PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 9 -- Kaushambi has submitted a new tourism proposal to the ministry of tourism for the current financial year, seeking upgraded infrastructure at key Buddhist heritage points to enhance pilgrim and tourist facilities, officials said.

The proposal submitted by the district magistrate includes upgraded amenities at the Cambodian Monastery and a dedicated parking zone near the Sri Lankan Buddha Vihara to support the increasing foot traffic of domestic and foreign visitors.

District tourism officer Kirtiman Srivastava said Kosam Inam village is being shaped into a major Buddhist pilgrimage stop. As part of its inclusion in the Buddhist Circuit, a Buddha theme park is coming up on 11 hectares for Rs.22.93 crore, featuring an ...