Wat Thai Kusinara Chalermraj
วัดไทยกุสินาราเฉลิมราช
A Buddhist temple supported by the Thai royal family, with a Thai shrine of golden roofs and white walls and a tidy garden, making it one of the town's most beautiful international temples.
Wat Thai Kusinara Chalermraj, whose full name means the Thai Royal Temple of Kushinagar Celebration, was built in 1994 to mark the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne. The temple preserves typical Thai architecture, with tiered golden eaves, pointed roofs and finely decorated doorways. The main hall houses a golden Buddha statue, the lawns are neatly trimmed, and there are a Thai bell tower and small stupas. The temple also runs a clinic and a school. Admission is free, but it may close at midday. Dress modestly and remove your shoes before entering the hall. It sits on the main road between the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Angara Stupa.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:00