The Garden of the Buddha’s Birth

Lumbini Tour

Stand in the exact garden where Prince Siddhartha was born: Lumbini’s Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar and the sacred pond, with the peace of the monastery zone and the old Shakya capital of Kapilvastu.

3N / 4 Days Kathmandu – Bhairahawa – Lumbini Maya Devi · Ashoka Pillar Year Round Pure Veg Meals
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Yatra Overview

“In the garden of Lumbini the world received its gentlest teacher — peace begins where he first opened his eyes.”

Lumbini, in the Terai plains of southern Nepal, is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and one of the four great pilgrimage sites of Buddhism. The Maya Devi Temple marks the exact birth spot beside the sacred pond, and the Ashoka Pillar — raised by the emperor himself in 249 BC — still stands in witness.

This 4-day tour flies you to Bhairahawa and walks you through the sacred garden, the monastery zone of international temples, the eternal peace flame, and the surrounding heritage of Kapilvastu and Devdaha — the maternal home of Queen Maya.

With quiet mornings in the garden, guided heritage interpretation and pure veg meals throughout, it is a journey of stillness suitable for pilgrims of every tradition.

Pilgrims in the sacred garden of Lumbini
Pilgrims in the sacred garden
Guided heritage walk with our team
Guided heritage walk
Quiet moments at the holy site
Quiet moments at the holy site

Lumbini Highlights

  • Maya Devi Temple — the exact birthplace of Lord Buddha
  • Ashoka Pillar of 249 BC standing in its original place
  • The sacred pond where Queen Maya bathed before the birth
  • Monastery zone — temples built by Buddhist nations worldwide
  • Eternal Peace Flame and the World Peace Pagoda
  • Kapilvastu & Devdaha — the Shakya capital and maternal home
  • Quiet garden mornings for meditation and personal reflection
  • Scenic Terai flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa

Day-by-Day Sacred Itinerary

  1. Day011,400 m

    Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer

    Greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Evening briefing and rest. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

    DinnerHimalayan Suite Hotel / Similar
  2. Day02100 m

    Fly to Bhairahawa — Lumbini Sacred Garden

    Morning flight to Bhairahawa and drive to Lumbini. Afternoon in the sacred garden: Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar and the sacred pond, with quiet time for meditation. Overnight Lumbini hotel.

    Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerLumbini Hotel
  3. Day03100 m

    Monastery Zone, Peace Flame & Kapilvastu

    Morning through the monastery zone of international temples and the eternal peace flame, then excursion to the ruins of Kapilvastu and Devdaha, the maternal home of Queen Maya. Overnight Lumbini hotel.

    Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerLumbini Hotel
  4. Day04Departure

    Fly to Kathmandu & Departure

    Morning flight to Kathmandu and transfer to the airport as per your flight schedule, carrying the peace of the garden with you. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu!

    BreakfastAirport Transfer

Cost Includes & Excludes

✓Included in the Yatra

  • All airport pickups & drops by Mount Kailash Travel
  • Local 4-star hotel in Kathmandu with veg buffet breakfast
  • Pure veg sattvik meals on all package days as per the itinerary
  • All sightseeing, transfers & overland journeys by private tourist vehicle
  • Entrance fees & permits for all temples, monuments & conservation areas listed
  • Pandit service for all scheduled pujas, aarti & ritual arrangements
  • English-speaking spiritual tour guide & full support team
  • Government-licensed trek guide, porters & camping crew (trek journeys)
  • Sankalpa Puja at Pashupatinath before departure & thanksgiving puja on return
  • All applicable government taxes & service charges
  • Yatra completion certificate
  • Domestic flights Kathmandu – Bhairahawa both ways
  • Lumbini garden and monument entrance fees

✕Not Included

  • Travel insurance — mandatory for all participants
  • Nepal entry visa fees (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Beverages (soft drinks, bottled water, tea, coffee) & personal expenses
  • Donations, puja offerings & personal ritual expenses at temples
  • Tips for staff — customary gratuities
  • Helicopter / domestic flight fees where marked optional
  • Additional costs from natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances beyond the organizer’s control
  • Anything not mentioned under “Included in the Yatra”

Important Information

Booking & Advance

A 20% advance confirms your booking; the balance is settled 30 days prior to departure from Kathmandu. Rescheduling is possible at the updated trip cost, subject to availability.

Departures

Private and group-joining departures run throughout the year. Full-moon, festival and special sadhana departures are announced in advance — enquire for the next confirmed date.

Meals & Accommodation

Pure veg sattvik breakfast, lunch & dinner on package days. Comfortable hotels and guest houses on twin sharing; simple teahouses or tents on trek days.

Fitness & Preparation

Temple tours are suitable for all ages. Trek journeys involve 4–7 hours of walking per day at altitude — a basic fitness routine before travel is recommended.

What to Carry

Warm layers, rain protection, sturdy walking shoes, personal medicines, a day pack and your sadhana items. A detailed packing list is shared with your confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

30+ days prior: no charges. 15–29 days: 25% of tour cost. 7–14 days: 50%. Within 7 days: non-refundable. Extra costs from unavoidable itinerary changes are borne by the pilgrim.

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