Lumbini Monastic Site, Taulihawa Rd, Lumbini 32900, Nepal. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Lumbini Monastic Site is divided into two zones:
East Monastic Zone: which is dedicated for the construction of Theravada monasteries from different countries. East Monastic Zone Entering through the main entrance at Lumbini village zone.
1. Thai Monastery: The first monastery one will come across is the Thai monastery. The construction of this monastery was started in 1997 by Thai Government. It is constructed on 5 acres of land. The grand monastic wall and some buildings have been entirely designed and built according to typical Thai architecture.
2. Theravadin Temple by Mahabodhi Society of India: Next to the Thai temple is another Theravadin temple built by Mahabodhi Society of India. It was started in 1996 on 1.5 acres of land. These temples will be bordered by canal which has not been built yet.
3. Theravadin Temple by Bangal Buddhist Association: Next group of temples are the plot reserved by Bangal Buddhist Association for construction of their Theravadin temple which has not began yet.
4. Theravadin Temple by Myanmar Government: Adjacent to it is the most grand and beautiful Theravada temple belongings to Myanmar Government. They started the work in 1993 and have mostly completed so far. This temple is also built on 5 acres of land. A magnificent replica of Burmese Swedagoan Pagoda and other replicas of Burmese historical buildings are the must for any visitor. It is always crowded with pilgrims and tourists nowadays.
5. Nepalese Temple built by International Bhikshuni Association: At the end of this zone is Nepalese temple built by International Bhikshuni Association. This is built on 1.5 acres of land and is nearing completion.
6. Sri Lankan Temple: In the 1st December 1998 Sri Lankan government also commenced the construction of Sri Lankan temple in this zone. Besides these temples there is also a Vipassana meditation centre which is also under construction.
West Monastic Zone: which is dedicated for the construction of Mahayana traditional monasteries from all over the world. So far many monasteries representing different countries have been completed or on its way to completion.
Royal Thai Monastic Site
West Monastic Zone: On the West side to Lumbini canal is West Monastic Zone. This zone is set aside for about 15 Mahayana monasteries of which many are under construction. One of the majestic monasteries in this zone is the Chinese monastery built by Chinese government on 6.25 acres of land which was completed in September 1998. The buildings were constructed in a typical Chinese architectural style with the estimated budget of about 4 million pound. This has already become an important site of Lumbini for pilgrims to visit.
The first monastery to be built in this zone is Vietnamese monastery on 6.25 acres of land. The traditional Vietnamese architectural buildings and pagoda which is 25 metre high is magnificent and picturesque. It is near its completion.
Another grand temple belongs to Korean Buddhists which lies in front of the Chinese temple. A Korean designed guesthouse is already in completion and the main shrine hall is under construction. Apart from these completed temples there are other plots of land which have already been reserved for French Buddhist temple, German Buddhist temple, and Tibetan Gompas.
West Monastic Zone
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
3 – 4 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Lumbini Garden Restaurant ; Lumbini Bazaar, Lumbini, Nepal . ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis are probably the best option for reaching Lumbini from Sunauli.
Bus : Buses ply the route between Sunauli and Lumbini. At Lumbini alight at the main gate. Alternatively, from the Nepal side of the border one can take a shared jeep to Bhairahawa (4 kilometers) followed by a bus to Lumbini. Bhairahawa Lumbini buses depart every 15 minutes. The last return bus departs at 5 PM. Buses also run from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Gorakhpur and Varanasi to Sunauli. Gorakhpur to Sunauli state transport buses are reasonably frequent.
Train : The closest railway station to lumbini is at Nautanwa, but passenger trains are infrequent on this line. Nearest railway station is at Gorakhpur in India. It is 122 km from Lumbini. The alternative of taxi travel from the border crossing at Sunauli to Gorakhpur takes about two hours. From Sunauli, Siddharthanagar is only 3.5 kilometers. The Mahaparinirvan Express tourist train stops in Gorakhpur where tourists continue to Lumbini by road.
Air : Nearest airport to Lumbini is at Bhairahawa also known as Sidhhartha Nagar, it is about 22km from lumbini, where there are flights to and from Kathmandu. Other airports serving more destinations include Gorakhpur and Faizabad in India.
Others : Sights in Lumbini are way across, bicycles and cycle rickshaws provide a good way to get around. Bicycles will be rented at hotels in Lumbini at Rs. 100 per day, also as the Korean monastery. Bicycles also are available close to the main gate next to the cycle rickshaw stand.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera and Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Wear approprate clothing that expresses respect for the sacred nature of the site.
- Circumambulate the stupas and different sacred objects in a clockwise direction.
- Preserve the peace and tranquillity.
- Do not climb onto statues or different sacred objects.
HelplineEdit
- Police Emergency Number : 4228435/4226853
- Police Control : 100
- Fire : 101
- Ambulance : 102