The Lumbini tour is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi district of Nepal. It is the place where Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautam.Lumbini is one of four magnets for pilgrimage that sprang up in places pivotal to the life of the Buddha, the others being at Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Sarnath. Lumbini, where the Buddha lived until the age of 29, has a number of temples, including the Mayadevi temple, and others under construction.
Lumbini, the birthplace of Shakyamuni Buddha (Gautam Buddha) is one of the most visited places for the Buddhist pilgrims from all around the world. An ideal tour package is specially designed for you to indulge in Buddhism to find peace in yourself, and to gain some solace and spiritual enlightenment within the holy landscapes that houses many unique monasteries and temples in Lumbini.Lumbini is enlisted as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO. It is visited by thousands of domestic as well as international tourists mainly with the purpose of pilgrimage and others in the want of recreation. Apart from these, people do come here to observe the historical and archaic remains of the temples, palaces and other stuff from Gautama Buddha’s time.
Ashokan pillar is a must-see when you visit Lumbini. It contains an inscription that gives an account of Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini during that time. Besides this, the Eternal Peace Flame is also another attraction for the sightseers. Monasteries are built within the east and west monastic zones inside the premises of this site by different countries, reflecting their own art and culture. They are also worthy of watching.
Trip Highlights
- A pilgrimage tour that takes you to the journey of exploring and unfolding the ancient historical significance of Lumbini
- A chance to visit archeological sites that represent the time of Gautam Buddha and Queen Mayadevi
- Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is geographically located in the district of Rupandehi and is endowed with cultural heritage and amazing historical monuments
Day 1: Domestic flight to Bhairahawa airport from Tribhuwan International Airport.
Upon arrival, our staff will be there to receive you and escort you to the hotel.
Hotel check-in and rest.
Visit some of the religious Buddhist monuments. Explore the ancient historical and archeological artifacts of Lumbini.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Visit Lumbini Garden.
Explore Mayadevi Temple, The Marker Stone, The Nativity Sculpture, and The Ashoka Pillar.
Explore the colorful and vibrantly decorated Bodhi Tree and The World Peace Flame.
Also, visit the Great Kagyud Lotus Stupa, The Golden Temple, The Thai Monastery, The China Temple and the Korean Temple.
Visit the World Peace Pagoda.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Visit religious and archeological sites of Tilaurakot, Gotihawa, Niglihawa, and Kudan.
Visit Kapilvastu Museum in Tilaurakot.
Visit religious and archaeological sites at Devdaha and Ramagram.
Off to the airport for departure.
Our Service Includes:
Assistance at the airport.
Airport tax along with airport pickup and drop up.
Hotel accommodation on a B&B basis.
Private vehicle for the tour.
Entrance fees wherever it is required.
A fully informed and experienced English-speaking guide.
Guide Fees
Domestic airfare.
Our Service Excludes:
International airfare.
Travel and rescue insurance.
Lunch and dinner.
Personal Expenses.
Any other unexpected costs that may arise due to delay, cancellation, strike etc.
Tips for guide, staff, and driver.