The International Buddhist Conclave 2026 in Kushinagar brought together government officials, tour operators, airlines, and international delegates to examine the future of Buddhist tourism in India. Discussions focused on connectivity, infrastructure, visitor experience, and the need to reposition Kushinagar from a short spiritual stop into a destination capable of sustaining longer, more meaningful traveller engagement within the Buddhist circuit.
Kushinagar looks beyond pilgrimage
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