# 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.

## Trip facts
- **Destination:** Nepal
- **Duration:** 1 days
- **Difficulty:** Easy
- **Activity:** Pilgrimage and culture
- **Max altitude:** About 150 m / 490 ft
- **Best season:** Oct–Mar
- **Group size:** 1–15 people
- **Accommodation:** None (day tour)
- **Meals:** Lunch
- **Price:** from US$70 per person
- **Web page:** https://himalayanhiking.com/lumbini-day-tour
- **Book:** https://himalayanhiking.com/booking?trip=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](/places/lumbini).

### At a glance

FactDetailsDurationAbout 7 hoursStartBhairahawa airport or Lumbini hotelSitesMaya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, monastic zoneCostFrom US$70 per person

## Highlights
- Maya Devi Temple and marker stone
- Ashoka Pillar
- Sacred pool
- International monasteries

## Day-by-day itinerary
### Day 1: Lumbini
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.
_Altitude: 150 m · Meals: Lunch_

## What is 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 information
### 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

## Frequently asked questions
### Where does the tour start?
In **Bhairahawa** or Lumbini.

### What will I see?
The Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar and monastic zone.

### How much does it cost?
From **US$70 per person**.

### Can I add Tilaurakot?
Yes.