Lumbini & Kapilvastu, Rupandehi

Nepal Lumbini & Buddhist Heritage Tour

★★★★4.5 (87 reviews)
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Duration

4 Days

Max Altitude

150 m (lowland Terai)

Group Size

1–10 (private tour)

Difficulty

easy

Trip Starts

Kathmandu

Trip Ends

Kathmandu

Meals

Daily breakfast

Accommodation

3-star hotel in Lumbini

Overview

Visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha — Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the four most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Walk the peaceful Mayadevi Temple grounds where Siddhartha Gautama was born, see the Ashoka Pillar from 249 BCE, and explore the international Buddhist monastery zone where countries from Japan to Germany have built temples in their distinct architectural styles.

Highlights

  • Mayadevi Temple — Buddha's birthplace
  • Ashoka Pillar (249 BCE)
  • International Monastic Zone
  • Sacred Bodhi tree & sacred pond
  • Nearby Kapilvastu archaeological site

Day-by-Day Itinerary

4 days
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Arrive sacred area.

What's Included

3-star hotel accommodation
Private guide
All entry fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Daily breakfast
Round-trip flights Kathmandu–Bhairahawa

What's Not Included

International flights
Nepal visa
Lunch & dinner
Personal expenses
Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sacred sites

  • Mayadevi Temple — birthplace
  • Ashoka Pillar from 249 BCE
  • Sacred pond and bodhi tree

International monasteries

  • Tibetan, Japanese, German, Korean monasteries
  • Each in distinct architectural style
  • Free entry to most temples

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