Key hubs
Shravasti airport and railway station
- Nearest airport
- Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), roughly 70–100 km away, about 2–3 hours by road. Lucknow Amausi Airport is further but has more flights.
- Railway station
- Gonda Junction is the nearest major station, about 30 km away. Local trains and buses connect to Shravasti town.
- Getting around
- A private car and driver is essential; the excavation site is outside the town and not easily reached by public transport. Local autos can be hired for short trips.
How to reach Shravasti by air
Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) is roughly 70 to 100 km away, about 2 to 3 hours by road; Lucknow's airport is further but has more flight options.
How to reach Shravasti by train
Gonda Junction, about 30 km away, is the nearest major station; local trains and buses connect on to Shravasti town.
How to reach Shravasti by road
Reached by state highway from Gonda and Balrampur; roads are adequate but can be slow, especially after monsoon rain.
Getting around Shravasti
A private car and driver is close to essential, since the excavation site sits outside town and is not easily reached by public transport.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Shravasti
- Hire a car and driver for the full two days. Walking between sites in the town is tiring, and the excavation site is some distance away.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.