Lumbini: Birthplace of Lord Buddha Journey

Lumbini

Highlights

• Walk the sacred grounds where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 623 BCE.
• Buddhist heritage · 3 days / 2 nights
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Flight to Bhairahawa and sacred garden entry

   Fly from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and drive to Lumbini. Enter the Sacred Garden through the East Gate, walking barefoot on the brick pathways. Visit the Maya Devi Temple, marking the exact spot of Buddha's birth, with its ancient nativity sculpture showing Queen Maya Devi grasping a branch. The stone marker indicates the precise birthplace.

   Lumbini As per plan

2. D2

   Monastery circuit and Ashoka Pillar

   Walk the monastery zone, visiting the stunning Thai, Chinese, Burmese, and Nepali monasteries, each reflecting unique Buddhist architectural traditions. Stand before Ashoka's 3rd-century BCE pillar, the oldest archaeological proof of Lumbini's significance. Visit the sacred Puskarini Pond where the infant Buddha was bathed.

   Lumbini As per plan

3. D3

   World Peace Pagoda and reflection

   Visit the gleaming white World Peace Pagoda built by Japanese Buddhists, symbolizing universal harmony. Sit for a guided meditation session in the garden under ancient bodhi trees. Before returning, light a butter lamp at the eternal flame of peace and walk slowly along the central canal in silent contemplation.

   Lumbini As per plan

Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

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