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Lumbini & the Buddha's Country in July
The wettest part of the monsoon. Rice planting fills the plains with workers in the paddies, which is beautiful to see, but rain, humidity and road disruption make travel slow. The hills are green and wrapped in cloud, and mountain views are rare. Lumbini's monasteries hold the rains retreat.
Local tip for July
Pack light rain gear and quick-drying clothes, and avoid long hill drives after heavy rain.
Where to go in July
Lumbini & the Buddha's Country100 mLumbini
The garden where the Buddha was born, marked by Ashoka in 249 BCE
Lumbini & the Buddha's Country1,350 mTansen
Newar lanes, dhaka looms and brass karuwa on a Mahabharat ridge
Lumbini & the Buddha's Country180 mDevdaha
Maya Devi's home town, capital of the Koliya clan
Elsewhere in Nepal in July
Questions
Is July a good time to visit Lumbini & the Buddha's Country?
The wettest part of the monsoon. Rice planting fills the plains with workers in the paddies, which is beautiful to see, but rain, humidity and road disruption make travel slow. The hills are green and wrapped in cloud, and mountain views are rare. Lumbini's monasteries hold the rains retreat.
What is the weather like in Lumbini & the Buddha's Country in July?
Lumbini 26–33 °C, heavy rain; Tansen 19–26 °C, misty. 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 July?
We suggest Lumbini, Tansen, Devdaha. Pack light rain gear and quick-drying clothes, and avoid long hill drives after heavy rain.