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Lumbini & the Buddha's Country in September
The monsoon fades through the month, and late September brings clearer days and green, freshly washed landscapes. In some years Bhagwati Jatra in Tansen falls in early September. Lumbini is still humid but quieter than in winter, and roads begin to recover.
Local tip for September
Aim for the last ten days of September for the first clear mornings after the rains.
Where to go in September
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 Country105 mTilaurakot
The walled city most scholars take for Kapilavastu, the Shakya capital
Festivals around September
Elsewhere in Nepal in September
Questions
Is September a good time to visit Lumbini & the Buddha's Country?
The monsoon fades through the month, and late September brings clearer days and green, freshly washed landscapes. In some years Bhagwati Jatra in Tansen falls in early September. Lumbini is still humid but quieter than in winter, and roads begin to recover.
What is the weather like in Lumbini & the Buddha's Country in September?
Lumbini 24–33 °C, rain easing; Tansen 18–26 °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 September?
We suggest Lumbini, Tansen, Tilaurakot. Aim for the last ten days of September for the first clear mornings after the rains.