Lumbini Tour is the popular and best way to visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The Lumbini is one of the ten world sites for religious pilgrimage and the sole source of world one of the major religions-Buddhism and the source of world peace and prosperity. Lumbini is the centre of holy faith for millions of Buddhists all over the world. Located in southwestern Nepal, Lumbini holds several reminders of Lord Buddha. One of the most important historical sites in Nepal is endowed by nature with rich natural beauty. It is situated 230 km away from Kathmandu in the Rubandehi District of Southern Terai (lowland), at an altitude of 600 ft. above sea level. Lumbini is respected by all Buddhists. In 1998, Lumbini was declared the Fountain of World Peace and the pilgrimage for all the peace-loving people of the world.
Besides these, there are others like the Nepal Buddha Temple and the Dharmaswami Buddhist monastery. Other countries like Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, etc. are also contributing to building more temples and monasteries from different countries.
Lumbini Tour is to visit the Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Lumbini Tour is one of the most popular destinations in the world with over one million Buddhists, It does not mean it is only popular for Buddhist religious people but also popular for any individual searching for peace and serenity in life. Lumbini is located in southwestern Nepal, in the Terai (plain-land) which is approximately 300 km away from Kathmandu.
We drive to Lumbini today, south-west from Kathmandu which takes about 7-8 hours, We say adieu to the ancient valley, and head toward the flatlands of Nepal’s teeming Terai, Generally, the weather gets hot and humid in the plains except in the winter. Lumbini is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site – the place where Buddha was born. In case we reach Lumbini around sunset time, we can stroll around in the local market to have a glimpse of local lifestyles hereabouts. Overnight stay at Lumbini.
Lumbini is one of the world’s major religious, architectural, and historical places. We devote today’s time to visiting as many places and sites in Lumbini as possible. The place is really a big area with monuments, temples, and ancient sites making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First, we visit the Mayadevi temple which is built on the exact place where Buddha was born. We spent some time wandering around the gardens. We also visit the museum and Peace Pagoda. Some of the important landmarks and monuments in Lumbini include Ashoka’s Pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka (249 BC) on the spot of Buddha’s birth which also has the oldest inscription in Nepal. There are many Buddhist Temples founded by devotees from different countries: Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese Burmese, Korean etc. Overnight stay at Lumbini.
We are nearing the end of our Buddhist Cultural Tour. We head back toward Kathmandu today – about a 300-kilometre journey into the winding mountain road. The journey would take about 6-7 hours. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner at The Ship Restaurant Bar & Lounge where we can pick our meal from their carefully crafted menu that offers a wide range of choices. Overnight stsy at Kathmandu.
Note: The above-mentioned program itinerary is a sample. The period and cost of tour and trekking, volunteering and internship can be changed or extended as per travellers or volunteers' availability of duration.
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