Maya Devi Temple
The temple marking the precise location of Buddha's birth, with the ancient Ashoka pillar nearby.
Birthplace of Buddha
Lumbini
Southern Terai Best time: Oct–Mar
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the four most important pilgrimage destinations in Buddhism — the exact spot where Siddhartha Gautama was born in 623 BC.
Highlights
What to see in Lumbini
Curated by our local team — the places we'd send our own family to.
Sacred Garden
The peaceful core of Lumbini — the bodhi tree, eternal flame and the original pond where Maya Devi bathed.
International Monastic Zone
Monasteries built by Buddhist nations from around the world — each in its own architectural tradition.
World Peace Pagoda
A pristine white stupa at the northern end of the master plan designed by Kenzo Tange.
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