ABOUT KAPILVASTU (PIPRAHWA):

• The ancient capital of Sakyas lies in the foothills of Himalayan terai.
• Lord Buddha was born as Prince Gautama Siddhartha to Sakya King Suddhodana and was brought up in luxury and opulence.
• But, a vision of old age, disease and death made him realise the hollowness of worldly pleasures.
• He renounced the world and left his palace in Kapilvastu at the age of 29 and came back 12 years later, after attaining enlightenment.
• Today, Kapilvastu comprises of several villages, the most important are, Piprahwa and Ganvaria.
• A large stupa at the ancient site is said to contain the bone relics of the Buddha.
• The ruins of the palace are spread over a large area.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Gorakhpur Airport, Gorakhpur (GOP), 140 kms away from Kapilvastu town.
• Rail: Siddharth Nagar Railway Station, Siddharth Nagar, 20 kms away from Kapilvastu town.
• Road: Well connected by road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

For more information visit  https://gorakhpur.nic.in/tourist-place/kapilvastu/
 

ATTRACTIONS AROUND KAPILVASTU (PIPRAHWA)

Lumbini:

• 86 kms away from Kapilvastu town.
• Lord Buddha was born here under a blooming Sala tree.
• An Ashokan column – Rummindei pillar marks the visit of emperor Ashoka in 249 B.C. to this sacred site and also commemorates Buddha’s nativity.