Top Things to do in Lumbini Zone
Things to do in Lumbini Zone, Western Region: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Lumbini Zone, Nepal including Maya Devi Temple, Ranighat Palace, Shree Amar Narayan Temple, Lumbini Monastic Site, Royal Thai Monastery, Myanmar Golden Monastery, Kudan Stupa, Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, The Thrangu Monastery, Chinese Temple.
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1. Maya Devi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 446 reviews
A holy place for every Buddhist, Lumbini and the ancient ruins are associated with the birthplace of Buddha.
Reviewed By T-Enchanted
This is a place of History. Prince Siddhartha Gautam was born here. The child who would later be the founder of one of the most prominent religions in the World. Lumbini is located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal close to the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This heritage place contains the Shakya tank, Monasteries, Ashoka Pillar, remains of the structure built in or much before the 3rd Century BC. Maya Devi, Queen Maya of Shakya Dynasty was the name of Buddha's mother. The Temple bears her name. The inside of the Temple has old ruins of the birthplace. Photography is not allowed here. One can quietly stand in a queue, pay respects once turn comes & leave quietly. The shakya tank is a pleasant sight. It has turtles & fish in it. Right behind the Tank is a grand old Tree around which the monks sit & meditate. The gardens surrounding the palace/Temple are lush & maintained beautifully. Lumbini is a sacred site and pilgrims from across the world come here to pay respects. I'm glad we visited this historical sacred place in the first leg of our Nepal Trip.
2. Ranighat Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Hazel-Cole - Nepal, null
Either you go for a long hike to reach Ranimahal or you drive over there, even busses are running. The former king builded this palace for his whife after she passed away - nowadays a police station calles this place it's home. Completely in white, next to Khali Ghandaki the "Nepali Taj Mahal" is absolutely beautiful and worth a visit. By the way: Opposite you'll find a place to stay overnight - sleep in cosy tents and have a beach party!
3. Shree Amar Narayan Temple
4. Lumbini Monastic Site
5. Royal Thai Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Royal Thai Monastery located in the Eastern monastic zone in Lumbini. Offering lunch between 12-1pm daily.
Reviewed By adityainc
the royal thai monastry is maintained in the typical thai style architecture with beautiful garden surrounding it from the back.
6. Myanmar Golden Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By AkashG999 - Hyderabad, India
Myanmar's Golden Buddhist temple is in the form of a stupa, painted in golden color, along with four corner pillars, four side magnificent gates, four different Buddha statues and other nearby smaller replicas of Bhantes
7. Kudan Stupa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By consumersays - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
The Kundan stupa offers excellent environment to fall in love with the mother nature completely seeing the mesmerizing surroundings.
8. Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By laurenkU26HU - Melbourne, Australia
As with all of the other temples and monasteries we visited in the area, the Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment was a beautiful piece of architecture. Well worth a look.
9. The Thrangu Monastery
10. Chinese Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By chanwonn
We visited this Chinese temple which is grand and huge. Similar to other big Chinese temples in China. The Abbot came out to meet us and took us to tour the temple. Peaceful with lots of gardens. Highly recommended if you want to light joss sticks, make vows, light lamps and receive blessings.
