The short answer
From Indore and Bhopal, the choice is between a flight via Delhi or Mumbai and a train to Gorakhpur or Raxaul, followed by a road journey into Nepal. Pilgrims often prefer the train to keep the cost in check, while holiday groups usually fly.
A common central India plan is Pashupatinath, Janakpur, Lumbini and Pokhara, planned as a circuit that starts and ends at the border. If you travel in a family group with seniors, ask for a plan with shorter road days and a rest day in the middle.
Key facts
- Fly option
- Via Delhi or Mumbai
- Train option
- To Gorakhpur or Raxaul
- Circuit
- Pashupatinath, Janakpur, Lumbini, Pokhara
- Tip
- Add a rest day for seniors
How it works
- Choose fly or trainFly for short holidays, train for longer pilgrim circuits.
- Pick the borderSunauli for Lumbini and Pokhara, Raxaul for Kathmandu.
- Plan the circuitKeep road days short for seniors.
- Confirm pickupAgree the meeting point and time in writing.
Insider tip
If you cross by road, ask which border post is closest to your first hotel.
Avoid this
Do not set a border crossing for late night; arrive in daylight when you can.
Related questions
Which border is best from Bhopal?
It depends on where you want to go first. Lumbini and Pokhara point to Sunauli, Kathmandu to Raxaul.
How many days does a pilgrim circuit take?
Eight to ten days is comfortable with road travel and rest days.
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