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Lumbini & the Buddha's Country in April
Hot on the plains, with haze building over the hills and Himalayan views less reliable. In some years Buddha Jayanti falls at the end of April, filling Lumbini with pilgrims. Rhododendrons are at their best in the higher forests, and Swargadwari prepares for its busiest full moon, Baisakh Purnima.
Local tip for April
If you come for Buddha Jayanti, book Lumbini rooms months ahead and carry water everywhere.
Where to go in April
Lumbini & the Buddha's Country100 mLumbini
The garden where the Buddha was born, marked by Ashoka in 249 BCE
Lumbini & the Buddha's Country2,100 mSwargadwari
The hilltop gateway to heaven, its sacred fire burning since 1895
Lumbini & the Buddha's Country2,347 mResunga
The horned sage's forested hill above Tamghas, Gulmi
Festivals around April
Trips at their best in April
Elsewhere in Nepal in April
Questions
Is April a good time to visit Lumbini & the Buddha's Country?
Hot on the plains, with haze building over the hills and Himalayan views less reliable. In some years Buddha Jayanti falls at the end of April, filling Lumbini with pilgrims. Rhododendrons are at their best in the higher forests, and Swargadwari prepares for its busiest full moon, Baisakh Purnima.
What is the weather like in Lumbini & the Buddha's Country in April?
Lumbini 21–37 °C, hot and hazy; Tansen 15–27 °C. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Lumbini & the Buddha's Country in April?
We suggest Lumbini, Swargadwari, Resunga. If you come for Buddha Jayanti, book Lumbini rooms months ahead and carry water everywhere.