Introducing Gorakhpur
Gorakhphur is uniquely placed at the crossroad between where the Buddha was born (Lumbini in Nepal) and died (Kushinagar), although for many travellers it’s merely a waystation on the road between Varanasi and Nepal. As such it’s a busy transport hub and well set up to accommodate travellers. There are no major tourist attractions in the city, although a Buddhist museum is near the lake on the southern outskirts and the Gorakhnath Temple, devoted to Guru Gorakhnath, is 4km west of the station.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Info needed to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek in 2012
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RE: India Visa + overland pilgrimage
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Re: India Visa + overland pilgrimage
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