One of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites — the garden where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, was born more than 2,500 years ago.
Lumbini is a place of pilgrimage and peace, where monasteries built by nations around the world surround the sacred birthplace.
The Sacred Garden
At its heart is the Maya Devi Temple, marking the exact spot of the Buddha’s birth, beside the Ashokan pillar and a serene pool.
The monastic zone
Wander between elaborate temples and stupas built in the architectural styles of Thailand, Myanmar, China, Germany and beyond.
