Sankisa, Buddhist Pigrimage

Other Name:

Sankasia

District:

Farrukhabad

State:

Uttar Pradesh

Country:

India

Languages Spoken:

Hindi, English

Best Time To Visit:

January To December

Long Distance Code:

Importance:

Buddhist Pilgrimage

International Access:

Area:

Location:

Sankisa is located in Farukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh, at a distance of 40 Km from Kannauj.

Climate:

Dry

Description:

Sankisa is related to many Myths pertaining to Lord Buddha, especially his descending from the heaven after death makes it an ideal destination for Buddhist pilgrims. The place is as interesting as the stories related to Buddha, charming, quite and enchanting. Known as Sankasya in Ramayana, this village has been an important centre in the geography of India from earlier times. Huen Tsang named this city as Kapittha in his travelogue and described it as a nice place to visit. The place is renowned for the stone statues found here during the excavations.

Attractions

Museum
Ashoka Pillar

Hotels

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