Rupandehi
Lumbini
The birthplace of the Buddha and its garden of world monasteries.
- Altitude
- 150 m
- Best season
- Oct–Mar
- Duration
- 2 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
Overview
Lumbini is quiet in the way only sacred places are. The Maya Devi temple marks the exact birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama; around it, an immense monastic garden holds temples built by nations from Thailand to Germany, linked by still water channels.
- Maya Devi Temple and marker stone
- Ashoka Pillar from 249 BCE
- International Monastic Zone by bicycle
- Eternal Peace Flame
- Morning meditation session
Itinerary
Day 1
Sacred Garden
Guided visit to Maya Devi temple and the Ashoka Pillar.
Day 2
Monastic Zone
Cycle between the world monasteries at sunrise.
Where you'll be
Lumbini, Rupandehi
Map location has not been added yet.
What's included
- Heritage hotel stay
- Private guide
- Entrance fees
- Breakfasts
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not listed
- Insurance
Travel tips
- Cycle the monastic zone — it is far larger than it looks.
- Dress modestly and remove shoes at temples.