Lumbini Tour

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Group Discounts
1 Pax. US$ 1280 P/P
2-4 Pax. US$ 780 P/P
5-7 Pax. US$ 740 P/P
8-10 Pax. US$ 700 P/P
11-14 Pax. US$ 680 P/P
Over 15 Pax. US$ 650 P/P
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Trip Duration

7 Days

Nature of Trip

Tour

Maximum Altitude

1380m, Kathmandu

Difficulty Grade

Easy

Start & End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Best Seasons

Mar-June, Sep-Dec

Meals

Breakfast

Transportation

Car

Accommodation

Hotel

Trip Highlights of Lumbini Tour

  • Exploration of Mayadevi temple from the 3rd century.
  • Visit around Ashoka pillar from 249 B.C.
  • Cultural and historical insights by visiting the famous Lumbini Museum
  • Panoramic view of the surrounding landscape of World Peace Flame and World Peace Stupa.
  • Glimpse into the diversity of Buddhist traditions by visiting Tilaurakot, Kunda, Devdaha, and Sangrahawa.
  • Glimpse of unique architectural styles and cultural elements by visiting several Buddhist monasteries and stupas.
  • Meditation and reflection at the peaceful Lumbini Garden.

Overview of Lumbini Tour

Lumbini Tour is the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, the Messenger of Peace. Lord Buddha was born in Nepal in 623 B.C. As a prince, his mother, Maya Devi, was going to her maternal town. The Lumbini Tour is one of the four holy places of Buddhism.

It is located in the Kapilvastu district of Nepal, about 255 km west of Kathmandu. The Lumbini pilgrimage tour also displays humanity’s tremendous archaeological triumph.

Lumbini contains 62 archaeological sites that exhibit different events during and after Buddha’s life. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site. However, the Mayadevi temple is a significant ancient heritage site that houses the old idol of Mayadevi, the Birthmarker stone, and the ruins from the 3rd to the 7th century B.C.

The Birth Marker stone precisely marks the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Emperor Ashoka inscribed and erected the Ashoka Pillar in 249 BC behind and to the west of the Mayadevi Temple.

The pillar and inscription are the testaments of Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The holy and ancient Pushkirini Lake is situated near the Ashoka Pillar. It is believed that Mayadevi had bathed in the lake before giving birth to Lord Buddha.

The Lumbini Museum preserves historical artifacts and has an extensive collection of Mauryan and Kushana coins, religious manuscripts, terracotta fragments, and stone and metal sculptures related to Buddhism.

The eternal World Peace flame in the center of the Lumbini garden, which flows continuously 24 hours a day, is also a significant attraction. During the  Lumbini Tour, Tilaurakot, Gotihawa, Kudan, Niglihara, Devdaha, and Sagarhawa are other famous religious and archaeological sites.


Lumbini Tour Cost

Various factors cause the cost of the Lumbini tour to fluctuate. A major factor affecting a tour’s price is the group’s size. We provide discounts in large numbers to groups. Even if you are solo, we do our best to offer you a discount. However, many groups get more discounts than small groups or solo travelers. 

Another factor that varies overall cost is the duration of the trip. Generally, the tour is completed within 3 days, including the drive and exploration of Lumbini, and then return to Kathmandu. But we are also ready if you want to extend your package by adding some activities and exploration areas. In such cases, the cost increases, and fluctuation in cost arises. 

Your preference for transportation also determines your price for the Lumbini Tour. You have the option to travel either by airplane, bus or by car. If you choose to travel by plane, the cost increases as it is an expensive mode of transportation. If you choose a bus, it is the most budget-friendly option. Cars are also costly, but not more expensive than airplanes. 

We provide you with accommodation at the finest hotel in Lumbini. However, if you prefer to stay in a more luxurious one, your cost will increase. Generally, we include your accommodation in your trekking package, but the price will increase if you desire a luxurious one. 

For the exact cost of a customized itinerary, contact Boundless Adventure at +977 9851103819. 


Gautam Buddha

Siddhartha Gautam, commonly known as Lord Gautam Buddha, is a spiritual leader and founder of Buddhism. His exact birthdate is still unknown, but people celebrate his birth date on Buddha Purnima, which falls in April or May. He believes he was born in the 5th century BCE in Lumbini, Nepal.

Siddhartha Gautama was born into a Royal family, and his father, Śuddhodana, was a King. According to the traditional belief, Siddhartha Guatman Buddha lived a sheltered life to escape the world’s miseries. After dissatisfaction with his luxurious lifestyle, he began on a spiritual journey to better understand the essence of suffering and discover a way to overcome it.

At 29, Lord Buddha sacrificed his imperial status and began a spiritual journey for enlightenment. After years of meditation and spiritual practice under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India, Buddha attained enlightenment at 35. The incident reflected his awakening to the truth of life, and he became known as the Buddha, which signifies “the awakened one.”

After enlightenment, the Lord spends his remaining life on the path of Dharma, or freedom from suffering. His teaching pointed our four valuable truths:

  • The truth of suffering (dukkha)
  • The truth of the cause of suffering (samudaya)
  • The truth of the end of suffering (nirodha)
  • The truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering (manga)

The Buddha’s philosophy highlighted kindness, mindfulness, and the growth of wisdom. He encouraged his followers to question and investigate his teachings rather than accept them blindly.

The Guatman Buddha has directed the eight noble paths: right understanding, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.

The philosophy of Lord Buddha has made a deep impact on the world by inspiring millions of people to seek inner peace, freedom from suffering, and spiritual awakening. For this reason, Buddhism is the major religion with a large number of followers throughout Asia and around the world.


Kathmandu Valley UNESCO Sightseeing

On your first day of itinerary, you’ll have a visit to the Kathmandu Valley’s UNESCO sightseeing. On the Kathmandu exploration day, You’ll explore some famous and significant sites. First, you’ll explore Kathmandu Durbar Square. The Durbar Square is a considerable site for cultural and historical aspects and a part of a world UNESCO heritage site.

The Durbar is home to more than 50 temples, which is why it is known as the “museum of temple.” It is one of the oldest durbar squares, which used to be a royal place for Malla kings in ancient Nepal. It was built between the 4th and 8th centuries in Nepalese architectural style. Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the Taleju Temple, the Kumari Ghar (residence of the Living Goddess), and the Kal Bhairav Temple are prominent structures you’ll get to see during your exploration.

Swayambhunath Monastery/ Stupa is another UNESCO site you’ll explore after Kathmandu Durbar Square. This Buddhist religious site is at the top of the hill at Swayambhu. The monastery is also known as a monkey temple, as several monkeys surround the stupa.

The monastery is on top of the hill with a giant white stupa, golden spires, prayer flags, and beautiful decorations. One of the most notable features of the stupa is the pair of eyes on both sides of the main stupa. The eyes are also known as the “Eyes of Buddha” or the “Wisdom Eyes” on all four sides of the stupa, signifying the Buddha’s all-seeing wisdom and enlightenment. Besides the main stupa, you can visit the other shrines, temples, statues, and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries at the complex of Swayambhunath stupa.

Boudhanath Stupa is another significant site for the Buddhist religion you’ll get insight into on a Kathmandu sightseeing day. The stupa is a famous tourist destination in Kathmandu. It is a dome shape with a massive hemisphere decorated with prayer flags, prayer wheels, and intricate carvings. You can participate in various stupa activities, including spinning prayer wheels and lighting butter lamps.

Your last sightseeing at Kathmandu on the day is Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple and a UNESCO heritage site. At the Gaushala, Kathmandu, the Pashupatinath temple is on the bank of the Bagmati river. The temple is the holiest place in Nepal and a pilgrimage site for Hindus worldwide. The temple is in pagoda style, with wood carvings, golden spires, and fancy decorations. Furthermore, the temple is a place of worship, a cultural landmark, and a symbol of Nepal’s religious identity.

Visiting these UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu provides a sense of spirituality, peace of mind and body.


Aerial View Option From Kathmandu to Lumbini

For the aerial view option from Kathmandu to Lumbini, you can go by airplane. While choosing an airplane service, you’ll take a flight from the domestic airport in Kathmandu and land at the nearest airport in Lumbini, Bhairahawa. The flight takes 30 minutes.

The airplane flight takes you through the aerial view with a bird’s gaze of Nepal’s distinct landscape. As you take off from Kathmandu, you’ll see the beauty of Kathmandu Valley, which has big buildings, temples, and dense forests in some areas. As you get closer to Lumbini, the landscape changes, showcasing the fertile plains of the Terai extending below. Rivers flow through the lush greenery and agricultural land surrounding the landscape, giving you a glimpse into the region’s agricultural cultivation.

As you arrive at Lumbini, you’ll see the sacred area from above, with clear temple spires standing in the calm surroundings. The aerial view provides a unique perspective on the beauty of the Lumbini complex, including the Maya Devi temple and peaceful surrounding areas.


Exploration Day at Lumbini

Exploration Day at Lumbini provides a sense of spirituality and profoundness. On the Lumbini exploration day, you’ll move to Tilaurakot early in the morning. It is a historical site of Kapilvastu and Lord Siddhartha Gautam Buddha.

After returning from Tilaurakot, you’ll visit prominent sites of Lumbini, including the Maya Devi temple, the Ashoka pillar, monasteries, a garden, a sacred pond, and a meditation center.

At Mayadevi temple, you can explore where queen Mayadevi gave birth to Lord Siddhartha Gautam Buddha and see devotees praying. The temple provides a calm atmosphere. Exploring the Ashoka pillar provides insight into historical artifacts and their significance in spreading Buddhist teachings.

Lumbini is home to several monasteries built by various Buddhist communities worldwide. Exploring the monasteries’ unique architectural styles and spiritual practices provides insight and understanding of Buddhist cultures.


Tilaurakot

Tilaurakot is the area of Kapilvastu Municipality in Kapilvastu district in the Lumbini province. The village lies in southern Nepal and used to be the village development committee. The village is 25 km northwest of Maya Devi temple and holds great cultural and historical significance in the context of Buddha’s life and Philosophy.

People believe that Tilaurakot used to be the capital city of the Shakya Kingdom, where Lord Buddha spent his early princely life. Siddhartha Gautama Buddha spent 29 years in Tilaurakot, living a sheltered life within the palace before starting his spiritual journey.

Archaeological excavations at Tilaurakot have found several artifacts and structures from the sixth century BCE, providing a unique glimpse into ancient architectural styles. During your exploration, you can get insight into ancient architectural styles by looking at the area’s buildings, walls, and gates.

The remains of the palace of King Suddhonath, father of Lord Buddha, are the major attraction of Tilaurakot. Although the palace is now being destroyed, the remaining objects provide insight into the royal family’s luxurious way of life and the social structure of the Sakyan family during the ancient era.


Travel in Lumbini

Lumbini is the Birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal. Buddha was born into the royal family in the 7th  century but was enlightened in Gowa.

However, his name was Siddhartha Gautam; he became famous as Lord Buddha. Many Buddhist pilgrims travel to Lumbini around the world every year. Lumbini is 255 km west of Kathmandu but near the border of India.

Itinerary of Lumbini Tour

Boundless Adventure Nepal is your Lumbini tour arranger company in Nepal. We fully take care of your tour while you are on it, providing Hotels with breakfast.

If you are traveling to Lumbini, Nepal, for a short time, please let us know. We can probably customize your itinerary according to your holidays. While we can make a longer itinerary, you may simultaneously travel on the Jungle safari in Nepal.

Note: We provide Plane and helicopter service to Everest at an extra cost. Please let us know if you are interested in exploring the Himalayas.

Regarding the trip to Mount Everest Flight (options), It will cost you extra; The Everest flight is not included in the cost.

Day
01

Day: 01 Pick up from International airport and drive to Hotel

Car

15 minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Food

No

Accommodation

Hotel

We are willing to welcome you to Nepal with your name list and the name of our company pick-up board upon your arrival at gate No. 1.

Usually, it will take an hour to meet us when you land because there will be a visa process for arriving and getting luggage.

It will take the same person about a mobile local SIM card.

We will drive to the hotel. The journey from the airport to the hotel takes 15 minutes, but sometimes there are more extended traffic jams.

Arrival board of Boundless Adventure
Arrival board of Boundless Adventure Nepal
Day
02

Day: 02 Kathmandu valley sightseeing.

Car

6 /7 hours

Overnight

Kathmandu

Food

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Have breakfast in the hotel, interlude with a tour guide, and leave the hotel to explore the Kathmandu heritage site and Buddhist monastery. You will have four different places to explore today.

1) Historical Kathmandu Durbar Square.
2) Swayambhunath monastery
3) Bouddhanath monastery.
4) Pashunath Temple.
An English-speaking guide will lead all the sightseeing. You will have a car, van, or bus, depending on the group size.

You will have lunch on the restaurant’s roof near the Bouddhanath monastery. Your tour guide will explain the historical tour to you. Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

Swayambhunath monastery
Swayambhunath monastery in Kathmandu.
Day
03

Day: 03 Drive to Lumbini

Car

7 hours

Overnight

Lumbini

Food

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

We’ll drive to Lumbini by car/bus from Kathmandu using the Prithivi Highway. It usually takes 7/8 hours every day.

It is a long drive, but you will have a beautiful panorama of landscape, green valleys along the way, rivers, and rice fields.

However, you will have lunch along the way to Lumbini, overnight in the hotel, Dinner, and rest.

Note: If you feel comfortable flying, we suggest you go to Lumbini by plane from Kathmandu. The plane takes off from Kathmandu Domestic Airport every hour till 4:00 PM.

Kathmandu Lumbini Tour Map.
Kathmandu Lumbini Tour is a driving Map.
Day
04

Day: 04 Explore in Lumbini Temple

Car

6 hours

Overnight

Lumbini

Food

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Today is an exciting day in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. After an early breakfast, drive to Tilaurakot, 35 km west of the Hotel of Lumbini.

This is the historical palace of Siddhartha Gautam Buddha of Kapilbasthu district. Drive back to the Hotel for a warm lunch, and we will explore the Ashoka Pillar, Maya Devi temple, and surroundings.

After returning to the Hotel in Lumbini, have dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Birthplace of Lord Buddha Lumbini, Nepal
Birthplace of Lord Buddha Lumbini, Nepal
Tilaurakot Temple
Tilaurakot Temple in Kapilbasthu.
Day
05

Day: 05 Drive back to Kathmandu.

Car

7 hours

Overnight

Kathmandu

Food

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast in the hotel, drive back to Kathmandu. Along the way, you will enjoy Rivers, greenery, and rice fields.

You will have lunch near the River on the way to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu, the same hotel as you stayed the first night.

Hotel in Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal
Day
06

Day: 06 Mount Everest Flight (options)

Flight

1 hour

Overnight

Kathmandu

Food

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Wake up early in the morning and drive by car/van to the domestic airport for one hour on the Mount Everest tour by plane.

It is a beautiful Himalayan flight from Kathmandu Airport by plane or Helicopter.

We are guaranteed to provide your sites near the window where you can take pictures; it is safe, and you don’t have to worry.

Note: To explore Mount Everest for longer, you must go to Everest by helicopter. It will take longer than three hours round trip from Kathmandu, including landing at the 5530 Meters (Kalapathar)

Nepal Mountain Flight
Nepal Mountain Flight by Plane
Day
07

Day: 07 Final Departure.

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Onwards

Food

Breakfast

Have breakfast in the Hotel, and we can drive to the international airport for your departure. Please note: The hotel’s checkout time is noon.

If you have a late-night flight, then let us know.

We wish you peace in the World and a safe journey back to Suite Home.

 

Airport of Kathmandu
Nepal Departure airport

What's Included?

  • Airport picks up and drops off by car/van/bus.
  • Three stars accommodated.
  • The Kathmandu city tour includes a tour guide and car/van per the above program.
  • Highly experienced, helpful, and friendly Guide.
  • Nepal Government taxes
  • Ground transportation according to itinerary.
  • Breakfasts and Accommodation
  • Tea or coffee with every meal.

What's Excluded?

  • Travel insurance.
  • Tips  and Donation
  • Sightseeing entry fees.
  • Hard and soft drinks
  • Lunch and Dinner.

Essential Information - Lumbini Tour

Best seasons to explore at the Lumbini

Four seasons are open in Lumbini, but Nepal has two, which is the best travel time. The best seasons start from the beginning of March to the end of June and restart from September to the end of December. Similarly, Lumbini has a trust to look after the Temple. It is called the Lumbini Development Trust.

Everyone can go to the Birthplace of Lord Buddha. March, April, May, June, September, October, and November are the best traveling seasons here. For 2024 and 2025, you can do it in groups and on a group-joint basis.

Transportation to Lumbini Tour

Boundless Adventure provides ground transportation from Kathmandu according to the group size. You can travel by Car, Van, Jeep, Hiace, and Tourist bus from Kathmandu. It depends on your budget /cost and how comfortable a vehicle you would like to use during your tour in Lumbini.

We provide plane tickets at the nearest airport in Lumbini, pick them up from the airport, and take them to the hotel. Then, you may explore Lumbini the next day or the following day.

We offer every type of transportation to explore Lumbini. Email or WhatsApp us at +977 9851033819 for details of the Lumbini tour itinerary, Cost, information, and Hotel.

Solo females or groups 

Boundless Adventure is fully responsive, even though it is for solo females. Of course, our complete response is to provide excellent service for solo and groups. We’ll give you a detailed tour itinerary in Lumbini according to your traveling days and Hotels for every night.

Hotels

Lumbini is a small town in the western part of Nepal (Close to India) But very famous for the Birth Place of Lord Buddha; similarly, the Lumbini tour has standard luxury hotels available on B/B planes with vegetable, Jain food, and continental food. Every luxury hotel provides you with non-vegetarian food as well.

Note: We continue to provide a tour from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Lumbini, and back to Kathmandu. Please let us know if you want to visit Mount Everest by plane or Helicopter.

Most Asked Questions by Travellers

Lumbini Tour starts from the capital of Nepal (Kathmandu), a 255 km west drive from Kathmandu. But you may only travel from the Sunauli border of India to Lumbini within a couple of hours. From the Sunauli border to Lumbini, it is just 88 km.

You can fly from Kathmandu’s domestic airport to Bhairawa airport and drive to Lumbini by car/van. It is a 35-km drive from Bhairawa Airport to Lumbini. We’ll also provide you with ground transportation and plane tickets.

It is very easy. Just click on book a trip, fill out the Nepal arrival details, including attaching your passport, and send them to us. You will get a booking invoice in your email confirming your booking.

Normally, a Lumbini tour from Kathmandu to Kathmandu by ground transportation takes 3 nights and 4 days. If you are taking a domestic flight from Kathmandu, two nights will be more than enough.

Lumbini is in Nepal, a low-land area bordered by India. The Lumbini tour is 255 km west of Kathmandu.

The Lumbini tour cost depends on the size of the group. If you are traveling with groups, you will be chipper, and solo is a little more expensive than a group. Contact us for price details; we can sort it out easily.

Yes, every hotel has free Wi-Fi; however, if you are traveling in a big group and trying to connect, it might be slow.

Yes, every nationality has to pay the entrance fee, which is Nepali Rs 500/—per person, including your small camera and mobile.

Yes, an ATM is available near the Lumbini Hotel and the entrance gate of Lumbini temple. But Every ATM charges you RS 300 to 450 at once withdrawal.

We have many different types of Vehicles for various sizes of groups and clients. From one person to four can use a Toyota car, and from 5 people to 7 People can use a Scorpio/Lands cruiser and Van. If you have 8 to 13 people, then they can use a Toyota Hiace / minibus, and if you have more than 14 people, then you may use a Toyota costar and luxury bus.

Reviews on Lumbini Tour

5


Based on 215 Reviews


Lumbini
Somchai Anong
Thailand

Humbling experience in Lumbini

My journey with my friends to Lumbini with Boundless Adventure was enlightening. The calm atmosphere of Lumbini, combined with the expertise of our guides, made our tour unforgettable. The team members of Boundless Adventure organized all management smoothly.

With Boundless Adventure’s logistical support, we could focus on absorbing the area’s spirituality. Indeed, the Mayadevi temple, where Lord Buddha was born, was the highlight of the visit. Also, seeing people from all over the world show respect to the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautman was a humbling experience that will stay in my memory forever.

Somchai Anong, Thailand

( 184)
Lumbini
Dampa
Myanmar 

Birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini, Nepal

I had a great holiday in the birthplace of Lord Buddha with Boundless Adventure. It had been a long time since I had been unable to spend time with my family, so I took leave from my work and decided to go on a tour with my family. I chose the Lumbini tour because it is suitable for all age groups of our family. The professionalism, hospitality, and service of Boundless Adventure were more than I expected.

They took good care of my family and me for five days. We returned home after completing a tour of a spiritual site with a sense of peace and gratitude. Our thanks go to Boundless Adventure for the exceptional service and care.

Dampa, Myanmar

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Lumbini Tour
Liem Hoang
Vietnam

Engaging in a spiritual practice is always a kind of therapy for me, so I chose the Lumbini tour. Trusting Boundless Adventure was the best decision I’ve ever made for my tour. The Lumbini tour is the best among all the tours I have undertaken throughout my life. My guide was knowledgeable about the history of the Lumbini, and I was able to get some information from him.

I visited the areas and got engaged in a meditation practice. I got so much relief after my journey on Lumbini. When I contacted Boundess Adventure to farewell from Nepal, the team took proper care. I am grateful for the company’s service and look no other trekking agency for my next journey in Nepal.

Liem Hoang, Vietnam

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