Sravasti

2 daysBest: Oct–MarPilgrimage#buddhist#jetavana#holy

Jetavana of Buddha's monsoons

Why this weekend?

Jetavana monasteryAnandabodhi treeAngulimala stupa

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The Jetavana
- Jetavana walk
- Anandabodhi stop
- Stupa visit
Day 2 · The town
- Gompa halls
- Pilgrim lanes
- Return

Geography & terrain

Sravasti lies in the Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh, 170 km from Lucknow and 180 km from Lumbini — the Buddhist pilgrimage town of the region, its Jetavana, the 3rd-century stupas and the tree shrines set on the Ganga plain.

History & culture

The town's story runs with the 6th-century BCE Buddha era — the Buddhist town of the Jetavana and the 3rd-century-era stupas of the Mauryan life, with the town's modern role as the pilgrimage of the Buddha circuit and the home of the Jetavana and the Anandabodhi tree and the 2000s-era monasteries; the town's history of the 19th-century rediscovery and the modern temple life, gives Sravasti its Buddhist character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹800–2,000/night

Mid-range

₹2,000–4,000/night

Comfort

₹4,000+/night

Things to do

Buddhist grounds
Sacred trees
Old stupas
Monastery halls
Pilgrim lanes

Eat & drink

Tunday kebab
Petha
Jalebi
Nihari
Navratan korma

Getting there

Fly: Lucknow (LKO) / Varanasi (VNS) / Delhi (DEL)
Train: Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi junctions
Road from Delhi: varies — 200–700 km by district
Getting around: Autos, e-rickshaws, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹4,000–9,500 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹800–4,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹500–900
Per day · Activities: ₹400–800

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–21°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–25°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 15–31°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 21–38°C · None rain
May · Hot: 26–42°C · None rain
Jun · Pre-monsoon: 28–40°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 26–34°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 25–34°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 18–33°C · Light rain
Nov · Best: 12–28°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 8–23°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Oct–Mar) holds the town
The gompas open on the mornings
Pairs with Lumbini for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Sravasti?

The Buddhist town of the UP.

What is there to do?

The Jetavana, the tree and the stupas.

How long is the visit?

Two days.