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Kapilvastu

Earlier famed as the capital of the Shakya clan, this town is located at a distance of 20 KM from Siddharth Nagar and 97 KM from Gorakhpur. Kapilvastu was the kingdom of King Suddhodhana, the father of Lord Buddha. Here Lord Buddha spent his childhood as Prince Siddhartha, who left his palace in Kapilvastu at the age of 29 and revisited it 12 years later, after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. Today, Kapilvastu comprises of several beautiful villages, mainly Piprahwa and Ganvaria. A large Stupa stands at the ancient site which is said to have housed the bone relics of Lord Buddha. Meandering their way through Kapilvastu, the devotees feel transferred thousands of years back to an era when Young Prince Siddhartha after seeing the pains of life, renounced all worldly riches and pleasures in search of the path which leads to the termination of suffering and salvation.

Tilaurkot Fort: It is believed to be the prime area of the kingdom of Sudhodhana. Apparently, Gautam Buddha, whose name was Siddhartha before he went out in search for his answers, spent his life till the age of 29. He was married to a woman named Yashodhara and had a son named Rahula. Siddhartha was unsatisfied by the mysteries of the world and hence went out in search for his answers.

Tilaurakot Museum: This is an old museum and has a satisfactory collection of housing jewelery, ornaments, coins, grey ware etc, some of which dating back to as long as 7th century BC.

Gotihawa: This place is believed to be the birthplace of Krakuchanda Buddha. Excavations that were carried out resulted in many stupas and monasteries. Evidently, this place was also visited by Akbar.

Araurakot: This is the birthplace of Kanakmuni Buddha. It contains an ancient moat with along with other ruins.

Kundan: This is a protected area which again contains the remains of many stupas and monasteries. It is believed to be the place where Lord Buddha preached after his was enlightened. Also, his father became a Buddhist in this very place.

Niglihawa: This place is believed to be visited by Akbar which is evident by a broken pillar. Like the other excavation sites, this place also has remains of stupas, monasteries besides other things.

Sagarhawa: Besides the usual stupas, excavations at this location brought out some rare antique items like caskets etc.

Uttar Pradesh Destinations

Uttar Pradesh Tourism a large number of both national and international tourists. Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Agra is also located in Uttar Pradesh. The most populous state of India, Uttar Pradesh, today is a flourishing religious, natural as well as historical tourist destination. It boasts of being to several well-known tourist spots in every category that includes Kapilvastu, Kushinagar, Agra, Lucknow, Dudwa, Varanasi, Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Deogarh, Jhansi and many more. If you want to absorb the culturally potpourri of this Indian state along with its heritage attractions then opt for Uttar Pradesh Tour Packages. Situated in the northern part of India, bordering with the capital of India New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh is one of the most popular and an established tourist destination for both Indians and non-Indians alike in India.