Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi district of Nepal. It is the place where Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama, who as the Buddha Gautama founded the Buddhist Tradition. The Buddha lived between roughly 563 and 483 BCE. Lumbini is one of four magnets for pilgrimage that sprang up in places pivotal to the life of the Buddha, the others being at Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya and Sarnath. Lumbini was where the Buddha lived until the age of 29. Lumbini has a number of temples, including the Mayadevi temple, and others under construction. Also located here is the Puskarini or Holy Pond where the Buddha’s mother took the ritual dip prior to his birth and where he, too, had his first bath, as well as the remains of Kapilvastu palace. At other sites near Lumbini, earlier Buddhas were, according to tradition, born, achieved ultimate awakening and finally relinquished earthly form.
Buddhist Temple at Lumbini
Quick Facts-Edit
Category : Temples, monastery and its Cultural Heritage.
Time Zone: UTC + 5:45 Hours.
Pincode: 32914
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Best Time to Visit: September to November and from February to April.
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Places to VisitAdd
Lumbini Sightseeing
How to ReachEdit
By 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.
By 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.
By 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.
By Taxi : Taxis are probably the best option for reaching Lumbini from Sunauli.
By Other : 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.
Top HotelsAdd
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- Lumbini Hokke Hotel;Sacred Garden, Siddartha Nagar, Lumbini, Nepal.; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk ,24-hour front desk ,24-hour room service ,Laundry ,Parking ,24-Hour Security ,Concierge.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2000
- Lumbini Hotel Kasai ; Lumbini Sacred Garden | P.O.BOX65, Lumbini, Nepal ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Shopping ,Travel Desk ,24-hour front desk ,24-hour room service ,Air conditioning ,Laundry ,Parking ,24-Hour Security ,Banquet facilities ,Doctor on call.
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Must Eat FoodAdd
- Nepali Food – Maitri Restaurant ; Buddha Nagar, Hotel Anamda Inn, Lumbini, Nepal. ; Ph/M – 977 71-580324 ; Cost – N.A. ; Famous for – Sukuti, Momo, Buffalo Momos, Raksi, Tongba, Chaang, Bara, Juju Dhau.
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Kathmandu is a major tourist city in India.
- Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.
HelplineEdit
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
- Police Emergency Number (Nepal) : 4228435/4226853.
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