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Lumbini
Historical city in Lumbini Province, Nepal
About Lumbini
Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Lumbini Province in Nepal. According to sacred texts and Buddhist commentaries, Queen Maya gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, in Lumbini, c. 563 BCE. Lumbini is one of the four most sacred pilgrimage sites pivotal in the life of the Buddha. Lumbini has a number of old temples, including the Mayadevi Temple, and several new temples funded by Buddhist organizations from various countries, a few of which are still under construction. Monuments, monasteries, stupas, a museum, and the Lumbini International Research Institute are also near to the holy site.
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Where is Lumbini?
Lumbini is in Nepal. The nearest city is Pokhara, about 111 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Lumbini?
Yes. The 3-day Pokhara plan is about 107 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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