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Pokhara
The trip starts and ends at your hotel in Pokhara.
Tour from Pokhara
Lumbini Tour
The birthplace of the Buddha: the Maya Devi Temple and Ashoka Pillar, the sacred garden and the international monasteries of Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2 daysEasy110 m
FromUS$ 280per person · based on 2 travellers
- No payment online, we confirm first
- Written quote with everything included
Night 1 · Birthplace
Maya Devi Temple
The birthplace of the Buddha, beside the Ashoka Pillar and the sacred pond.
Traveller tip
Our suggestion: visit early or late in the day for a quieter, cooler atmosphere.
Source ↗Monasteries
Monastic zone
Monasteries built by Buddhist communities from many countries.
Stupa
World Peace Pagoda
A white stupa at the northern end of the Lumbini zone.
Overview
Why choose the Lumbini Tour?
- Maya Devi TempleThe birthplace of the Buddha and the Ashoka Pillar.
- International monasteriesTemples built in the styles of many Buddhist countries.
- Sacred garden and pondA peaceful garden with prayer flags and the Puskarini pond.
- World Peace PagodaA white stupa at the northern end of the zone.
Lumbini, in Nepal’s southern lowlands, is where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, was born. The Maya Devi Temple marks the spot, beside the sacred pond and the Ashoka Pillar erected in 249 BCE. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists from all over the world.
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Around the sacred garden, the Lumbini Development Zone holds monasteries built by many countries, from Myanmar and Thailand to Germany and China, set along a long central canal. We drive from Pokhara (about 6–7 hours), visit the sacred garden and monasteries, and return the next day.
Your journey, step by step
Times are a guide; your driver and guide adjust them to the light, the weather and your pace.
- Day 1 · 7:00
Leave Pokhara
Drive south via the Siddhartha Highway (6–7 hours).
- Day 1 · 15:00
Maya Devi Temple
Visit the birthplace, the Ashoka Pillar and the sacred pond.
- Day 1 · 17:30
Sacred garden at dusk
Prayer flags and evening chanting in the garden.
- Day 2 · 7:00
Monastic zone
Visit monasteries of different countries by e-rickshaw or bicycle.
- Day 2 · 10:00
World Peace Pagoda
The white stupa at the north end of the zone.
- Day 2 · 11:00
Back to Pokhara
Drive back, arriving in the evening.
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Pokhara to Lumbini
Drive from Pokhara through the hills to the lowlands. In the afternoon, visit the Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar and the sacred garden.
- StayHotel, Lumbini
- MealsDinner
Day 2Monasteries and back to Pokhara
Morning among the international monasteries and at the World Peace Pagoda, then the drive back to Pokhara.
- StayYour hotel in Pokhara
- MealsBreakfast
Good to know
Details before you book
What’s included6
- Private vehicle Pokhara → Lumbini → Pokhara
- Local guide in Lumbini
- 1 night in a hotel (twin-sharing room)
- Dinner on day 1 and breakfast on day 2
- Complimentary drinking water
- Government taxes and service charge
Not included6
- Travel insurance
- Hotel in Pokhara before and after the tour
- Meals not listed as included
- Entrance tickets not listed as included (paid on the day)
- Drinks, snacks and personal expenses
- Tips for driver and guide (appreciated, not compulsory)
What to bring11
Clothing
Bring along
Before you go6
Best time
October–March. April–June is very hot in the lowlands; the monsoon is humid and wet.
Difficulty
Easy. Flat walking; e-rickshaws and bicycles are available in the zone.
Respect
Dress modestly, remove shoes and hats in temples and walk clockwise around stupas.
Accommodation
Hotels near the sacred garden with twin rooms and attached bathrooms.
Festivals
Buddha Jayanti (April–May) brings many pilgrims and special ceremonies.
Phone & internet
Good mobile signal and Wi-Fi in hotels.
Questions travellers ask3
Is the drive long?
Yes, about 6–7 hours each way through the hills. We can plan comfortable stops or combine Lumbini with Chitwan.
Can we fly?
Flights to Bhairahawa (Gautam Buddha International Airport) can shorten the trip. Ask us for options.
How do I book and pay?
Send an enquiry. We confirm availability and send a written quote on WhatsApp, including the payment terms.
Ready for Lumbini Tour?
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply on WhatsApp with availability and a clear written quote.