Archive · 9 Jan 2026
UP Develops Buddha Theme Park for Spiritual Tourism
The Uttar Pradesh government is building a big Buddha Theme Park in Kaushambi.
It will have many cool things like a gallery with stories about Buddha, a peaceful forest for meditation, and copies of famous stupas from different countries.
The park will show the life of Buddha through sculptures and teach people about his teachings.
The government wants to make Kaushambi a special place for people who want to learn about Buddhism and enjoy nature.
They think this will bring lots of tourists from India and other countries.
The park is expected to be ready by the end of 2026.
Uttar Pradesh is developing a Buddha Theme Park in Kaushambi, modelled after Buddhavanam in Telangana.
The park will feature zones like a Jataka Mural Gallery, Dhyana Vanam, and a Stupa Gallery with 13 replicas from various countries.
It will include a meditation centre showcasing various mudras and a Buddhacharita Vanam depicting Buddha's life journey.
The project aims to boost spiritual tourism and is expected to be completed by December 2026 at a cost of ₹22.93 crore.
Kaushambi has historical significance, being an ancient capital and a place where Buddha spent his monsoon retreats.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department
- What
- Development of Buddha Theme Park
- When
- Expected completion by December 2026
- Where
- Kosam Inam village, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To boost spiritual tourism and preserve Buddhist heritage
- Location
- Kosam Inam village, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh
- Project Cost
- ₹22.93 crore
- Completion Date
- December 2026
- Project Area
- 11 hectares
- Key Features
- Jataka Mural Gallery, Dhyana Vanam, Stupa Gallery, Meditation Centre, Buddhacharita Vanam
- Stupa Gallery Replicas
- 13 replicas from countries like Sri Lanka, Thailand, South Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet, Afghanistan and Indian states
- Tourist Visits (Jan-Sep 2025)
- 23.19 lakh (including 2,884 foreign visitors)