Lumbini vs Muktinath
Pick Lumbini for
peace and quiet, tight budgets, family trips, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Muktinath for
road trips
| Lumbini | Muktinath | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Rupandehi, Lumbini | Nepal, Mustang |
| Highest point | 180 m | 3,710 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Dec, Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Bhairahawa (Gautam Buddha Airport) | Pokhara |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Possible |
| Permits | Indian citizens: passport or voter ID; no visa needed. Monastic zone entry is free. | ACAP permit. Indian citizens need passport or voter ID. |
Lumbini: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Muktinath: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely