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Lumbini Day Tour

The Lumbini day tour explores the birthplace of the Buddha with an expert guide: the Maya Devi Temple with its marker stone, the Ashoka Pillar, the sacred pool, and the peaceful monastic zone, where Buddhist countries from around the world have built monasteries.

Pick-up from Bhairahawa airport or your Lumbini hotel, guide, entry fees and lunch included.

CountryNepal
Duration1 Days
DifficultyEasy
ActivityPilgrimage and culture
Max. AltitudeAbout 150 m / 490 ft
Best SeasonOct–Mar
AccommodationNone (day tour)
MealsLunch
Group size1–15 people

Trip highlights

  • Maya Devi Temple and marker stone
  • Ashoka Pillar
  • Sacred pool
  • International monasteries

Lumbini Day Tour overview

Quick answer: a full-day guided tour of Lumbini from Bhairahawa or Lumbini, from US$70 per person including entry and lunch.

See our Lumbini guide.

At a glance

FactDetails
DurationAbout 7 hours
StartBhairahawa airport or Lumbini hotel
SitesMaya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, monastic zone
CostFrom US$70 per person

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1
Pick-up from Bhairahawa or your hotel; morning at the sacred garden, Maya Devi Temple and Ashoka Pillar; lunch; afternoon in the monastic zone; drop-off.
150 m Lunch Sightseeing

What’s included

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Bhairahawa or Lumbini
  • Private vehicle
  • Licensed guide
  • Entry fees
  • Lunch
  • All government and local taxes

Not included

  • Flights to Bhairahawa (can be added)
  • Drinks
  • Donations
  • Tips

Useful info

Etiquette

Dress modestly and remove shoes at the Maya Devi Temple.

Weather

Very hot from April to June; foggy mornings in December–January.

Packing list

  • Modest clothing
  • Sun hat
  • Water bottle
  • Easy-to-remove shoes

Add-ons & trip options

Tilaurakot (Kapilavastu) extension (per group)US$40
Return flights Kathmandu – Bhairahawa (per person)US$220

Choose add-ons and quantities on the booking form.

More options, quoted on request:

  • Tilaurakot (Kapilavastu) extension.
  • Flight from Kathmandu.

Frequently asked questions

In Bhairahawa or Lumbini.

The Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar and monastic zone.

From US$70 per person.

Yes.