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Lumbini


The UNESCO-listed birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, set on the flat Terai plain near the Indian border.

Status
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Key site
Maya Devi Temple
Landmark
Ashoka Pillar, 3rd century BCE
Known for
International monastic zone
Geography

Getting to know Lumbini

Lumbini lies on the flat Terai plain of southern Nepal, close to the Indian border, and is revered as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. At its centre stands the Maya Devi Temple and the ancient Ashoka Pillar, surrounded by a planned monastic zone where Buddhist nations from around the world have built temples and monasteries in their own architectural styles.

Status
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Key site
Maya Devi Temple
Landmark
Ashoka Pillar, 3rd century BCE
Known for
International monastic zone
Best Time to Visit

Lumbini, month by month

Hover any month for details. Colour reflects the general climate — plan around the peak window below.

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Cool Pleasant Hot Monsoon

Oct – Feb · Best time

Cool and dry — comfortable for walking the monastic zone.

Mar – May · Good option

Hot, but manageable with an early morning visit.

Jun – Sep · Avoid

Monsoon heat and humidity on the open Terai plain.

Sample Itineraries

Ready-to-quote Lumbini itineraries

Starting points for your clients — every route can be tailored on length, pace and hotel category.

Lumbini Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage & spiritual travellers
1Day
Lumbini

The Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, sacred garden and the Bodhi tree.

Lumbini Monastic Zone

In-depth spiritual travellers
2Days
Lumbini

Adds the international monastic zone's Eastern and Western monastery clusters.

Lumbini & Chitwan Combo

Culture + wildlife combination
3Days
Lumbini
Chitwan

Pairs pilgrimage with a jungle safari extension.

Lumbini Day Trip from Kathmandu

Time-limited pilgrimage travellers
1Day
Kathmandu
Bhairahawa
Lumbini

A short domestic flight connects the capital with Lumbini for a single-day visit.

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