Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site located in the Rupandehi district of Nepal, near the border with India. It is widely considered to be the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is visited by millions of Buddhists and tourists from all over the world every year. Lumbini is located about 280 kilometers southwest of the capital city, Kathmandu.
The main attraction in Lumbini is the Maya Devi Temple, which is built around the spot where Buddha was born. The temple houses a stone marker that is believed to be the exact birthplace of Buddha. Other important sites in Lumbini include the Ashoka Pillar, which was erected by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC, and the Sacred Garden, which contains several monasteries and temples built by Buddhist communities from around the world.
Lumbini can be reached by road, air, or rail. The nearest airport is Gautam Buddha Airport in Bhairahawa, which is about 22 kilometers away from Lumbini. The site is open to visitors every day, and there is a small fee to enter the Maya Devi Temple.
