Holiday in Gorakhpur
City in India — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇮🇳
Country
India
Type
City
Best time to travel
October to March (18-28 °C, dry and pleasant). April to June extremely hot (up to 45 °C). July-September monsoon.
Budget/day
25-60 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Gorakhpur (GOP, approx. 12-16 h with connections via Delhi or Mumbai). Visa for India required (e-Visa online).
About Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is a historical city in the east of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, near the Nepalese border. The city is primarily known as the gateway to Lumbini — the birthplace of Buddha, which is only 100 km away in Nepal and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Gorakhnath Temple is the spiritual heart of the city and one of the most important Nath temples in India. The temple honors the medieval yogi Gorakhnath, the founder of the Nath tradition, and attracts millions of pilgrims each year. The monastery houses a library with rare Sanskrit manuscripts. The Ramgarh Taal, a natural lake on the outskirts, is a popular recreational area with boating and a bird sanctuary. Gita Press, one of the largest publishers of religious texts in the world, is based in Gorakhpur and has been producing affordable editions of the Bhagavad Gita and other Hindu scriptures since 1923. The Gorakhpur railway station once held the world record for the longest platform in the world (1,366 meters). The city is also a starting point for excursions to the Kushinagar district, where Buddha attained his Parinirvana (final liberation).
Top 5 highlights in Gorakhpur
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Gorakhnath Temple
Most important Nath temple in India and namesake of the city: pilgrimage center with rare Sanskrit manuscripts and annual Makar Sankranti festival.
Lumbini (Day Trip)
Buddha's birthplace, 100 km away in Nepal: UNESCO World Heritage site with Maya Devi Temple and Ashoka Pillar.
Kushinagar
Site of Buddha's Parinirvana (death/liberation): Mahaparinirvana Temple with reclining Buddha statue, 50 km east.
Ramgarh Taal
Natural lake with boating and birdwatching: green oasis on the outskirts for relaxation.
Gita Press
One of the largest religious publishers in the world: affordable Bhagavad Gita editions since 1923, bookstore open for visits.
Hotels in Gorakhpur
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Reise-SIM für Gorakhpur
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Gorakhpur
Recommended travel time
October to March (18-28 °C, dry and pleasant). April to June extremely hot (up to 45 °C). July-September monsoon.
Summer
35-45 °C, extremely hot and dry before the monsoon, July-September rain
Winter
8-25 °C, pleasant and dry, cool nights with fog
How much does a holiday in Gorakhpur cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
10-20 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
25-60 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
70-150 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
E-Visa required — can be applied for online (approx. 25 USD). Valid for 30 days, processing time 3-5 days.
Indian Rupee (INR) — 1 € ≈ 90 INR. Cash for markets and street vendors, credit cards only in hotels.
Nepal border nearby — Sunauli/Belahiya border crossing 95 km away. Separate visa required for Nepal (on arrival).
Avoid summer — April to June temperatures exceed 45 °C. October to February is the best travel time.
Buddhist pilgrimage tour — Gorakhpur, Lumbini (birth), Kushinagar (death), Sarnath (first sermon), and Bodh Gaya (enlightenment) form the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit.
Food & drink in Gorakhpur
These specialties you must try!
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