Gorakhnath Temple
गोरखनाथ मंदिर
A famous Hindu temple in Gorakhpur, the seat of the Nath sect's sage Gorakhnath, with a spacious courtyard, and the stop most often made on the way to Kushinagar.
Gorakhnath Temple is located about 55 km away in Gorakhpur and serves as the headquarters of the Hindu Nath sect, enshrining the 11th-century yogi Gorakhnath. The present marble main shrine and spacious courtyard attract many devotees, and the compound contains a pond, fountains and several small shrines. Around mid-January, during Makar Sankranti, a month-long Khichdi Mela fair is held. Many visitors arriving in Kushinagar by train get off at Gorakhpur, and can stop by during the transfer. Free admission; shoes must be removed before entering the shrine.
Opening hours
Approx. 04:00–21:00