Kapilavastu
Buddhist Pilgrimage
Kapilvastu
was ancient capital of the Shakya clan whose ruler was the father
of the Buddha. Today Kapilvastu comprises of several villages,
chief among them being Piprahwa & Ganvaria. A large stupa
stands at the ancient site which is said to house the bone relics
of the Buddha.
Places of Interest
Stupa, Palace Site etc.
Road Distances from Kapilvastu
Gorakhpur - 97 km., Kushinagar - 148 km, Varanasi - 312 km., Lumbini-95km.,
Shravasti - 147 km., Lucknow - 308 km.
How to Reach There
From Delhi one has to reach Lucknow/Varanasi/ Gorakhpur by rail/air/road.
Taxis & buses are available on hire to reach Kapilavastu which
is 110 kms. away from Gorakhpur.
The nearest railwat station is Naugarh ( 23 kms 0 on the Gorakhpur-Gonda
loop line.
