Trip Overview
Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam, the Shakya prince and the ultimate Buddha, the enlightened one, is the pilgrimage destination of the world’s millions of people faithful to all schools of Buddhism. This nativity site, identified by Indian Emperor Ashoka’s commemorative pillar is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
There is this Ashoka Pillar, which showcases the visit of King Ashoka to Nepal and his contributions. Likewise, there are other archaeological findings found in recent years. The Tilaurakot and remainings of Suddodhan’s palace, the temple of Mayadevi, and hundreds of small and big monasteries, all these places made today’s Lumbini a remarkable place to visit.
Although most people (especially the Buddhist prayers) make their visit to Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, others make their way to Lumbini whenever they like. The place is not bound by limited opening days or months. Thus, you can go there in your desired month.
Trip Outlines
Since the itinerary could be customized as your will, we have featured here the standard one. If you are comfortable with it, we will go with it otherwise, we would improvise in it. Also, the itinerary does not include your arrival and departure. It starts and ends in Kathmandu.
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 3: Either drive in from Kathmandu (take almost a day) or fly into Lumbini. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: After breakfast, you will be taken for a full day of sightseeing around Lumbini such as the Maya Devi temple, Ashoka Pillar, Buddha Maya Garden, and other Buddhist Monasteries. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Morning excursion of some monasteries after breakfast. Drive or fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 6: Rest Day
Day 7: Departure
Highlights of the tour
- Mayadevi temple
- The remaining the palace
- Sightseeing at Kapilvastu and Tilaurakot
- Ashoka Pillar
- Monastries made by different organizations and devotees