Purvanchal

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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 * &mdash; a site of Buddhist pilgrimage


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 * &mdash; the site of the Buddha Sakyamuni's first teaching after gaining enlightenment


 * &mdash; one of the holiest cities in India to Hindus, many temples are off-limits to non-Hindus, on the banks of the Ganges

By plane
The commercial airports in the region include:
 * Gorakhpur Airport, Gorakhpur
 * Kushinagar International Airport, Kushinagar
 * Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi

By car
The Purvanchal Expressway, inaugurated in November 2021, is the longest expressway in India. The expressway connects Lucknow to Ghazipur at.