Rewa to Nepal Scenic Road Trip Itinerary 2025

Day 1: Rewa to Gorakhpur

Rewa, India to Gorakhpur, India on May 7, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Madhur Misthan Bhandar, Rewa

Start your trip with a hearty breakfast at this popular local spot offering traditional Indian sweets and snacks to energize your journey.
INR150, 0h45m

8:00am

Drive to Gorakhpur

Embark on the approximately 5 to 6 hours drive covering around 280 kilometers northeast, enjoying glimpses of rural heartland of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
INR0 (self-driven), 6h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Bawarchi Restaurant, Gorakhpur

Enjoy a hearty lunch featuring North Indian cuisine in this well-reviewed local restaurant.
INR300, 1h0m

3:00pm

Relax at Gorakhnath Temple

Visit this revered temple known for its spiritual significance and impressive architecture, open till 7 PM.
Free, 1h30m

5:00pm

Check-in at Hotel Varanasi Residency

Settle into your hotel for an overnight stay preparing for the border crossing next day.
INR1500, N/A

7:00pm

Dinner at Zaika Restaurant

Savor local Awadhi flavors with a range of kebabs and curries.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Gorakhpur to Nepal border

Gorakhpur, India to Sunauli, Indo-Nepal Border on May 8, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a simple Indian breakfast at your hotel before heading out.
Included in stay, 0h45m

8:00am

Drive to Sunauli Border

Reach the Sunauli border post within an hour from Gorakhpur to complete immigration formalities to enter Nepal.
INR0, 1h0m

10:00am

Cross border to Bhairahawa, Nepal

Enter Nepal and proceed to Bhairahawa city, approximately 30 minutes drive from Sunauli. A gateway to Lumbini.
NPR0, 0h30m

11:00am

Visit Buddha Airport nearby

If interested in aviation or looking for transport options, visit Buddha Airport, open for visitors in the day.
Free, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Himalayan Kitchen, Bhairahawa

Dine on authentic Nepali dishes such as momos and dal bhat at this popular local restaurant.
NPR400, 1h0m

2:00pm

Drive to Lumbini

Travel about 25 km south to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
NPR0, 1h0m

3:00pm

Explore Lumbini Garden and Monasteries

Visit the sacred garden complex, sacred ponds, and various international monasteries; open daily until 6 PM.
NPR1000, 2h0m

5:30pm

Check-in at Lotus Home Hotel, Lumbini

Settle down comfortably close to the sacred sites for the night.
NPR2000, N/A

7:00pm

Dinner at hotel restaurant

Enjoy a peaceful dinner offering Nepali and Indian cuisine to end the day.
NPR800, 1h0m
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Day 3: Explore Lumbini and Surroundings

Lumbini, Nepal on May 9, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a fresh breakfast to prepare for a day of exploration.
Included, 0h45m

8:30am

Visit Maya Devi Temple

See the exact birthplace of Buddha and the archaeological museum nearby; open from 8 AM to 6 PM.
NPR500, 1h30m

10:30am

Explore Lumbini Museum

Learn more about the history and spread of Buddhism through exhibits and artifacts.
NPR300, 1h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Lumbini German Bakery

Recharge with light snacks, coffee, and internationally inspired dishes at this cozy bakery.
NPR600, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit surrounding monasteries (Thai, Chinese, Japanese)

Walk or cycle to various international monasteries representing diverse Buddhist cultures; open till dusk.
Free, 3h0m

5:00pm

Return to hotel to relax

Refresh before dinner and leisure.
N/A, N/A

7:00pm

Dinner at Buddha Garden Hotel Restaurant

Finish the day with a quiet meal featuring Nepali and Continental options.
NPR900, 1h0m
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