Banks
  • Central Bank of India, Kasia Road, Kushinagar Ph.: 05564-273059
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Excursions

Turkpatti

17 Km. East of Kushinagar, at Turkpatti, two statues of Sun God dating to 4th & 8th centuries.

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