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Sravasti
Uttar Pradesh · Eastern UP · 120m🚗 no vehicle needed — flat Buddhist pilgrimage town
👨👩👧 Family: easy family base — peaceful, flat terrain
2/5
April
Why 2/5? Hot 28-40°C. Archaeological sites exposed to sun. Morning-only visits viable. Buddha Purnima celebrations.
Where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons — the place he lived longest, and most Buddhists skip it for Bodh Gaya.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1-1 days
Budget
budget
Kids Rating
3/5 ✓
✓ Off-the-beaten-path seekers✓ Spiritual travelers✓ First-time travelers
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, Airtel, BSNL
Fair 4G. Rural area.
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Medical
District Hospital Balrampur 17km
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Road
State highway fair.
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Safety
4/5
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Why Special
Jetavana monastery where Buddha gave most of his sermons. Saheth-Maheth ruins. Anathapindika's garden. The place where Buddha performed the Twin Miracle. Korean, Thai and Chinese temples. The most important Buddhist site most people skip.
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Festivals & Events
Sravasti International Buddhist Festival
MarMarch (varies)
Buddhist gathering at Jetavana Monastery ruins where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons, with meditation retreats, Dharma talks, and archaeological tours.
Sravasti is where Buddha performed the Twin Miracle; Jetavana was the most important monastery during his lifetime.
Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioAirtelBSNL
Fair 4G. Rural area.
WiFi: Rare
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: District Hospital Balrampur 17km
Ambulance: 108
Police: Sravasti police post
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Getting There
Lucknow→Sravasti: 170km 4hrs.
Roads: State highway fair.
Public transport: Balrampur station 17km. Buses from Lucknow. Lucknow airport 170km.
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Fuel & Stay
Helpline: UP Tourism: 0522-2308916
Where to Stay
Best for Families
Near Jetavana ruins
Best for Backpackers
Dharamshalas
Best for Peace & Quiet
Entire town is peaceful
Avoid
Very basic infrastructure
Off-season: ₹300-800/nightPeak: ₹500-1500/night
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Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹600Stay₹300
Food₹150
Transport₹100
Activities₹50
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹2,050Stay₹1,200
Food₹400
Transport₹300
Activities₹150
per person per day
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Luxury
₹4,600Stay₹3,000
Food₹800
Transport₹500
Activities₹300
per person per day
💡 Buddhist pilgrimage circuit; very basic town; monastery and government guesthouses cheapest
Crowd Intelligence
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Quiet Moderate Peak
Best days: Any
Buddhist circuit site where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons. International pilgrims in winter. Thai and Japanese monasteries are serene year-round.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
very easy
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Family Dining
basic
Cuisine: North Indian
Simple vegetarian food near monasteries.
How to Reach
Airport
Lucknow — 175km
Rail
Balrampur — 18km
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