: BIRTH PLACE OF BUDDHA Chinese Monastery Buddhists of , typical to the Tibetan allotted to Buddhist groups from Austria, Mongolia, 2.d) NIGLIHAWA is a significant archaeological site Shreevastav, Kohar, Lumbini is the place where the newly born Prince style. Further is the Korean Monastery and monastery Malaysia and Bhutan. about 7 kms north of Taulihawa where the remains Murau, Goshami, Siddhartha (known as Buddha) took his first seven steps guest house. Leading to the northern complex one of a broken Ashokan Pillar lie close to a large pond. Brahmin, Chhettri and and uttered an epoch-making message to the suffering will see the China Temple (the Chinese Monastery), 1.e) STROLL AROUND THE NEW LUMBINI VILLAGE Emperor built a and set up a pillar when Muslim. The language humanity. This happened in a beautiful sal grove, which with typical architecture from the Tinanmen Square, The northern part of the Master Plan has been designed he visited the site during his pilgrimage. Discovered spoken are Bhojpuri is now the focal point of the Lumbini Garden area. Beijing. Further is the Vietnamese Monastery, typical of as the gateway to the outer world and amenities for by renowned archaeologist, Dr. Alois Fuhrer in 1895, and Nepali. Maya Devi, the queen of King Suddhodhana of Vietnam. On the continuation are French and Austrian the visitors to find comfortable lodges, restaurants and this pillar is 15 feet tall with inscriptions on its upper Kapilvastu, while passing through the Lumbini Garden, Monasteries and a guest house for meditation practice. camping facilities. The first interface of this garden is the portion. It is believed that Kanakmuni Buddha was born 3.a) EKALA offers On the north is the Japanese Monastery. Adjacent is World Peace Stupa. On the western side is the Crane and enlightened here. The Ashokan Pillar attests that cultural sightseeing in World Peace Flame after, one will pass a monastery constructed by the the Ladakh Monastery, built by Buddhists from Ladakh, Sanctuary and Wetland Garden established by the Emperor Ashoka enlarged the stupa enshrining the the village and bird International Crane Foundation (USA) in collaboration Maha Bodhi Society of Kolkatta, India; neighboring is one India. Nearby are two German Monasteries. The last relics of the Kanakmuni Buddha. Fa Hien and Hiuen watching at Lake monastery located at the north end is proposed for with Lumbini Crane Conservation Center and LDT. The Tsang also describe ­the Kanakmuni Stupa and Ashokan Karbolaha that has built by the Buddhist Society of West Bengal, India. One construction by Nepali Buddhists. Plots have also been forest and wetland harbor 200 blue bulls and 300 bird Pillar in their travel accounts. a crane sanctuary will pass the Burma Temple and the monastery built species. The southern part offers a camping ground. The Last Gateway of Prince Siddhartha nearby. Visitors can by the Government of Myanmar. Next one passes the Royal Thai Monastery The eastern side has the Lumbini Hokke Hotel with 2.a) TILAURAKOT has been identified by archaeologists 2.e) SAGARHAWA is the forest site where the ruins of also visit religious Sri Lankan Monastery constructed by the Government distinctive Japanese hospitality. Another Hotel Mikassa as the actual capital of Kapilvastu and the home of King sites of Shiva temple, was also constructed jointly by a Japanese organization Sagarhawa Kalimaisthan temple of Ceylon followed by one built by the International Palace of King Suddhodhan Gautami Nun Society, Nepal – a typical monastery and the Government of Sri Lanka. The Nepal Council and mosque. They live Village women making handicrafts for Preservation of Buddhist Religion, at the east zone of replicated from Swayambhu, with the Buddhist in traditional stone or highway, displays the Exhibition. tent-houses. philosophy of 13 steps to and three pinnacle stages. One can enter the Nepal Vipasana Center and 2. LUMBINI-BUDDHIST CIRCUIT TOUR 3.b) KHUDABAGAR offers cultural sightseeing in the on the day of “Vaisakha Poornima” (Full Moon Day of practice meditation techniques. Other monasteries also The Lumbini Circuit Tour goes through Tilaurakot, Kudan, village and birdwatching at Punnihawa Lake which is a May 623 B.C.) took a bath in the Pushkarini (the Sacred provide meditation practice. Further information can wetland area. Tourists can also visit the recently set up Pond) and soon after she took support of a tree branch, be sought from the Tourist Information Center nearby. Gotihawa, Niglihawa, Sagarhawa, Aurorakot, Devadaha and Tharu museum. then gave birth to the Crown Prince Siddhartha, who After the serenity of the spiritual atmosphere, one will Ramagrama all bearing significance to the life, enlightenment became Buddha. The Lumbini Garden covers an area and death of Buddha. There are 62 archaeological sites enter the Sacred Garden after passing the symbol of 3.c) TENUHAWA offers peek at the Muslim culture of 1 x 3 sq. miles (2.56 sq. km) and encompasses three peace and prosperity of human existence – the Eternal scattered outside the Lumbini Garden. and bird watching at crane sanctuary near Karbolaha zones each covering one square mile connected with Lake toward the north-west of the village. Here you can walkways and a canal. The area has a sub tropical Peace Flame. observe women working at indigenous crafts making monsoon climate with a warm wet season. an ancient pond were excavated in 1895. Archeologists colorful baskets, handicraft items that are also available 1.c) STROLLING AROUND THE SACRED GARDEN Suddhodhana, father of Prince Siddhartha who later have identified this site as the “Palace of the Massacre of went on to become the Buddha. This is believed to be on sale at different sales outlets. One can also pay visit LUMBINI RE-DISCOVERED This garden is the heart of Prof. Tange’s design, the the .” The ruins of ancient site lie on the west to the mosque in the village. ultimate objective of the plan, to create an atmosphere the place where Lord Buddha spent the first 29 years of and south banks of the pond known as Lumbu Sagar. The Birth Place of Lord Buddha, The history of Lumbini was re-established with the his princely life. Chinese travelers who visited Tilaurakot Sagarhawa is about 12 kms north of Taulihawa. visit of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, who made a of spirituality peace, universal brotherhood and non more than 2,500 years ago reported seeing numerous 3.d) LUMBINI ADARSHA has archaeological sites that who crosses the riddle of the ocean of existence, violence consistent with Lord Buddha’s message to the date back to the 4th and 5th century. Visitors can also who shows the path of emancipation, pilgrimage in 249 B.C., and erected a stone pillar bearing , monasteries and palaces. The Chinese pilgrims 2.f) AURORAKOT is a large rectangular fortified area an inscription stating “Hida Budhe Jate Shakyamuniti”, world. The zone shelters ancient monuments in a freshly Fa-Hien and Hiuen-Tsang noted that they saw Kapilavastu visit the Shiva shrines and observe customary traditional who is the symbol of peace and compassion. with remains of ancient moat and brick fortification east costumes, the local agro-based lifestyle. Lumbini Adarsha which means that Shakyamuni Buddha was born here. restored atmosphere. Maya Devi Temple is the heart in complete ruins and counted 10 deserted cities within of Niglihawa, and about 10 kms northeast of Taulihawa. After his visit structural activities started to mark the Kapilavastu. King Virudhaka, who massacred the Shakyas leads to the ancient villages of Padariya, Manauri and of all monuments at this holy site. The temple complex A walled fortress in ancient times, this citadel was Khungai. birth place of the Lord Buddha. He worshipped the bears the testimony of several phases of construction during the last days of Lord Buddha, is said to have believed to be the natal town of Kanakmuni Buddha. nativity tree, the bathing tank and also visited the over the centuries. It was fully restored and reopened destroyed the cities. other surrounding historical sites such as Kapilavastu, 3.e) MADHUVANI also offers sightseeing of rural Terai in 2003 during the celebration of the 2547th auspicious 2.g) , 54 kms east of Lumbini across the life and bird watching at Haththihawa and Tharunia Ramgrama and Niglihawa. Located about 27 kms west of Lumbini and 3 kms from Rohini River, is the ancient capital of the kingdom. birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. Inside the temple, Taulihawa town, a joint effort by Nepali and Japanese lakes. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges in the north can It is the maternal hometown of Queen Mayadevi, also be seen during clear winter mornings. In addition Later on, three famous Chinese pilgrims – Tseng Tsai there are remains of structures of the early Maya archeologists recovered the royal town of Tilaurakot, Prajapati Gautami (Siddhartha’s stepmother) and Princess (4th century A.D.), Fa-Hsien (5th century A.D.) and Devi Temple that dates back to the 3rd century B.C. the elaborate gateway in the western side, the twin one can also visit temples of Durga, Shiva, Kalikasthan Yasodhara (his consort). This is where Prince Siddhartha and Samaimaisthan, in the village. Local handicrafts are Hiuen Tsang (7th century A.D.) visited Lumbini. Hiuen to 7th century A.D. The upper floor remains open for stupa of the Buddha’s parents, and King Suddhodhan’s spent his childhood. Seven years after his Enlightenment Tsang’s travel account gives a detailed description palace in and around the Tilaurakot mound. Historically, available at sales center and hotels. Biraha culture is the meditation. Lord Buddha visited Devdaha and ordained followers of main cultural attraction here. of the area, including the Ashokan Pillar with a horse Kapilavastu was named after Saint Kapil. The Buddha Jain Sadhu Nirgrantha Nathputra. There are several other carved on the top of it. King Ripu (1312 A.D.) of visited Kapilavastu several times during his life. The THE NATIVITY SCULPTURE is the shrine of Maya sites around Devdaha such as Kumarbarti, Khayardanda, ENTRANCE FEES Karnali, marked his visit by an engraving on the Ashokan first nunnery in Buddhist history was also established in Bairimai/Kanyamai, Bhabanipur/Devidamar, Mathagadi Terracotta image Pillar. After 14th century A.D. the sites were forgotten, Devi, which depicts Entrance Fees is free for the Monks and Nuns Nativity Sculpture Kapilavastu. (ancient weapons). neglected and shrouded in bushes. The association of Queen Maya Devi Maya Devi Temple Complex grasping a tree branch Lumbini with the Buddha went slowly to oblivion for The earth rampart, the brick fortification, the ancient 2.h) RAMAGRAMA is a brick mound on the bank of the Entrance Fees Camera Fees Index Box almost 600 years, and the name Lumbini gradually with her right hand. Next habitation, and the 13 layers of human depositions dating Jharahi River. It is a 7-meter high brick stupa containing For Foreigners Rs. 50 US$ 1 or Rs. 75 for Still Camera Adhiyari C1 Lumbini Church B4 changed to Rummindei and then to Rupandehi, the to her is standing Gautami Kudan US$ 10 or Rs. 750 for Movie Camera Administration Building C4 Lumbini Garden B5 present name of the district. Prajapati, her sister in a Ramagrama For Indian Nationals Rs. 10 Rs. 15 for Still Camera Archaeological Office B6 Lumbini Hokke Hotel B3 supporting posture at Rs. 200 for Movie Camera Ashokan Pillar B6 Lumbini Square 1 and 2 B5 In the process of an archaeological survey in 1896, General Auditorium B4 Madhubani Village Walk A6-8,B6-8 the time of delivery. The For Nepali Nationals Free Rs. 15 for Still Camera Khadga Shamsher Rana and Dr. Alois Fuhrer discovered Rs. 200 for Movie Camera Auraihiya C2 Madhuwani A5 the Ashokan Pillar in Lumbini. In the 1930s, General far right shows figures of Aaraurakot (Circuit Tour) CM Mahabodhi Society of India, Kolkatta B5 Keshar SJB Rana carried out a large scale excavation at Brahma and Indra, wearing Lumbini Museum Bank & Restaurant (proposed) B4,C4 Mahajidiya D4 Lumbini. The most important archaeological discoveries conical crowns, standing Entrance Fees Camera Fees Bhagwanpur B2 Mahendra Pillar B6 For Foreigners Rs. 50 US$ 1 or Rs. 75 for Still Camera Bhagwanpurwa Chowk B2 Mahilawar A6 in Lumbini are Buddha’s nativity, the gold casket, charred in devotion before the queen to receive the divine child, human bones, terracotta sculpture of a and US$ 10 or Rs. 750 for Movie Camera Boat Station No.1 B4 Manang Sewa Samiti, Nepal C5 as narrated by Buddhist literature. At the bottom of the For Indian Nationals Rs. 10 Rs. 15 for Still Camera Boat Station No.2, 3, 4 B5 Manauri D6 the Marker Stone. panes is the newly born Prince Gautam (Buddha) with a Boudha Dharmankur Sabha, W/Bengal B5 Maya Devi Temple B6 Rs. 200 for Movie Camera halo around his head standing upright on a lotus pedestal For Nepali Nationals Rs. 10 Rs. 15 for Still Camera Buddhamaya Garden Hotel B7 Medical Centre B4 In 1956, on the occasion of the fourth world Buddhist SUGGESTED ITINERARIES FOR LUMBINI BUDDHIST CIRCUIT AND VILLAGE TOUR Buddhanagar B6 Mikasa hotel C3 conference, late King Mahendra visited Lumbini and with two celestial figures receiving him. Rs. 200 for Movie Camera Buddhist Association of China C5 Mohammadan Nagar D6 Option 1 (4-5 days) between 8 B.C. and 2-3 A.D are the most noteworthy in Filming (Per Day) wanted to improve it. Further, the pilgrimage of the the historic ruins. The Kapilavastu Museum exhibits coins, Camping Ground C4 Monastry - Republic of Mongolia B5,C5 THE MARKER STONE (conglomerate) located deeply Day From–To Activities Time Overnight For Foreigners US$ 500 UN Secretary General U. Thant proved a milestone of pottery and toys dating back to the 7th century B.C. and Central Bridge B4 Monastry - Royal Gov. of Bhutan B5,C5 the modern history of Lumbini. Deeply influenced by buried in the sanctum sanctorum pinpoints the exact For Nepali Nationals Rs. 5000 Central Drain B6,B7,C6,C7 Day 1 Kathmandu–Bhairahawa Flying from Kathmandu-Bhairahawa. 30 min. (Flying) Lumbini 4th century A.D. . The terracotta figures recovered at Museum (Govt. of India) B4 Lumbini’s sanctity, U. Thant wanted the government of spot of the auspicious birth of Lord Buddha. This was one of the eight Astha Dhatu (relics) of Lord Buddha. (Script is mandatory to be approved by LDT and Central Levee B6,B7,C6,C7 Nadla Nala B5 –Lumbini Driving from Bhairahawa-Lumbini. 30 min (Driving) (Hotels, lodges) Tilaurakot belong to pre-Mauryan, Mauryan, Sunga and Nepal to develop Lumbini as an international pilgrimage The king of Ramagrama, the eighth king to obtain the Department of Archaeology) Central Link B4-6 Naukadiha D1 Marker Stone Observing Lumbini Gardens and surrounding areas. Kushana periods. Buddha’s relics, built the stupa. History mentions that Chamartol B4 Nepal Council for Preservation B4 Maya Devi Temple Day 2 Lumbini Visit the Mayadevi Temple and tour of surrounding areas of LDT. 2-3 hrs. or more (LDT tour) Lumbini Emperor Ashoka wanted to open it to multiply into Crane & Bird Sanctury B2,B3,C2,C3 Nepal Vipasana Centre B5 2.b) KUDAN is located some 4.5 kms south of eight four thousand stupa. However, the Dragon King ACCOMMODATION Cristal Hotel B6 Visit the surrounding villages and observe rural lifestyle. 2-3 hrs. (Village tour) (Hotels, lodges) Niglihawa (Circuit Tour) CM Tilaurakot, is mound of structural ruins. A pond nearby of did not permit. Nepal Country Code : 977 Devdaha (Circuit Tour) CM North Pond B3,B4 Day 3 Lumbini–Buddhist Circuit Tour Driving and visiting religious and archaeological sites at Gotihawa, 6-8 hours (Tour) Lumbini appears to be the ruins of stupas and monasteries. Lumbini Area Code : 71 Dharmodaya Sabha, Nepal C5 Panditarama, Myanmar B5 Kudan, Tilaurakot, Niglihawa, Sagarhawa and Lumbini. (Hotels, lodges) These are believed to be the Stupa, where a Drigung Kagyud Mediation Centre, Panditpur D2 3. VILLAGE TOUR/ WALK Name Address Tel Facility Ladakh, India C4 Parsa Chowk B3 Day 4 Lumbini–Devadaha–Ramagrama Driving and visiting religious and archaeological sites at Devadaha, 3-4 hrs. (Visit) Kathmandu Kasaya (yellow robe worn by monks) was presented to Lord Buddha. This is where King Suddhodhana met A walk through the villages surrounding Lumbini, Hokke Hotel Lumbini 580236 Star Class East Monastic Zone B5 Pasindih C1 –Bhairahawa–Kathmandu Ramagrama and then driving to Bhairahawa. interaction with the warm and hospitable local Ekala Sanogau B2 Lord Buddha for the first time after he returned from Lumbini Buddha Hotel Padariya 580114 lodging/food Peace Lamp B5 Fly back to Kathmandu from Bhairahawa. 30 min (Flying) people, buying their authentic handicraft products and Ekala Thulogau A2 cosmic enlightenment. Peace Land Restaurant B6 observing their traditional rituals will bring one closer to Siddhartha Guest House Lankapur 580238 lodging/food Ekala Village Walk A1,A2,B1,B2 Peace Stupa B3 Option 2 (5-6 days) understanding the diversity of Terai cultures in Nepal. Ekla Chauraha B2 Pilgrim Accommodation (Sri Lanka) C3 Day From–To Activities Time Overnight 2.c) GOTIHAWA located about 3 kms southwest of New Lumbini Garden (New Crystal) Hotel - Mahilwar 580145 Star Class Gadan International (Austria) (Land) C5 Piparahawa D5 Taulihawa, is believed to be the birth place and the place Buddha Maya Garden Lankapur 580220 Star Class Gotihawa (Circuit Tour) CM Police Station C4 Day 1 Kathmandu–Lumbini Driving Kathmandu-Lumbini. 8-10 hrs. (Driving) Lumbini of Nirvana of Krakuchanda Buddha, who came before Government of Myanmar B5 Ramawapur B4 discovered after a meticulous excavation of the Maya Visiting the Mayadevi Temple and LDT surrounding areas. (Hotels, lodges) Shakyamuni Buddha. Brick structures of stupas and Hotel Lumbini Mahilwar 580142 lodging/food Government of Sri Lanka B5 Ramgrama (Circuit Tour) CM and tourist center. In 1970 Prof. Kenzo Tange of Japan Devi Temple in 1996. The Marker Stone 70 x 40 x10 Day 2 Visiting the Mayadevi Temple and LDT surrounding areas. 2-3 hrs. or more (LDT tour) Lumbini Lumbini Village Lodge Mahilwar 580258 lodging/food Government of Thailand B5 Reiyukai International, Japan B4 was assigned to create the Lumbini Master Plan, which Lumbini cm, is now preserved with a covering bulletproof glass. Visit the surrounding villages and observe rural lifestyle. 2-3 hrs. (Village tour) (Hotels, lodges) Ground Fl. Shops B4 Sacred Garden Zone B6,B7,C6,C7 was approved by the government in 1978. In 1985 the Hotel Lord Buddha Int. Mahilwar 580169 lodging/food Hanampur C3 Sagarhawa (Circuit Tour) CM is believed to be the most sacred pond Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) was established to PUSHKARINI Day 3 Driving and visiting religious and archaeological sites at Gotihawa, 6-8 hrs. (Circuit tour) Lumbini Harhawa River C3,C4,B4,B5 Sano Padariya D7 Lumbini–Buddhist Circuit Tour Gautam Buddha Lodge Padariya 580138 lodging/food take over the responsibility of the overall management of the Shakyas in which Maya Devi took her bath before Kudan, Tilaurakot, Niglihawa, Sagarhawa and Lumbini. (Hotels, lodges) International Viskchhuni Sangh B5 Shakya Muni Bihar B5 giving birth to the Prince, Buddha. It is also the pond Lumbini Garden Lodge Mahilwar 580146 lodging/food Kacharihawa A8 Shivagadhiya B2 and development of Lumbini. Day 4 Lumbini–Devadaha–Ramagrama Driving and visiting religious and archaeological sites at Devadaha, 3-4 hrs. (Visit) Chitwan where the infant Buddha was given his first purification Ka-Nying Shedrup Ling Monastery Shivgadhiya Village Walk C1,C2,D1,D2 –Chitwan Ramagrama. Driving to Chitwan. (Hotels, lodges) Sri Lanka Pilgrims Rest LDT 580109 lodging/food (Seto Gumba Boudha) B4,C4 Sokyo Organisation, Japan C4 bath. The pond has two deep well, terraced steps and is 1.STROLLING AROUND THE LUMBINI GARDEN Lumbini Buddha Garden Resort Parsha 98570-22819 lodging/food Karma Kagyo Dachverband, South Pond B4 riveted by beautifully layered bricks of 1933-39. Day 5 Chitwan–Kathmandu Driving from Chitwan – Kathmandu. 5-6 hrs. (Driving) Kathmandu Germany B4,B5,C4,C5 Souvenir Shops B6 Some of the details of Lumbini Master Plan developed by Prof. Tange are still in the process of completion. The Note: All hotels provide vehicle service, local guide (on Khudabagar A3 Foundation Duesseldorf, Germany C4 ASHOKAN PILLAR is an important evidence of the LUMBINI HANDICRAFTS The flight takes about 35 minutes. You can take a taxi, three- extra payment), cultural programmes on request, village Khungai C8 Master Plan includes canals, gardens, library, museum, Handicraft made by village women Tarkulaha D3 birth place of Buddha. The inscription engraved by The community members of Lumbini are also ingenious wheeler, or a bus from Bhairahawa airport to Lumbini - a Korean Mahabodhi Society of Korean Tellar River B5-8 monastic zones and areas for amenities. The areas are bicycling on request. All hotels and restaurants are affiliated craftsmen. The handicrafts of Lumbini include: distance of 22 kms. Traveling the 300-km distance from to the functional group of Lumbini Panorama Hotel and Buddhist Chogye Order S. Korea. C5 Tenuhawa Village Walk C4 linked with the Central Link (1.5 km long corridor canal Ashoka is still intact and testifies the authenticity of the Kathmandu to Lumbini by road takes about 10 hours. Tour of villages also gives opportunity to observe Terai Kuching Buddhist Society (Malaysia) (L) C5 Ashokan Pillar at Gotihawa Lodge Management Group and Lumbini Local Restaurant Thulo Padariya C7 flanked by two brick pedestrian walkways), designed to birth place. The text written in Brahmin script records 1. Flower and fruit baskets, trays, tea mats, ladies’ bags, dry landscapes and vegetation found in the outskirts of the Kudan (Circuit Tour) CM Tibetan Gumba B6 help visitors prepare for their visit to the Sacred Garden Group. the visit of King Priyadarsi who ordered structures built flower pots, Christmas accessories etc. These are made TOURIST SERVICES monasteries can be seen in the area outside modern settlements. The people in these traditional villages Kukur Bhukuwa C1 Tilaurakot (Circuit Tour) CM and the monasteries. Please refer to the map at the back to protect the site. Gotihawa village. At the center of the main mound the offer a peek at their agro-based rural lifestyle, colorful Lankapur B7 from natural fiber-based handicrafts made from the locally There are many budget hotels and lodges, as well as modern Distance for Lumbini Circuit Tour Tourist Informaton (proposed) B4 for details. remains of a broken Ashokan Pillar lie. Adjoining the costume, festivals which they celebrate with much joy Laxmipur A7 Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu C5 available banana fibre, elephant grass, muj (local name) class star hotels, in and around Lumbini. Information Center SN From To Km Drive One can also see the brick masonry foundations, known and their gracious hospitality. They belong to different LDT Office B6 W. Linh Son. Buddhist France C5 grass. of LDT for visitors is located inside the Sacred Garden. All pillar on the northeast side is a huge stupa with rings 1.a) WALK AROUND THE LUMBINI CULTURAL SITE Lokhadiya C4 West Monastic Zone C5 as the GROUP OF STUPAS and vihars, built in the 2. Clay Sculpture of Pancha Buddha’s, Lord Buddha, Little of wedge-shaped ancient bricks, identifying the Nirvana religions, cast and creed, with agriculture as main 1 Airport Maya Devi Temple 17.4 25 Min Your visit can start from the Lumbini Museum that hotels make arrangement of local guides on request. The Lumbini Adarsha Village Walk C7,D6-7 Yong Do Society, South Korea. C5 period of Mauryan Gupta and Kushana (between the Buddha, Mayadevi temple, Shakya muni made from the soil hotels also provide vehicle, bicycle and organize cultural Stupa of Krakuchanda Buddha. The villagers are still occupation. The main festivals celebrated by the people 2 Butwal Maya Devi Temple 21.1 30 Min displays ancient coins, religious manuscripts, terra-cotta 3rd century B.C. and the 2nd century A.D.) which are of Lumbini are available. The raw material used is the holy using an ancient well in the center of the village. The are Nagpanchami, Holi, Dasain and Tihar. Tourists can fragments and stone and metal sculptures. On the other programs if requested by guests. The handicraft sales 3 Maya Devi Temple Kudan 29.42 45 Min evidence of the early devotee desire to be near the soil of Lumbini - birth place of Lord Buddha. outlets are in Mahilawar and in LDT ground premises at the development of the site is believed to have started in visit the local temples and mosques or partake in the For more information: side you will see the Lumbini International Research th cultural ceremonies. The wetland areas, lakes and ponds sacred birth place. On the back side, one can view a Visitors’ Information Center and gift shops. the 6 century B.C. Rectangular and wedge-shaped 4 Kudan Gotihawa 4.33 15 Min. LUMBINI DEVELOPMENT TRUST: Institute, a peculiar architectural design, that provides These natural fiber-based handicrafts are made by Terai bricks containing large amount of rice husk, straw and in the villages also offer bird watching opportunities. brick pillar know as MAHENDRA STAMBHA, erected 5 Gotihawa Tilaurakot 7.32 20 Min. research facilities for the study of Buddhism and other women from Rupandehi villages. These women who are vegetation dating back to the 3rd century B.C. are found Visitors have the option of choosing to walk through the Sacred Garden, Lumbini, Nepal religions, and contains over 30,000 books on religion, around the 1970s, to commemorate the initiative of U. Head Office: Tel. 977-71-580189, 580200, 580194, 580196 among the marginalized and disadvantaged groups, are rich WHEN YOU ARE INSIDE THE LUMBINI here. It is speculated that the enlargement of the stupa villages, riding through a on local rikshaw or bullock cart. 6 Tilaurakot Niglihawa 8.85 20 Min. Fax: 977-71-580181 philosophy, art and architecture. Besides, there are Thant and and King Mahendra. On the eastern side are in their Terai culture and indigenous skills. Production of was carried out during the Sunga and Kushana period Email: [email protected] Peace Hall (Auditorium), Archaeological Office, High GARDEN, PLEASE: The main ethnic groups living in the villages are Tharu, 7 Niglihawa Aaraurakot 1.25 3 Min. standing two monasteries, Lumbini Buddhist Monastery these handicrafts is part of their culture. The handicrafts, ~ Follow the foot trails (end of the 1st century B.C. to the 2nd and 3rd century School Complex, Boat Station, Lumbini Square, Symbolic (the Buddhist sect) built in 1953 and relatively less expensive despite the immense effort A.D.). Yadav, Harijan, Lodh, Kurmi, Chamar, Gupta, Mallah, 8 Aaraurakot Sagarhawa 5.21 10 Min. P.O. Box 4072, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal Pavilion and Camping Ground, all of which are yet to ~ Do not pluck the flowers Tel.: 977-1-4268285, 4268494 Swami Maharaj Buddhist Monastery (the that goes into the making, are popular among tourists. be completed. Passing through the Friendship Bridge, ~ Do not walk on the monuments 9 Sagarhawa Devdah 65.3 1.5 Hrs. Kathmandu Office: Fax: 4268286 Buddhist sect) built in 1968. Tourists buy them as souvenirs for friends and relatives ~ Do not litter around, Lumbini village E-mail: [email protected] the symbol of coexistence, one will enter the Monastic 10 Devdah Ramagrama 25.19 40 Min. Web Page: www.lumbinitrust.org back home. The fact that they are made of natural and ~ Do not collect bricks Enclaves, bisected by the proposed Central Link, where local raw materials adds to the value to these items. there are 42 plots allotted for new monasteries of 1.d) WALK THROUGH THE WESTERN LANE ~ Use toilets and rubbish bins 11 Ramagrama Bhairahawa 28.56 1 Hr. (MAHAYANA) MONASTIC ZONE Buying these items and handicraft products, contributes and Mahayana sects of Buddhism. To the ~ Do not offer milk, water and coins to the pillar and the 12 Bhairahawa Airport 3.7 5 Min. NEPAL TOURISM BOARD One can witness the later development of Buddhism in to the livelihood of poor and disadvantaged women of east, 10 out of 13 monasteries have been constructed Nativity Sculpture Tourist Service Center Mahayana, Bajrayana and Lamaism Buddhist sects. Exiting community. The handicraft items are available at Mahilabar ~ Use the donation box for donation 13 Lumbini Garden Walk X 7.5 X PO Box 11018, Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, Nepal and to the west, 22 out of 29. Bazaar and Visitors’ Information Center, gift and accessory Tel: 977-1-4256909, 4256229, 4226359 through the Shanti Deep, one will pass the Panditaram ~ Do not encourage begging 14 Ekala Village Walk X 3 X Meditation Center. Continuing on, the Western Lane shops of Lumbini Development Trust (LTD). ~ Use the meditation platform for meditation Fax: 977-1-4256910 1.b) WALK THROUGH THERAVADA MONASTIC ZONE: bisects the south and north Monastic Zone. The first ~ Do not collect soil from the Sacred Garden 15 Shivagadhiya Village Walk X 3.5 X E-mail: [email protected] This route enters the Eastern Lane of the Theravada Web Page: www.welcomenepal.com major site is the Dharmodaya Sabha, a typical Nepali ~ Get permission from LDT for using camera 16 Tenuhawa Village Walk X 2.2 X Monastic Zone, crossing the and GETTING THERE Thai Monastery style monastery with Bahal (holy courtyard), Gumba Lumbini is in Rupandehi district of . There are ~ Be sensitive while taking pictures (get permission to take Stupas, built by the Government of Thailand. The 17 Lumbini Adarsha Village Walk X 5.5 X This brochure was initially developed by Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation (monastery) and Stupa. On the continuation of the regular flights to Bhairahawa (also called Siddarthanagar) photos of people) Programme (UNDP / TRPAP) architectural design is typical to Thai environs. There southern lane, is Manang Stupa built by the Manang from Kathmandu. 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