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Lumbini and the Buddhist Circuit
Lumbini Province
Begin at the birthplace of the Buddha, then continue into the wider landscape of his early life.
- Duration
- 3–4days
- Best seasons
October to March
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 2 to 3 nights
- Best time
- October to March
- How to get there
- Fly to Bhairahawa and continue by road, or travel overland from Chitwan, Tansen or Pokhara.
- Best for
- Pilgrims, cultural travellers and architecture lovers.
- Combine with
- Tansen, Chitwan, Bardia or India.
- Travel well
- Dress respectfully. Select fewer circuit sites with good interpretation instead of rushing.
Permits
Lumbini Development Trust entry — arranged for you. Restricted areas require a licensed guide by law.
The Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan pillar form Lumbini’s spiritual centre. Monasteries from Buddhist communities around the world fill the wider zone. A fuller journey adds Tilaurakot and selected sites in the Buddhist circuit.
What to experience
- Maya Devi Temple
- Sacred garden
- International monastic zones
- Tilaurakot and archaeology
Want this in your trip?
Most people add a place like this to a trek rather than travel for it alone. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will work out where it fits and how long to give it.