Archaeological Site
Sahet-Mahet Archaeological Site
Ancient Shravasti archaeological zone with walled Mahet area and Sahet monastery remains, central to Buddhist, Jain and early historic heritage.
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Shravasti
Buddhist-Jain pilgrimage district of Sahet-Mahet, Jetavana, Kacchi Kuti, Pakki Kuti, Shobhnath Jain temple, Vipassana centre, Vibhuti Nath and Suhaildev forest.
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Shravasti: ancient Kosala capital and Buddha pilgrimage
Shravasti official history links the place with North Kosala, King Prasenjit, Bhagwan Mahaveer, Jain Teerthankar Sambhavnath, Chandrikapuri traditions, Chinese pilgrims, Ashoka and Sahet-Mahet excavations. Buddhist tradition remembers Shravasti as a place where Gautama Buddha spent many monsoon retreats and taught at Jetavana. The modern district was carved out from Gonda and Bahraich, with Bhinga as headquarters.
Ancient Kosala
Capital of North Kosala
Shravasti is remembered as an ancient capital of North Kosala near the Rapti river, connected with King Prasenjit and early Buddhist, Jain and Hindu traditions.
Buddha Era
Jetavana and Buddha teaching
Buddhist tradition remembers Shravasti as a major place where Gautama Buddha spent many monsoon retreats and taught at Jetavana monastery.
Jain Heritage
Sambhavnath and Chandrikapuri
District history links Shravasti with Jain Teerthankar Sambhavnath, Bhagwan Mahaveer, Chandrikapuri names, old Jain temples and Sahet-Mahet excavated remains.
Modern District
Bhinga headquarters and pilgrimage district
Modern Shravasti was carved out from Gonda and Bahraich, with Bhinga as district headquarters, and is now one of Uttar Pradesh major Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage districts.
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The places you’ll remember.
Buddhist Site
Jetavana Monastery and Gandhakuti
Core Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha is traditionally remembered for teaching and spending many monsoon retreats; includes Gandhakuti and monastery remains.
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Anand Bodhi Tree and Meditation Area
Sacred tree and meditation area within the Jetavana circuit, important for quiet prayer, chanting and pilgrim reflection.
Anand BodhiMeditationJetavanaExcavated Monument
Kacchi Kuti
Significant excavated structure inside Mahet, officially listed as one of the important historic tourist places of Shravasti.
Kacchi KutiMahetExcavationAncient Mound
Pakki Kuti
One of the largest mounds in Mahet area, identified with remains of a stupa and officially listed in Shravasti tourist places.
Pakki KutiStupaMahetBuddhist Heritage
Angulimala Stupa Route
Important Buddhist memory route associated with Angulimala tradition and the ancient Shravasti landscape.
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Anathapindika Stupa and Donor Memory
Buddhist heritage stop connected with Anathapindika or Sudatta, the great donor associated with Jetavana monastery.
AnathapindikaJetavanaDonorJain Temple
Shobhnath Jain Temple
Ancient Jain pilgrimage site associated with Tirthankar Sambhavnath and Shravasti Jain history, close to Sahet-Mahet heritage zone.
JainSambhavnathTempleMonastery Route
International Buddhist Monastery Belt
Modern monastery route with Thai, Sri Lankan, Korean, Myanmar, Tibetan and other Buddhist centres supporting international pilgrimage.
MonasteryInternationalBuddhistMeditation Centre
Vipassana Meditation Centre Sravasti
Meditation centre on State Highway 26 near Buddha Inter College, officially listed among Shravasti tourist places.
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Vibhuti Nath Temple
Officially listed temple in Shravasti district, important for local pilgrimage and Himalayan foothill religious routes.
Vibhuti NathTemplePilgrimageWildlife Sanctuary
Suhaildev Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary spread across Balrampur and Shravasti near the Indo-Nepal border, useful for forest, birding and Terai ecology coverage.
SuhaildevWildlifeForestRiver Route
Rapti River and Bhinga Route
Rapti river landscape and Bhinga headquarters route, useful for district orientation, rural travel and Terai river culture.
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Shravasti Tharu Craft and Furniture Cluster
ODOP notes Tharu tribal craft and local furniture manufacturing using forest resources like rosewood, teakwood, acacia and neem.
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Local Food
Shravasti food should cover simple Buddhist pilgrimage meals, vegetarian thalis, Terai rice-dal, seasonal vegetables, Tharu-style local dishes, gur sweets, tea and snacks around Sahet-Mahet, Ikauna and Bhinga.
Sahet-Mahet, Jetavana and monastery belt
Buddhist Pilgrim Vegetarian Thali
Simple vegetarian meals, rice, dal, vegetables and light food suited to meditation and pilgrimage travel.
Ikauna, Bhinga and rural markets
Terai Rice Dal and Seasonal Greens
Local Terai meal base with rice, dal, saag, vegetables and rural household flavours.
Tharu village and forest-edge routes
Tharu Style Rural Food
Respectful coverage of Tharu food traditions with rice, greens, local grains, seasonal vegetables and simple forest-edge meals.
Bhinga, Ikauna and Sahet-Mahet route
Gur Sweets Tea and Pilgrim Snacks
Tea, poori-sabzi, kachori, sweets, gur snacks and light travel food for pilgrimage circuits.
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Before you set off.
October to March is best for Sahet-Mahet, Jetavana, Jain temple, Vipassana centre, Vibhuti Nath and Suhaildev forest routes. Buddha Purnima and Kartik Purnima are important spiritual windows.
March to June · 32-43 C
Summer
Hot plains and Terai weather. Heritage walks should be early morning or evening with shade and water.
July to September · 27-34 C
Monsoon
Rainy and humid with green fields and forest routes. Ancient mounds and rural roads can be slippery.
October to February · 12-26 C
Winter
Best season for Sahet-Mahet, Jetavana, Jain temple, meditation centres, Bhinga route and Suhaildev forest.
By Air
Lucknow airport
By Train
Balrampur and Gonda railheads
By Road
Gonda, Bhinga, Ikauna and Buddhist circuit