Best Nearby Places Lumbini Nepal
Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya is the Place of Enlightenment of Lord Buddha. It is known for its centuries old Mahabodhi Tree and Mahabodhi Temple . There are various activities and cultural initiatives by Mahabodhi Society in which tourists take part.
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| Place |
Distance from Lumbini |
Key Attractions |
Significance |
Ideal Visit Duration |
| Tilaurakot |
27 km |
Ruins of ancient Kapilvastu, museum |
Childhood home of Lord Buddha |
Half-Day |
| Kapilvastu |
28 km |
Archaeological remains, Buddhist ruins |
Historical capital of Shakya Kingdom |
Half-Day |
| Gotihawa |
30 km |
Ashokan Pillar, ancient stupas |
Birthplace of Krakuchhanda Buddha |
1–2 Hours |
| Ramgram Stupa |
50 km |
Unopened relic stupa |
Contains Buddha's relics |
Half-Day |
| Devdaha |
20 km |
Ruins, temple, meditation spots |
Hometown of Buddha’s mother |
2–3 Hours |
| Kudan |
25 km |
Brick stupa ruins, pond |
Buddha met his father here |
1–2 Hours |
| Niglihawa |
36 km |
Ashoka pillar, stone slab |
Birthplace of Kanakamuni Buddha |
1–2 Hours |
| Aaurakot |
41 km |
Fort ruins, excavated site |
Ancient city of the region |
1–2 Hours |
| Sagarhawa |
40 km |
Forest area, excavation site |
Massacre site of Shakya clan |
1–2 Hours |
Boudhnath
Boudhnath is UNESCO World heritage Site. It is ancient route of trade from China to West via Tibet. It is known for its 5th century AD Boudhnath Temple.
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Kapilvastu
This is where the Gautama, before becoming the Buddha, spent his life in extravagance till the age of thirty. Premonitions of holy men warning his father, king Shuddhodhan of the threat of Gautama renouncing worldly worries upon leaving Lumbini made the king take extreme measures in terms of containing the child in the town, zealously furnishing it with luxury. It is located 27 km south of Lumbini, and is said to still have a resonance of the charm that was constructed for the growing Gautama Buddha.
Read More : Buddhist Pilgrimage Short Tour Package from Bodhgaya to Varanasi
Kushinagar
Kushinagar is place of Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha . It is located in Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is one of the Most Important4 Buddhist Pilgrimage in Asia.
Sarnath
Sarnath is the first sermon site of Lord Buddha. You can visit Deer Park , Dhamekh Stupa , Chaukhandi Stupa and Sarnath Museum in Sarnath .
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