Lumbini Monastic Site
Lumbini Monastic Site is a complex housing of various temples and monasteries located inside the Lumbini Development Zone. The Monastic Site is divided into two sections by the water canal i.e. the East Monastic Zone and the West Monastic Zone. In the Monastic Zone, visitors can experience different types of birds that inhabit the site as well as the plenteous fish living in the ponds.
It is easy to walk or rent a bike to get around the monastic zone after reaching Lumbini.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Leisurely
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Lumbini Monastic Site is a complex housing various temples and monasteries maintained to give insights into the life of Gautama Buddha, to help understand the importance of Buddhism, its propagation, evolution and the system of belief that acts as a common string to help maintain harmonious associations between several countries.
The region is completely free from commercialization and has no shops or hotels and restaurants. The Monastic Site is divided into two sections by a water canal which is often used by tourists to explore on motor boats. The eastward section is called the East Monastic Zone, where Theravada Buddhism is prevalent, and the westward zone is called the West Monastic Zone, where Vajrayana and Mahayana are predominant. Once inside, one is only in touch with the culture, traditions and the history of Buddhism.
Entrance Fees
The Lumbini Monastic Site entrance fee is NRs. 500 for foreigners
The Monastic Site of Lumbini has some incredible architecture displayed in the 14 monasteries here, and most of them are open for visitors.
It is separated into an eastern and western monastic zone, the eastern having the Theravadin monasteries, the western having Mahayana and Vajrayana monasteries.
There is a long water filled canal separating the western and eastern zones, with a series of brick arch bridges joining the two sides along the length.
It takes nearly 30 minutes by drive from Bhairahawa Airport to reach Lumbini and then 5-10 minutes by walk to reach the monastery site.
Been there, loved it. Would love to come again!