Kapilvastu Nepal Nearby Places
Boudhnath
It is a UNSCO world heritage site. It is known for Boudhnath Stupa which dates back to 5th century AD.
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Bodhgaya
It is place of enlightenment of Lord Buddha . Bodhgaya is the one of most visited Buddhist pilgrimage of world. It is believed that Mahabodhi Tree at Bodhgaya dates back to 6th century BCE. Here you can look Mahabodhi Temple .
In 2017 Kalachakra Initiation Ceremony took place in presence of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama.
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| Place Name |
Description |
Highlights |
Approx. Distance from Kapilvastu |
| Lumbini |
Birthplace of Lord Buddha; UNESCO World Heritage Site |
Maya Devi Temple, monastic zones, peace pagoda |
29 km |
| Tilaurakot |
Ancient capital of the Shakya kingdom; childhood home of Buddha |
Palace ruins, archaeological site |
4 km |
| Kudan |
Site where Buddha met his father after Enlightenment |
Large stupa, sacred pond |
6 km |
| Gotihawa |
Believed to be the birthplace of Krakuchhanda Buddha |
Ashokan pillar, ancient relics |
12 km |
| Niglihawa |
Associated with Kanakamuni Buddha |
Ashokan pillar, historical pond |
8 km |
| Araurakot |
Fortified site linked to King Suddhodhana |
Moat and walls, ancient citadel layout |
10 km |
| Sagarhawa |
Massacre site of the Shakya clan |
Sacred pond, historical significance |
12 km |
| Bhitihawa |
Peaceful rural village with early Buddhist connections |
Cultural immersion, quiet retreat |
15 km |
| Devdaha |
Maternal home of Queen Maya (Buddha’s mother) |
Historical village, Buddhist sites |
50 km |
| Taulihawa |
Gateway town to Kapilvastu region |
Hotels, transportation, shopping |
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Kushinagar
Kushinagar is the place of Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha . It has many ancient pilgrimage places of Buddhism. It is known for Statue of Reclining Buddha, Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa.
Lumbini
It world known birthplace of founder of Buddhism Lord Buddha. Lumbini is a great Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist centre with many places to visit.
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Rajgir
Rajgir in India is the place of Rajgir Mahotsava. It is ancient capital of many dynasties of Maurya and Pre-Maurya periods.
Besides there are also some other well-known tourist places nearby Kapilvastu. To name some – Nalanda in Bihar state of India is a well-known ancient place of learning. Vaishali is another ancient Buddhist Tourist place in Bihar, Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh is famous as Mahaparinirvana site of Lord Buddha and Varanasi is world known as cultural city of India.
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