Shravasti Airport
Shravasti, India
Shravasti Airport
Gateway to an ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site in Uttar Pradesh.
- ›Shravasti is one of Buddhism's most sacred sites, where the Buddha reportedly performed the 'Twin Miracle'.
- ›The airport is part of India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
- ›Shravasti district borders Nepal, making the airport potentially useful for cross-border religious tourism.
- ›The airport is intended to reduce travel burden for pilgrims who previously had to transit through Lucknow.
- ›Shravasti is recognized as a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site area.
Shravasti Airport is a small domestic aerodrome located near Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh, India, serving one of Buddhism's most sacred destinations where Lord Buddha is said to have spent 24 rainy seasons. The airport supports pilgrimage tourism to nearby Jetavana monastery ruins and other heritage sites drawing visitors from across Asia. It operates limited scheduled or charter services and remains one of India's less-trafficked regional airports under development.
- Terminal 1 — Single modest terminal handling arrivals and departures for pilgrimage and regional passengers.
- Taxi and auto-rickshaw from terminal to Shravasti town
- Private hired vehicles arranged through local tour operators
- State road transport buses connecting to Balrampur and Lucknow
- Lotus Nikko Hotel Shravasti
- Hotel Buddha Land Shravasti
- UP Tourism Travellers Lodge Shravasti
Food options inside the terminal are extremely limited, typically offering basic snacks and beverages. Visitors are advised to carry meals or dine in Shravasti town, where simple vegetarian dhabas and small restaurants cater to pilgrims. Buddhist guesthouses near Jetavana often provide modest vegetarian meals for staying guests.
- Confirm flight availability well in advance as scheduled services are infrequent and subject to change.
- Carry sufficient cash as ATM access near the airport is limited.
- Hire a local guide in Shravasti town to navigate the scattered archaeological sites efficiently.
- The best time to visit is October to March when weather is cooler and suitable for outdoor sightseeing.
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Shravasti Airport is a domestic airport, which serves the city of Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is near an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, where The Buddha is believed to have spent 24 monsoons in this city. Numerous stupas, monasteries and several temples near the archaeological site of Sahet-Mahet establish Buddha's association with Shravasti. The airport is being developed by upgrading the existing airfield, which was used only by the Government and VIPs, in three phases. It covers an area of 57 acres, and has a terminal building, an Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, an apron for parking of two 19-seater Dornier 228 aircraft, a fire station and a runway.
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