🌟 Gorakhpur Diaries: Hidden Gem of Uttar Pradesh!

📅 Itinerary Day 1: 🔸 Arrive in Gorakhpur by train or flight 🔸 Visit the majestic Gorakhnath Temple, the spiritual heart of the city 🔸 Explore Railway Museum – perfect for kids and train enthusiasts 🔸 Evening aarti at Gorakhnath Temple and local market walk Day 2: 🔸 Day trip to Kushinagar (about 55 km away) – a sacred Buddhist site 🔸 Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, Nirvana Stupa, and Meditation Park 🔸 Return to Gorakhpur by evening and enjoy street shopping at Golghar Day 3: 🔸 Morning stroll at Ramgarh Tal Lake – boating and scenic beauty 🔸 Explore Gita Press – one of the oldest publishers of Hindu scriptures 🔸 Try some last-minute shopping for local sweets and handicrafts 🔸 Depart --- 🏨 Accommodation Budget-friendly options: 🔹 Hotel Kama International (near railway station) 🔹 Hotel Shivoy – central, clean, and good for families 🔹 Hotel President – mid-range with restaurant & AC rooms --- 🍴 Food Recommendations 🍽️ Try the famous Chhappan Bhog sweets and chaats 🍽️ Bhola Chat Bhandar – spicy pani puri & aloo tikki 🍽️ Local thali at The Yellow Chilli (Saharanpur Road) 🍽️ South Indian breakfast at Haldiram Bhujanalaya 📌 Tips 📍 Best time to visit is November to February (pleasant weather) 📍 Use auto-rickshaws or Ola for local transport 📍 Carry cash – some small eateries may not accept digital payments 📍 Visit Gorakhnath Temple early morning to avoid crowd and heat 📍 Combine trip with Kushinagar or Nepal Border (Sunauli) for added experience #localfood #travel #gorakhpur #uttarpradesh #incredibleasia #india_everyday #india #incredibleindia