Shravasti , Ayodhya
About Shravasti
Shravasti or Sravasti is a famous for its heritage and has strong ties with the Buddhist culture. The spread over an area of 1,860 sq km and has its base in Bhinga town. According to the folklore, the town has been named after King Shravasta who ruled here during the 6th century. The city is located in the Gangetic plains close to the Gonda region.
According to some of the Buddhist relics lord Buddha spent 25 years of his life at Sharavasti. The city has an influence of both Jain and Buddhist cultures. The city has a rich cultural heritage and houses several historic stupas, monasteries and religious sites. The city has been an important part of the Gupta period too as it was the center of learning during their rule. Several damaged Stupas and the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang found out ruins of monasteries. The closest airport from the city is 150 km situated in Lucknow, besides the city is also well connected by the rail route via Gonda.
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Jagdishpur Reservoir, Lumbini
*64.4 km from Shravasti - See map
The Jagdishpur reservoir, the largest reservoir in Nepal is located in the Kapilvastu district. This place was originally built for irrigational...
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Bardia National Park, Bheri
*65.8 km from Shravasti - See map
Recognized in the 1980s, Bardia National Park is located in the Western Terai, an area of lowlands amid Himalayas and their foothills further...
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Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Dhawalagiri
*93.6 km from Shravasti - See map
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only hunting reserve in Nepal. Situated between altitudes of 2,850 to 5,500 m, Dhorpatan Hunting reserve covers...
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Nageshwarnath Temple, Uttar Pradesh
97.2 km from Shravasti - See map
Nageshwarnath temple has been established by Kush, the son of Ram. Fables state that Kush, the son of lord Ram had lost his armlet, while bathing...
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Ramkot Shrine, Uttar Pradesh
97.9 km from Shravasti - See map
Ramkot Shrine is located at the hummock in the western end of the city. The temple is a religious spot for Hindu devotees and attracts thousands...
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Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
98 km from Shravasti - See map
Hanuman Garhi is also known as Hanuman Janambhoobi. It is the place where Lord Hanuman had lived. A beautiful temple has been built at this place...
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