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Territory capital · Nepal

Kapilvastu

Spend 1–2 days in Kapilvastu for archaeology and birding; add a half‑day if you also visit Lumbini.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Kapilvastu offers compact archaeological sites around Taulihawa and good winter birding; a full day covers the main forts, a second day adds Lumbini or trekking.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
NPR
Best months
Oct–Feb
avoid May–Sep (monsoon)
Airport
BWA
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Kapilvastu: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
  • Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
  • Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
  • Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kapilvastu100 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Kapilvastu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Tilaurakot archaeological complexGotihawa pillar siteWinter birdwatching (Khadara Phanta, Niglihawa)Proximity to Lumbini
Airports
BWA Bhairahawa Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Dec (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Kapilvastu: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

22°C (72°F)

7°C (45°F)

5 rd

Feb

24°C (75°F)

9°C (48°F)

5 rd

Mar

28°C (82°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

20°C (68°F)

10 rd

Oct

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

7 rd

Nov

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

5 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

8°C (46°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Rickshaws, local buses and taxis serve the district; hire a taxi for short trips to sites.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tilaurakot Fort

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Taxi from Taulihawa, about 4 km (2.5 mi) north, 10 min

Main archaeological citadel, museum nearby.

Gotihawa pillar site

go

Door to door: ≈40 min

Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest, 15 min

Ashokan pillar and ruins.

Lumbini

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min

Bus or taxi, about 22 km (14 mi) east, 1 h

Birthplace of the Buddha, worth a half‑day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Gautam Buddha

North of Taulihawa on road to Tilaurakot

Hotel Palm

On road to Tilaurakot

Saphal Hotel

On road to Tilaurakot

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
NPR 800–1,200 excl. bed
Mid
NPR 1,200–1,800 excl. bed
High
NPR 1,800+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Coffee at local caféNPR 30–50
Meal (chicken or fish, rice)NPR 150–300

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Kapilvastu is generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on traffic on rural roads and store valuables in hotel safes.
  • Roads can be potholed and windy; allow extra travel time.
  • Museum opening hours are limited; check before visiting.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Tourist police
1144

Pocket card

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KapilvastuKapilvastu

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My bed tonight

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यो ठेगानामा जानुहोस्To this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Ambulance102
  • Tourist police1144

Embassy

The Indian embassy in Kathmandu can assist US travelers (check address).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bhairahawa → Taulihawa taxi: ≈ NPR 1,200 one way (check)
  • Bus Taulihawa → Lumbini: ≈ NPR 300 (check)

Say or show

  • माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
  • कति पर्छ? — How much is it? (kati parchha?)
  • शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the bathroom? (shauchalaya kahaan cha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kapilvastu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Feb · avoid May–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Nepal

Sources

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