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He
delivered several sermons here, elevating it to a center of learning
for Buddhists. Today one can see the ruins of an Ashokan Pillar,
an old fort and the Ghositaram Monastery.
The archaeological excavations here have yielded a large number
of sculptures and figurines, coins, punch-marked and cast coins
and terra-cotta sculptures which show the reverence the city was
held in by the devout, in times gone by. All these religious finds
of historical and archaeological importance can be viewed at the
Allahabad Museum.
Tourist
Information
Best Time to Visit : From October to March Access: Kaushambi is
54 Km from Allahabad which is the nearest rail and road terminal.
Access
By
Air
Nearest domestic airport is Varanasi .
By
Rail
Allahabad is well connected by all metros and major cities of
India.
By Roads
Allahabad is well connected by road with major cities of India
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Where
to stay
Hotel regency , Hotel Presidency , Hotel Yatrik , Hotel Samrat,
U.P. Tourist Bungalow, YMCA , and PWD Inspection House at Kaushambi
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