Lumbini tour

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  • Price : Available on request.
  • Name : Lumbini Tour
  • Tour Duration : 6 Days
  • Mode : Moderate

Lumbini is the ultimate piligrimages for every Buddhist – The Star of Asia and symbol of peace, Lord Buddha was born at Lumbini while his mother was on her way to parental home from Kapilvastu. Lumbini should be visited and seen by a person of devotion, being one of the four holy places of Buddhism. The other sites are Boudhagaya, Kushinagar and Sarnath in India.

Buddha was born in Lumbini of Nepal during the full moon day in the month of Baisakh in 623 B.C. he was born under a Saal tree (Shorea Robusta) when Maya Devi (his mother) was going to her maternal town on the occasion of delivery. After the birth, Buddha took seven steps towards north, which is now shown as seven lotus flowers and, looking in all directions, he declared that “I am the foremost of all creatures to cross the riddle of the ocean of the existence, this is my last birth and here after, I will not be born again”.

This newly born Hindu Prince named Siddhartha had supernatural birth & signs, which indicated that the new born child will bring deliverance to the world. Ascetic (Rishis) warned the king that the boy might renounce the world anytime if he happen to come across: (1). The diseased, (2). The old man, (3). The dead body & (4). The ascetic.
The king, alarmed to hear this, married Prince Siddhartha at an early age and almost imprisoned him in pleasure palaces providing therein all kinds of enjoyments so he will be happy and stay there. However, the prophesy came true and he became The Buddha.

Lumbini is situated in Nepal in the foot hills of Himalayas about 22 kms from Bhairahawa.
It is 230 Kms from Kathmandu, 122 kms from Gorakhpur city in Uttar Pradesh, India . 181 Kms from Kushinagar of Uttar Pradesh and 240 kms from Sravasti of Uttar Pradesh of North India.
Attractions in around Lumbini tour :

The birth place itself is interesting as a whole, the landscapes and the green forestry. Maya Devi Temple, the Stupas and the Pillar built by great King Ashoka alone are worth a visit. Recently, several beautiful shrines have been constructed by devotees from all over the world. A visit to Lumbini is not only for spiritual enlightenment but also for solace and satisfaction that one gets in such a calm and peaceful place.

Maya Devi Temple - Lumbini remained neglected for centuries. In 1895, Feuhrer, a famous German archaeologist, discovered the great pillar, further exploration and excavation of the surrounding area revealed the existence of a brick temple and a sandstone sculpture within the temple itself which represents the scenes of Buddha’s birth. On the south of the Maya Devi temple There is the famous sacred bathing pool known as Puskarni. It is believed that Maha Devi took a bath in this pool before the delivery. The temple is built gradually and is composed of many Buddhist temples, one after the other. It is also found that there is possibility that a Ashoka Stupa existed in the place of temple.

The Ashokan pillar - The Ashokan Pillar, essentially erected by Ashoka (249 BC) visited Lumbini and erected an inscribed Ashokan Pillar on the spot of Buddha’s birth. The inscription of the pillar (the oldest in Nepal) declares that Ashoka granted Lumbini tax-free status in honor of Buddha’s birth. It is 6m high and half of it is beneath the ground. It is behind the Maya Devi Temple, and to the west of the Temple. Emperor Ashoka erected many other pillars throughout India. The carved top of the pillar has never been found.

The Buddhist monastery - Its built in the way of the modern Buddhist Temples of Nepal, but is quite important in light of the architecture of the walls. The middle hall contains some exquisite murals resembling the medieval periods’.
Excursions Tour from Lumbini

Kapilvastu - A holy destination related deeply with the life of a legend, Lord Buddha. Kapilvastu is the place where Lord Buddha had lived his childhood and the days of teenage, in complete luxury. The capital of King Shuddhodhan, Kapilvastu still carries with it the mystic charm. It houses many sculptures of Buddhism, which present a landscape before that visitors that makes them feel calm and content. Kapilvastu carries the visitors away to the ancient days when Buddha was a small child and a prince. The place is situated 27 km south of Lumbini.
How to get there

Air - Bhairahwa is the nearest airport, 22 kms , well connected to Kathmandu airport. At present, about 28 international airlines connect Nepal to various other destinations in Asia and the Middle East.

Rail - Gorakhpur, In India, is the nearest railhead, 122 km from Lumbini.

Road - Good motorable roads connect Bhairahwa to Lumbini, and also other important cities of Nepal. India border is 22 kms from Lumbini.

An outline itinerary for Lumbini tour in Nepal

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, pick up from airport by Himalayan Namobuddha Travel & Treks (P).Ltd’s representative and Check into hotel rest day

Day 2 : Kathmandu sightseeing: Monkey Temple- one of the oldest Buddhist Stupa in Valley Pashupatinath- the cremation places of Hindu death body, Bodhanath- the biggest Buddhist temple, Patan Durbar Square- the finest example of metal and stone carving back to 14th century. Stay overnight in hotel

Day 3 : Drive to Pokhara- 200 km west of Kathmandu by A/C tourist coach. It is a famous sightseeing point for travelers with beautiful lake and mountain ranges. One of the most beautiful lake cities in the world. Sight-seeing in Pokhara: David’s fall, temple in Phewa Lake, boating in Phewa lake, hilltop monastery visit. Overnight in hotel.

Day 4: Drive to Sarangkot – 6500ft. for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain. Full day in Pokhara excursions & sightseeing, stay in Pokhara.

Day 5: Drive to the birthplace of the Buddha, Lumbini, is the Mecca of every Buddhist, being one of the four holy places of Buddhism. - stay in Lumbini.

Day 6: Sight-seeing in Lumbini: Asoka Pillar, Maya Devi Temple, Puskarni (sacred bathing pool), various monasteries etc.

Day 7: Drive back to Kathmandu ( have option to use flight at extra cost) . A half-day shopping and enjoys a Nepali cultural show and dinner in evening.

Day 8: Airport drive for final departure

If you don’t ahve 8 days you can do the Lumbini tour in 3 or 4 days using both way flight to Bhirahawa and back.

If you have more days you can include Chitwan National park ( for Jungle safari) or Tansen hill station on Lumbini tour.

The Buddhist circuit trip ( Lumbini, Boudhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar) can be also arranged. It is called the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit and we have organized many trips in the past. Rajan have been to this trip many times.

We can combine Lumbini tour with other site in India.

The Company is not liable for any refunds after the departure date of the scheduled itinerary.
Cancellation should be made 48 hours before departure and a 40% cancellation charge is approved besides tax, transportation and permit. See specific information below.
No refund will be given if the program ends before the provided itinerary date.
The Company is not to be held responsible for your early termination of a trek should our experienced leader feels it is unsafe for you to continue due to fitness and/or health issues
The Company is not liable for an unconvinced or rescheduling due to natural, political or bureaucratic circumstances
The Company is not responsible for delays caused by local weather conditions resulting in international flights being missed
The Company is not responsible for the financial implications of rescue. Please ensure you have the appropriate insurance to cover these situations before you arrive in Nepal
Our staffs are very experienced in leading treks at all altitudes. It is their responsibility to ensure your safety, their conclusions regard safety are final and should you not follow their advice the Company cannot be held responsible for the outcome.
If you wish to cancel your trip for any reason the following scale of charges will apply:

Date of Cancellation Charge Incurred
2 months before departure Loss of deposit. (40% of Total Trip Cost TTC.)
29 days to 2 months before departure 50% of TTC.
10 to 28 days before departure 70% of TTC.
Less than 10 days before departure 100% of TTC.

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