The Lumbini Tour takes you to the birthplace of Lord Buddha, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lumbini is a renowned location for Buddhist pilgrims all over the world as it is a place of calm and serenity. However, people from all faiths enjoy the Lumbini area, which has numerous temples with remarkable architectural designs.
The Lumbini Region is a place filled with arts and architecture as many countries have built international temples as an homage to Buddha. One of the most notable structures in the area is the Ashoka Pillar, built around 250 BC by emperor Ashoka. Similarly, there is also the Mayadevi Temple dedicated to Lord Buddha’s mother as well as the Pushkarini Pool, where the royal family used to bathe.
The lumbini area has many temples and monasteries built by countries such as China, Japan, Myanmar, Thailand, Germany, and Korea, among others. Upon visiting Lumbini, you will find yourself in a calm and serene environment that radiates relaxation and peace. The birthplace of Buddha is truly a magical land that is further elevated by architectural structures and temples.
You can go on a Lumbini tour any time of the year as it is not affected by the climate. Moreover, it is located in the Terai belt, from where you can easily visit other places such as the Chitwan National Park.
Itinerary
For the single-day Lumbini tour, we begin early at 5 a.m., whereby we get on a private vehicle and drive southward from Pokhara. Lumbini is about 200km from Pokhara, so it will take some time to reach there. Our drive will be a scenic enjoyment as we traverse towns, villages, dense forests, farmlands, and rivers. Moreover, we will also be transcending from the hilly region of Nepal to the Terai region.
We will reach Lumbini at around 11 a.m, and we can have lunch upon arrival. After that, we will begin exploring the various cultural and religious pagodas and structures around the Lumbini region. We will spend about 3 to 4 hours touring the premises and taking photographs. At around 3 p.m., we will get on our vehicle and trace our way back. Our one-day Lumbini tour will come to an end once we arrive back in Pokhara, which will be around 9 p.m.
