Lumbini, The Birth Place of Lord Buddha

One of the four most holy places for Buddhists religion, Lumbini is situated at the foothills of Himalayas in the Terai plains of southern Nepal. The bewitching beauty and tranquility of Lumbini is not only for the pilgrims but also to any one seeking peace and serenity. This spiritual destination paramount's with historical, cultural and spiritual values. Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, the Holy Pond and many other Buddhist monasteries built by Myanmar, Thailand, Korea, China, Japan, and Vietnam have impeccable architectural values.

Lumbini associated with the birth of Lord Buddha is of immense archeological and religious 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 Ashokan 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 south-west of Kathmandu. Buses and flights to Bhairahawa which is about 22 kilometers from Lumbini, are available from major cities. From Bhairahawa transport services to Lumbini are easily available. There are sufficient hotels and restaurants in Lumbini and Bhairahawa.