Shravasti

Shravasti Buddhist Pilgrimages in Uttar Pradesh India


General Information about Shravasti

Country India
State Uttar Pradesh
Location 175 Kms from Lucknow
Best time to visit October to March
Tourist places to visit Jetavana Vihara, Anand Bodhi Tree , Monasteries
Significance Lord Buddha Spent maximum time of 25 years here
Nearby Tourist Places Varanasi , Kushinagar , Allahabad and Kaushambi ,Agra

Location of Shravasti

Shravasti is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, in the Devipatan Division. The geographical setting of Shravasti has always made it a land for great potential.

How to reach Shravasti

Shravasti is accessible from different locations. There are many ways to reach Shravasti. You can choose any of them. Trains, auto-rickshaws and buses operate regularly for Shravasti. Nearest airports are Lucknow and Agra Airports.

Best time to visit Shravasti

Though you can visit Shravasti throughout the year, it is best to visit Shravasti from October to March. Extreme weather conditions like Loo and Cold Waves should be avoided.

Weather and Climate of Shravasti

Shravasti is in plains of India and lies in sub-tropical region. So it experiences summer winter and monsoon. Extreme summers are unpleasant while monsoon is associated with many festivals in India.

Tourist places to visit in Shravasti

Shravasti has many places to visit. It includes archeological sites, pilgrimage places of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, architectural specimen, festivals, temples, vihara, caves and many more. To name some you can add