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Lumbini vs Gorkha

Pick Lumbini for

peace and quiet, family trips, an easier walk

Pick Gorkha for

culture and heritage, adventure, fewer people

Lumbini compared with Gorkha
LumbiniGorkha
RegionNepal, Rupandehi, LumbiniNepal, Gorkha, Gandaki
Highest point180 m1,450 m
DifficultyEasyEasy–moderate
Trek distanceNo trek neededabout 6 km
Days on the ground2–31–2
Best monthsOct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr
Snow likelyRarelyRarely
Crowds in seasonModerateQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹2,500about ₹2,200
GatewayBhairahawa (Gautam Buddha Airport)Kathmandu / Pokhara
With kidsGreatGood
With seniorsGreatPossible
PermitsIndian citizens: passport or voter ID; no visa needed. Monastic zone entry is free.None for Indian citizens.

Lumbini: when to go

  1. Jan
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Gorkha: when to go

  1. Jan
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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