Location: Lumbini
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Lumbinī (Nepali and Sanskrit: लुम्बिनी listen (help·info), "the lovely") is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Province No. 5 in Nepal. It is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE. Gautama, who achieved Enlightenment some time around 528 BCE, became the Buddha and founded Buddhism. Lumbini is one of many magnets for pilgrimage that sprang up in places pivotal to the life of the Buddha.
Restaurants in Lumbini
1. Maya Devi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 446 reviews
A holy place for every Buddhist, Lumbini and the ancient ruins are associated with the birthplace of Buddha.
Reviewed By T-Enchanted
This is a place of History. Prince Siddhartha Gautam was born here. The child who would later be the founder of one of the most prominent religions in the World. Lumbini is located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal close to the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This heritage place contains the Shakya tank, Monasteries, Ashoka Pillar, remains of the structure built in or much before the 3rd Century BC. Maya Devi, Queen Maya of Shakya Dynasty was the name of Buddha's mother. The Temple bears her name. The inside of the Temple has old ruins of the birthplace. Photography is not allowed here. One can quietly stand in a queue, pay respects once turn comes & leave quietly. The shakya tank is a pleasant sight. It has turtles & fish in it. Right behind the Tank is a grand old Tree around which the monks sit & meditate. The gardens surrounding the palace/Temple are lush & maintained beautifully. Lumbini is a sacred site and pilgrims from across the world come here to pay respects. I'm glad we visited this historical sacred place in the first leg of our Nepal Trip.
2. Lumbini Monastic Site
3. World Peace Pagoda
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By cyrilasmar - Anjar, Lebanon
First of all world peace pagoda is in pokhara nepal and not in lumbini. If youre pokhara you must go to the peace pagoda. Two ways to go, the easy way is taking a cab up and just enjoying the amazing view on top of the himalayam mountain range and phewa tal from one side and another amazing voew to the other side. The second way to go to world peace pagoda is by taking a boat from any port in pokhara the town to the other side and hike the trail up to world peace pagoda which take around 45 mns approximately depending on the pace, and in the hike youll get to enjoy the amazing view every step of the way of the lake On short world peace pagoda on a clear day is like heaven
4. Peace Pagoda
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By manujk2018 - New Delhi, India
We are a family of 8, with one toddler. Three of us went to peace pagoda on a trek from lakeside via boating for few meters first and then walking the rest of the trek uphill. Rest went via Toyota Hiace via road. How’s lever you reach, you need to trek uphill approx 450 stairs from the parking area - trek is not difficult but certainly tiring. Best part is when you reach the top and see the peace pagoda with Annapurna range clear view, snow clad mountains, fishtail and the overall environment is so peaceful and amazing to experience for sure! Once you reach - it is all worth your time and efforts.
5. Royal Thai Monastery
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Royal Thai Monastery located in the Eastern monastic zone in Lumbini. Offering lunch between 12-1pm daily.
Reviewed By adityainc
the royal thai monastry is maintained in the typical thai style architecture with beautiful garden surrounding it from the back.
6. Myanmar Golden Monastery
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By AkashG999 - Hyderabad, India
Myanmar's Golden Buddhist temple is in the form of a stupa, painted in golden color, along with four corner pillars, four side magnificent gates, four different Buddha statues and other nearby smaller replicas of Bhantes
7. Eternal Peace Flame
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By 869nabind - Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
This is miracle and a top attraction in Lumbini. Birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha is really peaceful and lovely. Places are very well preserved and decorated by many friendly Bouddhist nations near Nepal. I loved my visit to Lumbini.
8. Dae Sung Shakya (Korean Temple)
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4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By AkashG999 - Hyderabad, India
The temple has a magnificent view from outside, same as other Korean temples. As some repair work was going on during our visit, we were unable to visit this temple inside.
