Kushinagar, also known as Kusinara or Kasia is a plce where Lord Buddha chose to leave his body. Kushinagar occupies a very special place as a pilgrimage. There are many places to be at in this holy city. The Mahaparinirvana Temple, with its world famous reclining statue of Buddha, ruins of two monasteries--Mahaparinirvana Vihara and Makutabandhara Vihara, the mini-city of Wat Thai Kusinara. Other attractions are the Indo-Japanese-Sri Lankan Center for Cultural Association, meditation center, and archeological museum. A trip to the Tamkuhi forest area, is also worth it. Buddha Poornima day is celebrated with festivity here. The procession organized by the Burmese temple is attended by thousands of people every year. The ease to tourists visiting Kushinagar is the fact that all holy sites are along one straight road.

With the increasing esteem of Kushinagar as a major Buddhist pilgrimage, several standard and budget hotels have come up. Another good option are the dharamshalas, which are cheap and provide good basic services. Come to celebrate the three-staged life of Lord Buddha. Count on us for a rememberable experience.