Half Day Lumbini Tour

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Overview

Lumbini is one of the holiest places on earth for the world’s 500 million Buddhists. Here, according to tradition in the 6th century BC, Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha – a fact confirmed by the inscribed pillar raised by the emperor Ashoka when he visited in 249 BC. The Half Day Lumbini Tour (about 3.5 hours) is a private visit by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and mineral water, starting and ending at your hotel in Lumbini.

You begin in the Sacred Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at the Maya Devi Temple, which shelters the ancient brick foundations and the marker stone of the exact birthplace. Outside stand the Ashoka Pillar, the sacred Puskarini pond where the queen bathed before giving birth, and a great Bodhi tree draped in prayer flags, where monks and pilgrims meditate and chant.

The tour continues through the Monastic Zone, laid out to a master plan by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, where Buddhist nations have built temples in their own styles – the golden Myanmar pagoda, the Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and German monasteries – and ends at the gleaming white Japanese World Peace Pagoda. It is a peaceful, moving half day for pilgrims and curious travellers alike.

Why choose this tour?

The essential sights of the Buddha’s birthplace in one morning.
Private AC vehicle, guide and entrance fees included.
Perfect on arrival day or before an onward journey to India.

Who is it for?

Pilgrims, families and travellers passing through Bhairahawa or the Sunauli border. The grade is easy.

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Trip Facts

Tour Code: PTT-NP-DT-28
Duration: 1 Day
Program Type: Sightseeing Tour
Maximum Altitude: 150m
Minimum Pax: 1
Mode of Travel: Land Transport
Start Trip: Lumbini Hotel
End Trip: Lumbini Hotel
Program Grading: Easy

Trip at a Glance

Day 01: Half-day tour of Lumbini – Sacred Garden, Maya Devi Temple and Monastic Zone

Trip Highlights

Maya Devi Temple and the marker stone of the Buddha's birthplace
Ashoka Pillar (249 BC) and the sacred Puskarini pond
The Bodhi tree and prayer flags of the Sacred Garden
International monasteries of the Monastic Zone
The Japanese World Peace Pagoda

Itinerary in Details

Day 01Half-day tour of Lumbini – Sacred Garden, Maya Devi Temple and Monastic Zone
About 3.5 hours | Short drives within the Lumbini Development Area | Altitude: 150 m
- 09:30 – pick-up from your hotel.
- 10:00 – start at the Sacred Garden and the Maya Devi Temple, then the Ashoka Pillar and Puskarini pond.
- 11:30 – drive through the Monastic Zone to visit several international monasteries.
- 12:30 – finish at the World Peace Pagoda and return to your hotel around 1:00 pm.
- CountryNepal
- Travel ModeDrive: 15 km / 1 hr
- Places VisitedLumbini Teritory entrance, Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Lumbini Temple, World Peace Pagoda Lumbini

Services Included

Pick up & drop by private Ac vehicle
English speaking local guide
Monument/Temples Entrance Fees
Mineral water during sightseeing
All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included

Services Excluded

Any food and Drinks
Travel insurance
Extra Transport services
Guide for Nepalese
Tips & Gratuities
Arrival and departure from/to Bhairahawa airport/Butwal/Sunouli boarder

Extra,

Pick up from Bhairahawa airport Usd 20 for single pax and Usd 10 per person for if pax size is 2 or more person traveling together.
Pick up from Sunouli boarder Usd 30 for single pax and Usd 15 per person for if pax size is 2 or more person traveling together.
Pick up from Butwal Usd 30 for single pax and Usd 15 per person for if pax size is 2 or more person traveling together.

Trip Notes

Notes for this tour

Pace and grade: This is an easy sightseeing tour with short walks on uneven stone steps and temple courtyards; it is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Lumbini: the Sacred Garden is a place of pilgrimage – please be quiet and respectful, and remove shoes inside the Maya Devi Temple. Days are hot from April to June, so carry water and a hat.
Pick-up: 9:30 am from your hotel in Lumbini. Transfers from Bhairahawa airport, Butwal or the Sunauli border can be added (about USD 20 for one person, USD 10 per person for two or more).
Booking: instant confirmation for individual travellers booking at least 48 hours ahead; groups should book at least 10 days in advance.
Flexibility: the order of sightseeing may be changed to suit festivals, temple closing times, flight schedules or road conditions, without missing any included visits.

Instant confirmation, if you are booking for at least 48 hour before from the trip starting time if FIT(1-10 Pax) and for group depend on group size and need to book at least 10 days in advance.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
Child below 12 years need to travel with parent.
Infant below 2 years is free.
Please expect to spend around the 10 Usd for lunch for which our guide will assist in finding good local restaurant, if you want.
A small amount of walking is involved.
This is private tour

FAQ

1 days. It starts in Lumbini Hotel and ends there. It is a day trip with hotel pick-up and drop-off. The day-by-day itinerary above shows travel times, places visited and meals for each day.

October to March is the most pleasant time on the Terai plains; February to May is best for wildlife sightings but April to June is hot. The tour runs all year, with fewer activities in the July–August monsoon.

The grade is easy, with a maximum altitude of about 150 m. It is suitable for most travellers, including families with children and seniors; walking is mostly short and on paved paths or easy trails.

Lumbini is a sacred pilgrimage site. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), remove shoes inside the Maya Devi Temple and monasteries, walk clockwise around stupas, keep your voice low and ask before photographing monks or rituals.

Yes, the Terai plains are hot from April to June (often 35–40°C) and humid in the monsoon. October to March is the most pleasant time; carry water, a hat and sunscreen in any season.

Pick up & drop by private Ac vehicle; English speaking local guide; Monument/Temples Entrance Fees; Mineral water during sightseeing; All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included.

Any food and Drinks; Travel insurance; Extra Transport services; Guide for Nepalese; Tips & Gratuities; Arrival and departure from/to Bhairahawa airport/Butwal/Sunouli boarder.

Yes. We run this tour privately for your group on the dates you choose, and we can tailor it – add extra nights, change or upgrade hotels, add activities, flights or a guide in your language (Russian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese or Hindi on request). Just send us your wishes.

A deposit of 20–30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Your booking is confirmed once the deposit and the completed booking details are received and we send you a written confirmation. You can enquire through this page, email pigeontravel@gmail.com or contact us on WhatsApp, and we will confirm availability and send a booking confirmation.

If cancel 72 hour before , 100 % will be refund. If cancel 48 hour before, 75 % will be refund. If cancel 24 hour before, 50 % will be refund. If cancel in less than 24 hour before, no refund. Please see the Cancellation Policy section for full details.

We welcome families, and children are very welcome on our Nepal tours. Under 5 years: free of charge when sharing their parents' room and bed (no extra bed). 5 to 12 years: discounted child rate – please ask us for the exact price for your dates and hotel. Above 12 years: charged the full adult rate. An extra bed or a separate room for children is charged as per the hotel's policy; domestic flights are charged at the airline's child fare.

Your hotel or accommodations in Lumbini.When you book, we will ask you to select a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you a confirmation voucher/email with full contact information (phone number, email address).In case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details, you can let us know until one day before the trip day. Please remember if your hotel is far from the Lumbini sacred place there may be additional charge for pick up for which please email us.

Returns to original departure point included or if you want drop to Bhairahawa airport Usd 15 per person additional charge payable locally to driver or guide. If elsewhere please email us for additional charge for this say drop to Butwal/Sunouly/Bhairahawa city etc.

You can present either a paper or an electronic email/voucher for this activity.

In this case you can come to Lumbini sacred place main gate or nearby on your own from where we can pick you up. We can exchange such an information by communication using WhatsApp/Viber. Our WhatsApp/Viber number is +977 9851027024.

Cancellation Policy

If cancel 72 hour before , 100 % will be refund
If cancel 48 hour before, 75 % will be refund
If cancel 24 hour before, 50 % will be refund
If cancel in less than 24 hour before, no refund

Booking Policy

Booking your Nepal tour with Pigeon Travel & Tours is easy:

Book online with the Book Now button when it is active, or send us the enquiry form / email with your dates, number of travellers and hotel preference.
A deposit of 20–30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.
The remaining balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Domestic flight tickets, permits and other non-refundable items included in the package are paid at the time of confirmation.
Please send a copy of your passport and your arrival/departure flight details so that we can arrange pick-up, hotels and tickets.
Your booking is confirmed once the deposit and the completed booking details are received and we send you a written confirmation.

Child Policy

We welcome families, and children are very welcome on our Nepal tours.

Under 5 years: free of charge when sharing their parents' room and bed (no extra bed).
5 to 12 years: discounted child rate – please ask us for the exact price for your dates and hotel.
Above 12 years: charged the full adult rate.
An extra bed or a separate room for children is charged as per the hotel's policy; domestic flights are charged at the airline's child fare.
Children under 10 years receive a free (gratis) Nepal tourist visa on arrival.

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Half Day Lumbini Tour

Overview

Why choose this tour?

Who is it for?

Trip Highlights

Itinerary in Details

Services Included

Services Excluded

Trip Notes

FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Booking Policy

Child Policy

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Half Day Lumbini Tour

Overview

Why choose this tour?

Who is it for?

Trip Highlights

Itinerary in Details

Services Included

Services Excluded

Trip Notes

FAQ

1. How long is the Half Day Lumbini Tour and where does it start and end?

2. When is the best time to do this tour?

3. How difficult is it, and is it suitable for children or seniors?

4. How should I dress and behave at Lumbini?

5. Is Lumbini very hot?

6. What is included in the price?

7. What is not included?

8. Is this a private tour? Can I customise it?

9. How do I book, and what is the payment policy?

10. What is the cancellation policy?

11. Do you offer child discounts?

12. What will be pick up point for this tour?

13. What will be your drop off point after the tour?

14. What document should present to the guide?

15. What if I live locally, am staying with friends or relatives, and/or don't require pick-up?

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