What to do in Lumbini

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The Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, Nepal, birthplace of the Lord Buddha.
Water Lily Flower at the Maya Devi in Lumbini, Nepal, birthplace of the Lord Buddha.
Buddhist Temple at the Lumbini Buddhist Temple Complex, Nepal.
The Eternal Peace Lamp was lit on 1 November 1986 by Prince Gyanendra to commemorate the International Year of Peace. The flame was brought from the UN in NY, NY, USA. It sits at the beginning of the park-like area known as the Lumbini Development Zone next to the Maya Devi Temple. The zone contains numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries built by various countries.
The Maya Devi temple sits over the spot where the Buddha (Prince Siddhartha) was born. Inside you can see the marker stone that pinpoints the spot where the Buddha was born as well as a sandstone carving of the birth of the Buddha from the 14th century. (No photos inside) The sacred pond in front is where Queen Maya Devi was said to have bathed before giving birth to the Buddha. Lumbini, Nepal.
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8 Day Buddha trail Tour- Bodhgaya, Rajgir,Nalanda, Kushinagar, Vaishali, Lu...

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11 Days Spiritual Buddhist Circuit Tour

11 Days Spiritual Buddhist Circuit Tour

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11 Days Spiritual Buddhist Circuit Tour

11 Days Spiritual Buddhist Circuit Tour

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What to do in Lumbini

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Maya Devi Temple

After visiting Maya Devi Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lumbini. Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Maya Devi Temple

Royal Bardia National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Royal Bardia National Park, a lovely green space in Bardiya National Park. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Royal Bardia National Park

Sri Lankan Monastery

Learn about the local history of Lumbini when you take a trip to Sri Lankan Monastery. Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Sri Lankan Monastery

Nepal Temple

After visiting Nepal Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lumbini. Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Nepal Temple

Lumbini Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Lumbini Museum during your travels in Lumbini. Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Lumbini Museum

Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment

After visiting Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lumbini. Amble around the area's forests or visit its temples.

Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment

Nepalgunj College

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Nepalgunj College during your trip to Nepalgunj. Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area.

Nepalgunj College

Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu Temple

After visiting Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lumbini. Wander the forests and gardens while you're in the area.

Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu Temple

Mahendra Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mahendra Park, a lovely green space in Nepalgunj. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Mahendra Park

Day trip destinations from Lumbini

Skyline Tansen (Palpa), Nepal

Tansen

The Eternal Peace Lamp was lit on 1 November 1986 by Prince Gyanendra to commemorate the International Year of Peace. The flame was brought from the UN in NY, NY, USA. It sits at the beginning of the park-like area known as the Lumbini Development Zone next to the Maya Devi Temple. The zone contains numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries built by various countries.

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