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Shravastiश्रावस्ती
One full day is enough for Shravasti: visit Jetavana and the Thai Stupa in the morning, then the Jain temple and museum after lunch. Most travellers come as a day trip from Lucknow or as a stop between Ayodhya and Kushinagar.
Shravasti was the capital of the ancient Kosala kingdom and one of Buddhism's holiest sites — the Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons here. The main sights cluster around Jetavana monastery, with a giant Buddha statue and the Thai Stupa nearby. The town is quiet, with limited accommodation and food, so most visitors come for a single day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- VSV
- Nights
- 1
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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 Shravasti112 ▾
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 Shravasti, 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
- SafetyShravasti is safe for tourists, but keep valuables out of sight at the main temple sites.
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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.
- AirportcheckVSV Shravasti Airport (Flights from Lucknow; schedule is limited — check before planning.).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town; walking works for the Jetavana–Thai Stupa–Shobhnath cluster.
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)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Jetavana₹300 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Budget bedDorm bed at a guesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room at Rahi Tourist Bungalow, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room at Rahi Tourist Bungalow, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
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
- VSV Shravasti Airport (Flights from Lucknow; schedule is limited — check before planning.)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shravasti: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°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
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town; walking works for the Jetavana–Thai Stupa–Shobhnath cluster. Hiring a car with driver from Lucknow is the most practical option.
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: 2–2.5 h
Bus or taxi via Balrampur, about 2 h
Combine with Shravasti for a two-day circuit.
Door to door: 3.5–4.5 h
Taxi or bus, about 3–4 h
The nearest major city with flights and trains.
Sitapur
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 2 h
Limited sights; mostly a transit stop.
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.
Near Jetavana
The Rahi Tourist Bungalow and a few guesthouses; basic but walkable to the main sights.
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 at Rahi Tourist Bungalow1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw from Jharkhandi station to Shravasti1 × ₹400 · check | ₹400 |
| Entry to Jetavana and museum2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| 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 and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Entry to Jetavana | ₹300 (≈ US$4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in the town centre — bring enough cash from Lucknow or Balrampur.
- Touts may approach at Jetavana; ignore and walk to the ticket counter.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep) can make the paths muddy and the Rapti River area inaccessible.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lucknow → Shravasti by taxi: about ₹3,000–4,000 (≈ US$35–50), 3–4 h (check)
- Jharkhandi station → Shravasti by auto: about ₹400 (≈ US$5), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- जेतवन कहाँ है? — Where is Jetavana? (Jetavana kahan hai?)
- मैं शाकाहारी हूँ — I am a vegetarian (main shakahari hoon)
- कृपया रिक्शा बुलाएँ — Please call a rickshaw (kripya ricksha bulaen)
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 Shravasti. 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) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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 Jetavana, Thai Stupa, Shobhnath temple and the museum with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages with last orders and vegetarian options.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for VSV and Jharkhandi station.
Sources
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