2 Nights/3Days
The itinerary begins with travel from Kathmandu to Lumbini on Day 1, followed by a full day of sightseeing on Day 2 covering Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, the Sacred Garden, and international monasteries, with an optional visit to Kapilvastu, and concludes with the return journey to Kathmandu on Day 3.
Option A: Flight (Recommended)
Morning flight: Kathmandu → Bhairahawa (Gautam Buddha Airport)
30 min drive to Lumbini
Hotel check-in & rest
Evening walk around Lumbini Garden
Visit the heart of Buddhist history: Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Sacred Garden & Puskarini Pond, Meditation time (optional)
Afternoon:Explore International Monastic Zone, Thai Monastery, Japanese Peace Pagoda, German & Chinese Monasteries
🛏️ Overnight: Lumbini
Cultural Depth & Kapilvastu Excursion
Morning options:Lumbini Museum, Meditation at World Peace Pagoda
Optional Side Trip (Half Day): Kapilvastu (Tilaurakot)
(Ancient palace of Prince Siddhartha – ~1.5 hrs drive)
🛏️ Overnight: Lumbini
Fly or drive back to Kathmandu
Tour ends ✨
– Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
– Located about 260 km south of Kathmandu in southern Nepal
– Major highlight is Maya Devi Temple, marking the exact birth spot
– The Ashoka Pillar dates back to the 3rd century BCE
– Features an International Monastic Zone with monasteries from many countries
– Best visited October to March for pleasant weather
– Travel from Kathmandu is possible by flight or road
– Known for its peaceful, spiritual, and meditative environment