Coming to India for a Buddhist pilgrimage?
A practical guide to arrival, transport, money, connectivity, etiquette, health and safety for international visitors travelling to Kushinagar and Buddhist destinations.
Before you fly
Check passport validity and current visa/entry requirements through official government channels. Keep your accommodation, onward journey and emergency contacts available offline.
- Keep travel insurance and important document copies accessible.
- Confirm your destination and hotel address in English.
- Use known providers and confirm prices directly before any transaction.
Arriving & getting around
Use airport, rail and road connections according to your itinerary. Flight and train information on this portal is informational only.
Money, cards & SIM
Keep some Indian Rupees for local purchases. Use ATMs and exchange services carefully, keep receipts and follow identity requirements for SIM/eSIM.
Never share an OTP, PIN, CVV or banking password.
Temple & monastery etiquette
- Dress modestly and remove footwear where required.
- Ask before photographing monks, worshippers or ceremonies.
- Respect silence, prayer areas and restricted zones.
- Do not touch religious objects or statues unless permission is clearly given.
Health & medicine
Carry essential medicines in original packaging and know the generic names of important medicines. For urgent help in India, call the official emergency service.
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