Must see attractions in Lumbini

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    Maya Devi Temple

    The spiritual heart of Lumbini, Maya Devi Temple marks the spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in around 563BC. In the adjoining…

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    World Peace Pagoda

    Located outside the main compound, but easily accessible by bike, the impressive gleaming-white World Peace Pagoda, one of the world's greatest stupas,…

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    Cambodian Monastery

    With strong touches of Angkor Wat, this colourful fantasy due for completion in 2018 is already one of the most fascinating temples in Lumbini. The temple…

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    Royal Thai Buddhist Monastery

    Close to the north end of the pond, this stunning and imposing wat (Thai-style monastery) is built from gleaming white marble. The blue-roofed meditation…

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    Zhong Hua Chinese Buddhist Monastery

    This elegant monastery is one of the most impressive structures at Lumbini. Reached through a gateway flanked by dogs of Fo, the elegant pagoda-style…

  • Myanmar Golden Temple

    The Myanmar Golden Temple is one of the oldest structures in the compound. There are three prayer halls – the most impressive is topped by a corncob…

  • Korean Buddhist Temple

    At the time of research, the government of South Korea was finishing up this massive temple. The interior is magnificent; you might find workers still…

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    Great Drigung Kagyud Lotus Stupa

    This truly extravagant stupa, constructed by the German Tara Foundation, contains a hollow crown partly covered in glass, revealing a small Buddha within…

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    Thrangu Vajra Vidhya Monastery

    This monastic temple funded by Canadians opened in 2014; 80% of the residents are nuns. The temple is noted for the nearly three thousand Buddha statues…

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    Drubgyud Chöling Gompa

    This classic Tibetan-style gompa (Buddhist monastery) was built in 2001 by Buddhists from Singapore and Nepal. The mural work inside is quite refined…

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    Manang Samaj Stupa

    This grand yet tasteful chörten (Tibetan reliquary stupa) was constructed by Buddhists from Manang in northern Nepal, but needs some work. There's a…

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    Lokamani Pula Pagoda

    Located on the grounds of the Myanmar Golden Temple is this huge gilded stupa in the southern Burmese style, inspired by the Shwedagon Paya in Yangon.

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    Sri Lankan Monastery

    The grand and moated Sri Lankan Monastery contains elaborate and colourful murals depicting the life of Buddha.

  • Tilaurakot

    About 29km west of Lumbini, Tilaurakot has been identified as the historical site of Kapilavastu, where Siddhartha Gautama spent the first 29 years of his…

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    Ashokan Pillar

    The Indian emperor Ashoka visited Lumbini in 249 BC, leaving behind an inscribed sandstone pillar to commemorate the occasion. After being lost for…

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    Lumbini Crane Sanctuary

    The wetlands surrounding the World Peace Pagoda are protected as a crane sanctuary and you stand a good chance of seeing rare sarus cranes stalking…

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    Lumbini Museum

    Tucked away at the northern end of the compound, this museum is devoted to the life of the Buddha, with a nice collection of artefacts and photos from…

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    Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu Temple

    Vietnam's contribution has a grand roof but one kitschy lawn: its fake mountains resemble a minigolf hole. The faded grandeur is also a reminder that…