Lumbini Buddhist Sites Tour: Mayadevi Temple & Monasteries

Walk through Lumbini's sacred sites with a guide who knows the story

A full-day guided tour of Lumbini takes you through the birthplace of Buddha, including Mayadevi Temple and monasteries built by different countries. The tour includes hotel pickup within Lumbini, an English-speaking guide, and bottled water. Entrance fees are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lumbini and Mayadevi Temple

• Visit entire Lumbini area with guide
• Visit Mayadevi Temple
• See monasteries from various countries

The experience

Lumbini spreads across a large area, and a guide makes the geography and the history hold together. You'll visit Mayadevi Temple (the site where Buddha was born), and move through the monastery grounds that different nations have built there, each one reflecting its own Buddhist tradition. The guide walks the route with you, explaining what you're standing in front of and why it matters.

The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off within the Lumbini area, so you don't arrange your own transport. You get bottled water for the day. Entrance fees to the sites are paid separately, and meals aren't included, so plan accordingly if you want to eat during the tour.

What’s included

• An English-speaking guide who walks the route with you.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within Lumbini.
• bottled water for the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessible

Operated by Arpan Nepal

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide explaining Buddhist history as you walk through multiple monasteries, rather than navigating the sites independently.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is Mayadevi Temple and why does it matter?

Mayadevi Temple marks the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini. It's the central sacred site in the area and the reason Lumbini itself is a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists worldwide.

Will I see monasteries from different countries on this tour?

Yes. The tour includes visits to monasteries built by various governments and Buddhist communities. Each one has its own architectural style and represents a different Buddhist tradition.

How long does the tour actually take?

The tour runs 6 to 7 hours total, including the time spent at each site and the travel between them within Lumbini.

Is hotel pickup included, and where does it pick me up?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but only within the Lumbini area. If you're staying outside that zone, confirm your location when you book.

Do I need to pay for entrance fees separately?

Yes. Entrance fees to Mayadevi Temple and the monastery sites are not included in the tour price and are paid on the day.

What's included in the tour besides the guide and transport?

The tour includes an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off within Lumbini, and a bottle of water. Meals and personal expenses are not included.