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Lumbini Tour is all about visiting and delve into the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha - Messenger of Peace. Lord Buddha was born in 623 B.C in Nepal, as a prince while his mother – Maya Devi was on her way to her maternal town. Lumbini is one of the four holy places of Buddhism. Located in Kapilvastu district of Nepal, about 306 km west from Kathmandu. Lumbini is a pilgrimage tour that also displays the great archaeological achievement of mankind. Lumbini beholds 62 archaeological sites that exhibit different events during and after Buddha’s life. It has been acknowledged as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Lumbini tour is something everyone can enjoy strolling at the Birthplace of Lord Buddha. Autumn and spring season are best to travel to Nepal so is the best time to take Lumbini Tour. As this tour is quite popular among the domestic and international tourists, you can do this tour individually or by joining the existing group.
The Mayadevi temple is a very important antique heritage that houses the ancient idol of Mayadevi, the Birth Marker stone and the ruins from the 3rd century BC to 7th century BC. The Birth Marker stone precisely marks the birthplace lord Buddha. The Ashoka Pillar was decorated and erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC behind and to the west of Mayadevi Temple. The pillar and inscription are the testaments of Lumbini being the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The famous, holy and ancient Pushkirini Lake is situated near the Ashoka Pillar. It is believed that Mayadevi had taken a bath in the lake prior to giving birth to Lord Buddha.
The Lumbini Museum on the other hand preserves historical artifacts and has a huge collection of the Mauryan and Kushana coins, religious manuscripts, terracotta fragments, stones and metal sculptures related to Buddhism. The eternal World Peace’s flame located in the center of the Lumbini garden that glows continuously 24 hours a day is also a major attraction of this tour. During the Lumbini Tour Tilaurakot, Gotihawa, Kudan, Niglihara, Devdaha, and Sagarhawa are some other famous religious and archaeological sites that you will be fortunate enough to visit.
Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini which takes about 8 hours. You will be transferred to a hotel from the airport. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and apostle of peace. Located in southwestern region of Nepal in the Terai plains, Lumbini is a world heritage site and one of the world’s greatest pilgrimage centers. Hundreds of thousands tourists and pilgrims visit to this sacred site every year to pay their respects to Lord Buddha.
Lumbini hosts archaeological remains of palaces, courtyards, ponds, stones and statues that date back to some 2500 years ago.
Day 2
After early morning breakfast, go for sightseeing in and around Lumbini. Stay overnight in a hotel in Lumbini.
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and apostle of peace. Located in southwestern region of Nepal in the Terai plains, Lumbini is a world heritage site and one of the world’s greatest pilgrimage centers. Hundreds of thousands tourists and pilgrims visit to this sacred site every year to pay their respects to Lord Buddha.
Lumbini hosts archaeological remains of palaces, courtyards, ponds, stones and statues that date back to some 2500 years ago.
Day 3
After breakfast, drive from Lumbini to Kathmandu or you can choose to fly from Bhairawa to Kathmandu.
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and apostle of peace. Located in southwestern region of Nepal in the Terai plains, Lumbini is a world heritage site and one of the world’s greatest pilgrimage centers. Hundreds of thousands tourists and pilgrims visit to this sacred site every year to pay their respects to Lord Buddha.
Lumbini hosts archaeological remains of palaces, courtyards, ponds, stones and statues that date back to some 2500 years ago.
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Bhairahawa Airport
Fly to Bhairahawa Airport which will take 1 hour and then transfer to a hotel in Lumbini. Go for Sightseeing in and around Lumbini in the afternoon. Stay overnight at the hotel in Lumbini
This day you will visit religious and archaeological sites at Gotihawa, Kudan, Tilaurakot and Lumbini.
Gotihawa is an important religious and archaeological site for Buddhists. Located about 3 km southwest of Taulihawa, it is believed that Krakuchanda Buddha, who arrived before Shakyamuni Buddha, was born in Gotihawa and attained Nirvana here. Remains of viharas, Ashoka pillar, ancient brick walls and well can be observed.
Kudan is located some of 4.5 km south of Tilaurakot. It is a huge mound of structural ruins along with what seems to be remnants of a pond. These are believed to the Kasya Stupa, where a Kasaya (yellow robe worn by monks) was presented to Lord Buddha. This is where King Suddhodhana met Lord Buddha for the first time after he returned from Enlightenment.
Tilaurakot has been identified by archaeologists as the actual capital of Kapilvastu and the home of King Suddhodhan, father of Prince Siddhartha or Buddha. This is believed to be the place where Lore Buddha spent the first 29 years of his life as prince. The Chinese pilgrims Fa-Hien and Hiuen-Tsang noted that they saw Kapilavastu in complete ruins and counted 10 deserted cities within Kapilvastu.
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and apostle of peace. Located in southwestern region of Nepal in the Terai plains, Lumbini is a world heritage site and one of the world’s greatest pilgrimage centers. Hundreds of thousands tourists and pilgrims visit to this sacred site every year to pay their respects to Lord Buddha.
Lumbini hosts archaeological remains of palaces, courtyards, ponds, stones and statues that date back to some 2500 years ago.
Day 2
Sightseeing in and around Lumbini. Return trip to Kathmandu.
Early morning breakfast. After breakfast, we will continue our sightseeing in and around Lumbini. In the evening, you will be transferred to Bhairawa Airport for a return trip to Kathmandu.
Devadaha, 54 km east of Lumbini across the Rohini River, is the ancient capital of the Koliya kingdom. It is the maternal hometown of Queen Maya Devi, Prince Siddhartha's mother, Prajapati Gautam, his stepmother, and Princess Yasodhara, his consort. This is where Prince Siddhartha spent his childhood. Seven years after his Enlightenment, Lord Buddha visited Devdaha and ordained the followers of Jain Sadhu Nirgrantha Nathputra. There are several other sites around Devdaha, such as Kumarbarti, Khayardanda, Bairimai / Kanyamai, Bhabanipur / Devidamar and Mathagadi.
Ramagrama is a brick mound on the bank of the Jharahi River. It is a 7 meter high brick stupa containing one of the eight Astha Dhatu (relics) of Lord Buddha. The king of Ramagrama, the eighth king to obtain the Buddha's relics, built the stupa. History has it that Emperor Ashoka wanted to open it to multiply into eight four thousand stupa, the offer was turned down by the Dragon King of Ramagrama.
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and apostle of peace. Located in southwestern region of Nepal in the Terai plains, Lumbini is a world heritage site and one of the world’s greatest pilgrimage centers. Hundreds of thousands tourists and pilgrims visit to this sacred site every year to pay their respects to Lord Buddha.
Lumbini hosts archaeological remains of palaces, courtyards, ponds, stones and statues that date back to some 2500 years ago.