Lumbini is where Siddhartha Gautama was born around 623 BCE and today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This pilgrimage combines the sacred Maya Devi Temple with the surrounding monastic zone, where temples built by countries from Thailand to Germany stand in a landscape of lakes and trees.
You travel with a guide who explains the history and the teachings, and each day includes time for quiet reflection and guided meditation. Flexible dates mean you can choose the week that suits your group.
Trip highlights
Maya Devi Temple and the Marker Stone of the Buddha's birth
Ashoka Pillar (249 BCE) and the sacred Pushkarni pond
Monastic zone: Thai, Chinese, Myanmar and German temples
World Peace Pagoda at sunset
Guided meditation and Dhamma talk with a resident monk
Day trip to the ruins of Tilaurakot (Kapilavastu)
Who is this trip for?
Pilgrims, families, Buddhist travel groups and anyone interested in the history and living tradition of Buddhism. Gentle pace, suitable for all ages.