Lumbini is a city in Nepal which falls on the zone of the same name. Lumbini is popular all around the world as the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. The city is in the Rupandehi district. Millions of tourists all around the world visit Lumbini every year. It is one of the major tourist destinations in the country as well as the whole south Asia. Queen Mayadevi gave birth to the Buddha in Lumbini at 536 BC. He is known as the founder of Buddhism and the religion is based on the teachings of Buddha after he got enlightened. He is also called the "Light Of The Asia".
REACHING LUMBINI
Reaching Lumbini is easier than rest of the country since it lies on the plains of Terai. You can easily take a bus from Kathmandu or nearby cities to Butwal and take another bus to the Lumbini. You can even take a flight from your nearest airport to Lumbini. You should be able to get air tickets from your preferred vendor easily or ask tour management company to book ticket on behalf of you.
For international tourists, you can easily get a visa to Nepal from most of the countries unless your home country is blacklisted. Rarely, you might have to experience a visa interview. You cane easily check about your passport strength on https://passportintex.org.
As Nepal is one of the peaceful countries in the world, there's no risks associated with Nepal. So feel free to visit.
DO YOU KNOW?
There's a pillar in the heart of Lumbini known as Ashoka Pillar which is one of the major proof/evidence of the birth of Buddha in Lumbini. There's a text written over the pillar which was written by King Ashoka.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
I) MAYADEVI TEMPLE
II) ASHOKA PILLAR
III) MYANMAR GOLDEN TEMPLE
IV) WORLD PEACE PYAGODA
V) HUNDEREDS OF MONASTRIES AND TEMPLES
VI) PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT
VII) ADVANCED MEDITATION CENTERS;
VII) ADVANCED MEDITATION CENTERS;
VIII) BOATING
IX) FOOTPRINTS OF GAUTAM BUDDHA
VII) A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
X) CHINA TEMPLE
ACCOMMODATION
You can easily get a hotel depending upon your budget and need in Lumbini. There are hundreds of hotels that meet the international standards. As cost of living in Nepal is relatively very cheaper than rest of the world, you will find the hotels relatively cheaper if you are from the western part of the world.
Most of the hotels deliver best foods ranging from typical Nepali dishes to the continental foods. Lumbini offers everything that you need.
PLACES TO VISIT
Here's the list of must visit places in Lumbini.
Mayadevi Temple
Mayadevi temple is based on the mother of Gautam Buddha's mother, Mayadevi. It is one of the ancient Buddhist temple while it stands adjcent to holy pool. It has a sacred garden.
World Peace Pyagoda
It is a pyagoda style temple in the Lumbini that lies on a very straight line to Mayadevi temple. It is also known as the white temple which comes from the look of the temple.
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