Essay on visit to Kushinagar in English

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That was my family of wanderers whom you all know very well by now. We all jump at any opportunity to travel, but I'm the only one writing down my experiences. Recently, one of my uncles has started writing about his experiences. He works for the Airports Authority of India, and travels a lot, looking for new airports and sites where work is in progress. Thus, he has to visit places that are out of the way yet are of tourist interest. When I asked him to start writing my blog, he suggested that perhaps I could use his travelogues about myself. Needless to say, I was thrilled. So first - presenting the details of his visit to Kushinagar in September.

Kushinagar

I had the opportunity to visit Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the construction of an international airport at Kushinagar. I was surprised to see a treasure trove of Buddhism flourishing in this remote village, lacking basic amenities and a lack of regular electricity supply. However, this place is full of greenery and nature. Apart from agriculture and tourism (especially Buddhist) from India and Asian countries, there is nothing to boast about this place.

Although the state of Uttar Pradesh is home to 6 world-class holy sites associated with the life of Lord Buddha, namely Sarnath, Kushinagar, Shravasti, Kapilvastu, Kaushambi and Sankisa, Kushinagar is the place where Lord Buddha attained salvation. During his last few hours, the Buddha wanted to leave his body in the Sal Grove on the banks of the Hiranyavati River in Kushinagar. It is one of the 6 major Buddhist centers of Uttar Pradesh, which is visited by pilgrims from East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. In the Mahaparinirvana temple here, there is a 6 meter tall statue of Buddha in Parinirvana posture.

A huge statue of Buddha carved on a single piece of red sandstone is situated here. This statue was built by the great Mauryan emperor Ashoka. All three famous Chinese scholars Fa Hien, Hiuen Tsang and I-Tsing visited Kushinagar, which is a part of the famous Buddhist route covering Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. Buddha Purnima is the most important festival celebrated in this region.

Kushinagar is a very popular pilgrimage site for Buddhists. There are many temples from different countries around, such as Wat Thai Temple, Japanese Temple, Chinese Temple etc.

   

Kushinagar is also known as the city of beautiful stupas and temples and is considered as one of the holy places in India. From Buddhist followers to Indian devotees, it is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh.

Known as Kushinara in ancient times, this city is a storehouse of architectural marvels. Archaeological excavations have unearthed many temples and stupas that belong to medieval India.

Topography, Geography and Climate

Kushinagar is sparsely populated and the surrounding area is largely flat agricultural land. The ideal season for tourists is between October and March. The climate is similar to that of North India. The temperature goes up to 45̊C in summers and about 5̊C in winters. As far as accommodation is concerned, U.P. Government is a well maintained hotel (Pati Niwas) and other good private hotels are available. The nearest railway station and airport is Gorakhpur, which is 51 km from Kushinagar.

Tourists usually come through tours/packages organized by travel companies.

Here are some more pictures taken during the trip.

And finally, here is one of the author himself - he is the one who is facing the camera.....

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