11/01/2017
Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the messenger of peace, is one of the holiest places on the earth. Lord Buddha's mother, Shakya Queen Mayavati, gave birth to prince Gautam inside the beautiful Lumbini garden in 623 BC.
The holy Lumbini is the most sacred pilgrimage site for the millions of Buddhist throughout the world. Most of the tourist arriving in Nepal visit Lumbini charractereized by peaceful environment and the numerous temples and monasteries constructed by various countries.
The Mayadevi Temple, the Birth Marker Stone, The Ashok Pillar, the Idol of hugMayadevi, the holy Pushkirini Lake, the Eternal Peace Flame and the numerous huge monasteries constructed by different countries are the major attraction of Lumbini. Lumbiuni has been listed in the UNESCOS World Heritage Sites in 1997 AD due to its religious importance and historical background.