Why people go
The Mahaparinirvana temple holds a 6-metre reclining Buddha. Kushinagar has an international airport since 2021.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Kushinagar International Airport (KBK), about 4 km, Varanasi (VNS), about 176 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Gorakhpur Junction railway station (GKP), about 50 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
Tips before you go
- Combine with Lumbini, the Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal, about 4 hours away (visa rules apply for non-Indians).
Visiting from abroad?
Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kushinagar?
Kushinagar is in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
How do I reach Kushinagar?
The nearest airport on our list is Kushinagar International Airport (KBK), about 4 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Gorakhpur Junction railway station, about 50 km away.
What is the best time to visit Kushinagar?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Buddha Purnima.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Kushinagar?
Everyone is welcome.
How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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