Lumbini Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal
About Lumbini
In the Buddha's time, Lumbini was a park situated in Kapilavastu Nepal. It was in Lumbini that the Buddha was born. A pillar now marks the spot of Asoka's visit to Lumbiní. According to an inscription on the pillar, it was placed there by the people then in charge of the park to commemorate Asoka's visit and gifts. The park was previously known as Rummindei, two miles north of Bhagavanpura. In the Sutta Nipáta (vs. 683) it is stated that the Buddha was born in a village of the Sákyans, in the Lumbineyya Janapada. The Buddha stayed in Lumbinívana during his visit to Devadaha and there preached the Devadaha Sutta.
Top Attractions in Lumbini
Explore the best things to see and do in Lumbini:
- ★Panditarama Vipassana Center
Where to Stay in Lumbini
- 🏨Buddha Maya Gardens Hotel
- 🏨Gautam Buddha Lodge
- 🏨Hotel Nirvana
- 🏨Korean Monastery
- 🏨Lumbini Garden Lodge
- 🏨Lumbini Hotel Kasai
Lumbini Travel Guide Sections
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