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Kaushambiकौशांबी
Half a day is enough for the ruins and museum; combine with Prayagraj or Kanpur. Skip it if you have no interest in ancient Buddhist and Jain sites.
Kaushambi was the capital of the Vatsa Kingdom and a thriving Buddhist centre. Today it is a quiet archaeological site with a broken Ashoka pillar, monastery ruins and a small museum. Most visitors come from Prayagraj (about 1 h by road) for a few hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, muddy paths)
- Airport
- IXD
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kaushambi112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kaushambi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyA quiet rural site; no major safety concerns.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXD Prayagraj Airport (Bamrauli) (About 50 km (31 mi); taxi or bus to Kaushambi).IXD Prayagraj Airport (Bamrauli) (About 31 mi (50 km); taxi or bus to Kaushambi).
- Getting aroundThe site is compact and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDorm bed in Prayagraj, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Prayagraj, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room in Prayagraj, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXD Prayagraj Airport (Bamrauli) (About 50 km (31 mi); taxi or bus to Kaushambi)IXD Prayagraj Airport (Bamrauli) (About 31 mi (50 km); taxi or bus to Kaushambi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kaushambi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
6 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The site is compact and walkable. For the museum and outlying ruins, hire a cycle-rickshaw or auto-rickshaw from the town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi or bus via SH 95, about 1 h
Combine with the Triveni Sangam and Allahabad Fort.
Door to door: About 2 h
Taxi or bus via SH 95 and GT Road, about 2 h
Industrial city with colonial-era parks and the Kanpur Zoo.
Kannauj
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Taxi or bus via SH 95 and NH 19, about 2.5 h
Perfume town; worth a stop only if you are heading that way.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kaushambi town
Basic guesthouses and Circuit House; most visitors stay in Prayagraj and day-trip.
Prayagraj
Wider choice of hotels; 1 h drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in Prayagraj1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Taxi Prayagraj–Kaushambi return1 × ₹2,000 · check | ₹2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,050 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,780 per person per day, bed included | ₹11,550≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Day-trip from Prayagraj.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple thali meal | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Cycle-rickshaw ride within town | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw from Kaushambi to the site | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No restaurants or cafés at the site: carry water and snacks.
- The Ashoka Pillar is a fragment, not a full column.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep) makes the paths slippery and the site less accessible.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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कौशांबी पुरातात्विक स्थल, कृपयाTo Kaushambi archaeological site, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Kolkata; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Prayagraj → Kaushambi by taxi: about ₹1,500–2,000 (≈ US$18–25) one way (check)
- Prayagraj → Kaushambi by bus: about ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कितना? — How much? (kitnā?)
- संग्रहालय कहाँ है? — Where is the museum? (sangrahālay kahān hai?)
- पानी — Water (pānī)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kaushambi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, muddy paths) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Ghoshitaram Monastery, Ashoka Pillar, Kaushambi Museum with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages with last orders and water availability.
- Prayagraj–Kaushambi transfer fixture with taxi and bus options.
Sources
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