Overview
About Lumbini
Lumbini is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the world — the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha. The sacred garden, Maya Devi Temple, and the monastic zone create an atmosphere of profound peace, drawing pilgrims and travellers from across the globe.
Best Time to Visit
October – March
Region
Southern Nepal
Highlights
What Makes It Special
- Maya Devi Temple — marking the exact birthplace of Buddha
- Sacred Garden with the Puskarni pond
- The Ashoka Pillar erected in 249 BCE
- International monastic zone with temples from Buddhist nations
- World Peace Pagoda and eternal flame
- Lumbini Museum and Buddhist research centre
1997
UNESCO Since
623 BCE
Founded
25+
Monasteries
1.5M+
Visitors/Year
Gallery
Visual Journey
Maya Devi Temple
Sacred Garden
Buddhist Pilgrimage
Example Trips
Curated Journeys
Accommodation
Luxury Stays
Pawan Palace
Comfortable hotel walking distance from the sacred garden
Hotel Peace Palace
Boutique hotel with views over the monastic zone
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