170 km from Lucknow it is one of the most famous Buddhist sites. The ancient city of Shravasti, venerated by Buddhist and Jains alike, is at present a collection of ruins called SAHET - MAHET. This twin name is applied to two distinct groups of remains, Sahet and Mahet.Sahet is the site of the famous Buddhist monastery known as JETAVANA VIHAR, which lay outside the limits of the Shravasti city. The latter is identified with modern Mahet. The ruins at Sahet consist mainly of plinths and foundation of monasteries and stupas, all Buddhist. The other site i.e., Mahet situated at about 500m from the site denotes the ancient city proper.

It is termed to be an ancient capital of Koshal kingdom. It is here that you find the 'Stupas' known as 'Kachhi Kuti' and 'Pakki Kuti'. The monastery where Lord Buddha lived for several years is here. This is also the birthplace of Sambhavanatha the third Tirthankar of Jains.