Lumbini

Lumbini, the name itself is very holy as Lord Buddha was born here in 623 B. C.  It has been declared as one of the World Heritage sites of Nepal by UNESCO where more than 20000 tourists visit every year being the fourth largest tourist destination in Nepal. Lumbini is a main sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world with giving due respect to other religions as well. It has been said that Lumbini is a piece of heaven on earth where one can see snowy mountains, a splendid garden, embedded with stupas, monasteries, a very famous Maya Devi temple, Asoka Pillar, sacred pool Puskarni including many other holy sites. In a historic view, the region is extensively treasured with an exquisite trove of ancient antiquities, dating back to pre-Christian era with all that legendary charm and beauty of an ancient place.

Lumbini is a place with great significant value and has a great potential to be developed as one of the main attractions all over the world. Moreover, it can be enhanced as a place for religious visits as Buddhism has influenced the world with great interest in the religion. One can feel the heavenly peace in this world renowned place where light of Asia was born and brought up. It has great religious value with distinct features and can be considered as learning site for the Buddhist all around the world. It is worthwhile to visit Lumbini once in a lifetime which gives an inner peace which can never mixed with worldly pleasure.


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