Lumbini associated with the birth of Lord Buddha is of extreme archeological importance and also a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site. It is said that Prince Siddhartha Gautam, who later became Buddha the Enlightened One, was born in the gardens of Nepal's Lumbini in 623 B.C. The main shrines of Lumbini are the newly restored Mayadevi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar behind the temple and the Lake Shakya Puskarini where Mayadevi is said to have bathed before delivering the little Buddha into the world.

Several other places near Lumbini are linked with stories connected to Buddha and Buddhism. Lumbini is about 300 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu. Bus and flights are available to Bhairawa, which is about 22 kilometers from Lumbini, from major cities. From Bhairahawa transport services to Lumbini are easily available. Food and accommodation facilities are available in Lumbini and Bhairahawa.

 

Other UNESCO Heritage Sites:

• Changu Narayan Temple
• Pashupatinath Temple
• Chitwan National Park
• Bhaktapur Durbar Square
• Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu
• Sagarmatha National Park
• Patan Durbar Square
• Kathmandu Durbar Square
• Bouddhanath Stupa