Lumbini Pilgrimage
The Maya Devi Temple where the Buddha was born, the Ashoka pillar and the international monasteries of Lumbini, with Boudhanath in Kathmandu.
Trip at a glance
- Duration4 days / 3 nights
- Starts inKathmandu
- RouteKathmandu · Lumbini
- Places2 destinations
- CountryNepal
- Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Cultural holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-C98PFW
Best time to visit: October to November and March to April




Trip overview
The Maya Devi Temple where the Buddha was born, the Ashoka pillar and the international monasteries of Lumbini, with Boudhanath in Kathmandu.
The route spends 1 night in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Lumbini, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
- Arrive via Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest stupas in the world
Day 2Kathmandu to Lumbini
- Travel from Kathmandu to Lumbini by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Lumbini hotel
- Maya Devi Temple: Marker stone of the birthplace
Day 3Lumbini: Sacred Garden and pond and Monastic zone
- Sacred Garden and pond: Pushkarini pool
- Monastic zone: Temples from many countries
Day 4Depart from Lumbini
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Gautam Buddha International Airport for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
- Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
- Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
- Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Kathmandu: Book the Everest flight for your first morning so there is a back-up day if weather cancels it.
- Lumbini: Combine with Bodh Gaya and Sarnath on a Buddhist circuit.
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