Kushinagar, India

One of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Kushinagar is famed as the place where Gautam Buddha is said to have left his earthly body. It is not just the religious importance attached; Kushinagar is also a treat to the eyes. Kushinagar is made beautiful by the serenity and calm the entire environment has. Some important places of tourist interest in Kushinagar are the places related to the life of Buddha. Ramabhar Stupa and Nirvana are the foremost Buddhist pilgrimage places in Kushinagar. Other attractions in Kushinagar include Mathakuar Temple and the Mahaparinirvana Temple, also belonging to Buddhist faith. A town frequently visited by devotees and tourists, there are adequate number of hotels in Kushinagar to accommodate them. Though not many star hotels here, but there are a good number of cheap hotels in Kushinagar.