Kushinagar owes its cultural significance due to it glorious, ancient history. Situated on the banks of river Gandak and in close proximity to the Terai region of the Himalayas, Kushinagar was a favorite meditation spot among sages, saints, hermits, etc. for its tranquil and beautiful, natural surroundings. Archeological excavations have also yielded a rich collection of antiquities, artifacts, and statues of various gods and goddesses.

Nirvana Stupa

This stupa stamped with brickwork and of 2.74 meters in height was exposed by Carlyle in 1876.

Mahaparinirvana Temple

Dating back to 5^th centaury AD, this temple houses a long reclining statue of the dying Buddha. Prepared from chunar stone, this statue is over 6 meters long and was found during the excavations conducted in 1876.

Mathakuar Shrine

Lying at a distance of about 400 yards from the Parinirvana Stupa, this site represents the place where Buddha gave his last sermon. A large lack stone image of Buddha excavated from this site can be seen here.

Also referred to as Mukut Bandhan Vihar and raising up to a height of about 49 ft, this stupa is built at the site where Buddha was cremated.

The exquisite statue of Buddha present in this temple, marked with Chinese carvings and architecture, is worth a glimpse.

Kushinagar Museum

This museum contains the remains and findings from ancient excavations of the town.

• Gorakhpur, a small town located 51 Km from Kushinagar.
• Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, situated 122 km from Gorakhpur.

Linh Son Buddhist Temple, Pathik Niwas, Royal Residency, Lotus Nikko Hotel, Internationals Guest House, Shanti Buddha Vihar, Birala Hindu Budha Dharmashala, Varmeez Budha Vihar, Chandramani Bhikshu Dharamshala, Karuna Budh Vihar.

• Central Bank of India
• State Bank of India
• Punjab National Bank

• Sub Post Office at Main Crossing

• Community Health Center
• Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital
• Homeopathic Hospital

• Regional Tourist Office
• Tourist Information Center
• Government of UP Assistant Tourist Office
• Tourist Center

• Nearest railway station is Gorakhpur, which is directly linked to a number of cities within the state and beyond. Well connected by Road to Gorakhpur, Lumbini, Kapilvastu, Shravasti and Sarnath

• Yama Kwality café
• Sindhi Restaurant

Kushinagar is the city where Buddha spoke his last words and attained Moksha. It was in this very town that he was cremated at a place called “Mukut Bandhan” (liberation of attachment). Thus, this place owes its importance in the Buddhist religion and is visited by a number of Buddhist pilgrims throughout the year. The city was excavated in 1861 by General A. Cunningham and A.C.I. Carlyle, who established its identity for the first time. This was followed by a number of such archeological findings and excavations that further certified its identity.