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Lumbini vs Bandipur

Pick Lumbini for

family trips, a spiritual journey, photography

Pick Bandipur for

culture and heritage, workations, nature, fewer people

Lumbini compared with Bandipur
LumbiniBandipur
RegionNepal, Rupandehi, LumbiniNepal, Tanahun, Gandaki
Highest point180 m1,100 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground2–32–3
Best monthsOct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr
Snow likelyRarelyRarely
Crowds in seasonModerateQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹2,500about ₹2,500
GatewayBhairahawa (Gautam Buddha Airport)Kathmandu / Pokhara
With kidsGreatGreat
With seniorsGreatGreat
PermitsIndian citizens: passport or voter ID; no visa needed. Monastic zone entry is free.None.

Lumbini: when to go

  1. Jan
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Bandipur: when to go

  1. Jan
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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