Kaushambi

Kaushambi, in Uttar Pradesh, was visited by Buddha in the 6th and 9th years after his enlightenment.

 

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 .

Where to stay
Hotel regency , Hotel Presidency , Hotel Yatrik , Hotel Samrat, U.P. Tourist Bungalow, YMCA , and PWD Inspection House at Kaushambi