Kaushambi Buddhist Pilgrimage in Uttar Pradesh, India
General Information About Kaushambi
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Location | 52 Km from Allahabad |
| Best time to visit | October to March |
| Tourist places to visit | Old Kaushambi, Ghositaram Monastery, Ashokan Pillar Inscription, Buddhist Remains, Prabhasgiri |
| Significance | Place of sermon and rainy season stay of Buddha |
| Nearby Tourist Places | Sarnath, Shravasti, Sankisa, Kushinagar, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, etc. |
| Festivals to visit | Buddha Purnima , Asalha Day |
This small district is 55 km west of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh State of India.Kaushambi finds its first mention in the Mahabharata, as a part of the Kuru Dynasty. Further on in history, during the sixth century, it was one of the most prominent cities in the subcontinent
Best Time to Visit Kaushambi
Best Time to Visit Kaushambi is from October to March which is pleasant winter season and suitable for outdoor activities. You can check live weather forecast here before starting your Kaushambi Tour.
How to Reach Kaushambi
Kaushambi could be reached by all means of transport i.e. trains, buses and flights. Allahabad is the nearest airport while buses could be taken from Allahabad which is 51 Km away. Kaushambi has a railway Station i.e. Kaushambi city Railway Station. You can aboard local trains from Allahabad to Kaushambi.
Tourist Attractions of Kaushambi
Tourist Attractions of Kaushambi include Ghositaram Monastery, Old Kaushambi which houses many Buddhist Stupa of smaller sizes, Prabhasgiri , Sheetla Temple, Ashokan Pillar Inscriptions dating back to 2nd century BCE.