Tourists visit Lumbini, renowned as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam, driven by faith, belief, or curiosity in Buddhism. The Lumbini day tour offers them a convenient opportunity to explore this sacred site. During this day tour around Lumbini, visitors can discover crucial evidence such as marked stones, the Ashoka pillar, and other artifacts that authenticate Buddha’s birthplace. Lumbini has transformed into a destination, symbolizing peace and harmony.
This specially designed full-day Lumbini tour offers tourists the opportunity to visit some of the must-see attractions, including the Mayadevi temple (the birth place of Buddha), Ashoka Pillar, Pushkarni Pond, Bodhi Tree, Peace Garden, Peace Flame, and monasteries built by different communities and countries. This lifetime experience tour is suitable for all age groups and beliefs.
Lumbini Day tours fulfill the wishes of those travelers and pilgrims wanting to visit Lumbini in the shortest time possible. The itinerary was well designed and well prepared, keeping in mind the importance of Lumbini.
TRIP EXTENSION
If you have an extra day in Lumbini, we highly recommend taking the Tilaurakot Kudan Niglihawa Gotihawa day tour from Lumbini. It offers a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of Buddha and Buddhism.
There are many must visit places in Lumbini. We are offering one full day visit to Lumbini including the visit to Maya devi Temple and many more other famous place in this Lumbini Full-day Tour.
Visting around Lumbini in Pollution free rickshaw or by car is one of the major attraction of this tour. You will visit all the temples and monasteries in Lumbini including the famous Maya Devi Temple (birthplace of Gautam Buddha), Japan Temple, French Temple, Singapore Temple, German temple, and many more.
Lumbini full-day tour costs USD 65/Pax including private tour guide, air conditioning vehicle and entrance fee. Note: Price is based on 2 Pax.
There are several routes to make this Lumbini full-day tour. Please find the shortest route map below.
The beautiful up to 7 hrs. Lumbini Full-day tour is one of the must do activities in valley if you don’t have time for longer trip.
Lumbini Full-day Tour is one of the best selling Nepal day tour package. We always suggest our guest to know some must know things about trip and particular destination. Here are some important information about this trip.
Nepal Visa Fee
15 Days – 30 USD
30 Days – 50 USD
90 Days – 125 USD
Visa fee for travellers of SAARC Countries and China is fully waived. Indian nationals require no visa to enter into Nepal. Visit here for more info
Travelling to Lumbini is very easy as Lumbini is well connected by both road and air. The nearest airport in Lumbini is Gautam Buddha International Airport, which is located in Bhairahawa. There is also a bus station in Bhairahawa that is connected to all major cities of Nepal including Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara, Nepalgunj and Butwal. Lumbini is just 1 hr drive or 34 Km from Bhairahawa.
If you are planning to reach Lumbini by plane, daily flights are operated from Kathmandu and Pokhara to Bhairahawa. Some international airlines like Air Jazeera, Nepal Airlines and Himalayan Airlines have also started connecting Gautam Buddha International Airport.
If you would like to travel to Lumbini from Chitwan, there are two options you can choose. The distance between Chitwan and Lumbini is 140 Km, or just 5 hrs drive. Public buses are available on this route which goes via Bhairahawa where you have to stop briefly to change buses. The other option is to take a private vehicle for a straight drive from Chitwan to Lumbini.
It takes 9 hr drive to reach Lumbini from Pokhara along Siddartha Highway. On this route both public and tourist buses are available.
Alternatively, the quickest way to reach Lumbini from Pokhara is to take a 20 minute flight from Pokhara to Bhairahawa and then drive for 1 hr (34 Km) to Lumbini. Daily flights operate between Pokhara and Bhairahawa.
There are two options if you are travelling to Lumbini from Kathmandu. The first one is go on either a public or tourist bus. Both the buses drive straight to Lumbini, covering a distance of 215 Km in approximately 10 hrs.
The second and quicker option is to fly from Kathmandu to Lumbini which takes about 30 minutes. Daily flights from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa are conducted by major domestic airlines like Yeti Air, Buddha Air and Shree Airlines. Also, the flight on this route is cheaper than other domestic destinations.
Both public and tourist buses are available from Kathmandu to Lumbini. This a 10 hr journey covering the distance of 215 Km. Please contact us to make advance bus booking.
You can travel from Pokhara to Lumbini either by public bus or tourist bus. The route is 213 Km long and the ride takes 9 hr along the Siddartha Highway.
Lumbini Tour Package cost includes main Entrance fee and English-speaking local tour guide.
Lumbini today offers plenty of choices for accommodation, ranging from budget to high end hotels. Most high end hotels are located bit far from the Maya Devi Temple. The budget and medium range hotels however are situated in front of Gate No. 2, near main temple area. They are quite popular due to their easy accessibility. A bus station is also quite close by No. 2 Gate.
There are few hotels inside Lumbini Gram/Village, such as Kasai and Lumbini Hokke Hotels. Sri Lankan, Korean, Chinese and Thai monasteries also provide accommodation for Buddhist pilgrims. However, these monasteries prefer to host pilgrims from their respective countries.
Also, some good hotels are located near Lumbini village such as Lumbini Garden and Buddha Maya Garden. Few five star and international chain hotels are also being built, while some have already begun operation, all situated near Gautam Buddha International Airport.
Electric rickshaws operated by locals are easily available in Lumbini for tour purposes inside Lumbini peace zone. These 2-6 seater rickshaws usually park near Gate No. 2. There no fixed costs applicable for using the rickshaws however travelers are charge Rs. 600 for 3 hrs ride.
There are further plans to operate Green Buses within core Lumbini zone.
Lumbini and Tilaurakot are approximately 60 Km apart. Tilaurakot hosts some major and historic archaeological sites such as Kudan, Sagarhawa, Gothihawa and Niglihawa. As special as they are, Tilaurakot was where Buddha spent most of his childhood whilst Kudan is where Buddha visited and stayed after achieving enlightenment. Lumbini to Tilaurakot tour can be operated directly from Lumbini and other destinations in Nepal upon request. Please contact us if you are planning to visit Lumbini.
The best time for Lumbini visit or darshan is from September to March (Autumn and Winter seasons)
The period between April to August is quite hot for travelers to visit Lumbini as temperatures could rise to 40 degree Celsius.
If you are planning for some spiritual time and meditation, you are recommended to visit Maya Devi Temple in the early morning or evening hours. This is when you can meditate peacefully, facing the sacred Puskarni Pond and Maya Devi Temple.
Lumbini- Birh place of Buddha
I booked Lumbini tour at the very last moment with the suggestion of Eyes on Nepal. As they promise, they were on time to pick me up from Kathmandu hotel. My flight tickets, local transportation and guide were all well arranged. Guide Manish was very handy and skilled guide. And he is local too. He explained me all about Lumbini and Buddha. I enjoyed a short meditation in lumbini peace garden with Manish.
