Lumbini Tour

Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha is the greatest sacred place for Buddhists. The place is one of the best destinations for visitors who are interested to know about the holy pilgrimage places of Nepal. The tour to Lumbini also provides the greatest opportunities for different experiences there.

Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. He was born in Lumbini which is situated in the central Terai district of Rupahdehi, 22 Km. away from Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), the district headquarter of Rupandehi. Buddha known as the Light of Asia was born on the full moon day in the month of Baisakh in 623 BC. Kushinagar, where Buddha got Nirvana from his life is 181 km. away from Lumbini in India. The words that Buddha spoke spread over the world as Bodhisattwa (Truths). Followers of Buddha’s ideas are called Buddhists and the religion they follow is Buddhism.

In Lumbini, Buddha’s mother gave birth while she was going to her parents’ house from Kapilvastu. The area is sacred for the incarnation of the superhuman The Buddha. according to the legend, Buddha had walked three steps as soon as he was born. There is believed that heavenly power poured lotuses and holy water over him at his birth time.

Lumbini is largely shadowed because of the claim of India until UNESCO approved Lumbini as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Now the area is included in the world heritage list and its development is also being in speed. Rural tourism is also flourishing in this zone these days. Lumbini Development Master Plan is also being implemented for its proper investigation and its publicity all over the world.

Every year, about 50,000 tourists visit Lumbini. Among them, Buddhists visit to make their life meaningful and the rest of them for exploration. The visitors feel eternal peace while they visit the place. Visitors carry the message of the world- peace, and sanctity after visiting Lumbini.

The main places in Lumbini are Mayadevi Temple, Lumbini Garden, Pushkarni Pond, Tilaurakot, Gotihawa, Kudan, Niglihawa, Devdaha, Sagarhawa, Ramgram, etc.