Purvanchal is the eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the most ancient regions of India and it enjoys a rich heritage and culture.
Cities
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Kushinagar 📍 — a site of Buddhist pilgrimage
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Robertsganj 📍 —
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Sarnath 📍 — the site of the Buddha Sakyamuni's first teaching after gaining enlightenment
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Varanasi 📍 — one of the holiest cities in India to Hindus, many temples are off-limits to non-Hindus, on the banks of the Ganges
Other destinations
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By plane
The commercial airports in the region include:
- Gorakhpur Airport (IATA: GOP), Gorakhpur
- Kushinagar International Airport (IATA: KBK), Kushinagar
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (IATA: VNS), Varanasi
By car
The Purvanchal Expressway, inaugurated in November 2021, is the longest expressway in India. The expressway connects Lucknow to Ghazipur at 340 km.