Title: Lumbini Travel Guide: Best of Lumbini, Lumbini Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lumbini](https://expedia.co.uk/Lumbini-Hotels.d6130942.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Lumbini](https://expedia.co.uk/Lumbini-Holiday-Rentals.d6130942.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Lumbini](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lumbini.d6130942.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lumbini](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lumbini.d6130942.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lumbini Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lumbini.d6130942.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lumbini Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lumbini.d6130942.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lumbini Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, Nepal, birthplace of the Lord Buddha.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130942/e7b8ebe7-bc0a-454d-8555-9b19cee71b01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, Nepal, birthplace of the Lord Buddha.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130942/e7b8ebe7-bc0a-454d-8555-9b19cee71b01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Water Lily Flower at the Maya Devi in Lumbini, Nepal, birthplace of the Lord Buddha.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130942/b1615452-00b5-484d-b27a-68ab156e1d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Buddhist Temple at the Lumbini Buddhist Temple Complex, Nepal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130942/488dd1cb-2e1a-4b1a-8b90-5a741e45a1e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Maya Devi temple sits over the spot where the Buddha (Prince Siddhartha) was born. Inside you can see the marker stone that pinpoints the spot where the Buddha was born as well as a sandstone carving of the birth of the Buddha from the 14th century. (No photos inside) The sacred pond in front is where Queen Maya Devi was said to have bathed before giving birth to the Buddha. Lumbini, Nepal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130942/dc188816-b572-49c4-9a9e-017e9337096b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lumbini Things to do - Top hotels in Lumbini - Top Holiday Rentals in Lumbini ![Hotel Ananda Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15930000/15929700/15929686/ae4aa49f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ananda Inn Mahilvar Lumbini Lumbini £33 31 Jan - 1 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lumbini. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ashoka Pillar and Maya Devi Temple ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (40 reviews) Nice hotel great location to Maya Devi and really nice staff. Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=15929686&PinnedHotelID=15929686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130942) ![Lumbini Garden Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40740000/40739900/40739843/a228ba3d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lumbini Garden Lodge Lumbini Bazaar, Mahilwar Lumbini Western Development Region £6 6 Feb - 7 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Lumbini. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Sri Lankan Monastery and Ashoka Pillar ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews) The staff were friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Great location and excellent value for money — highly recommended! Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=07%2F02%2F2026&selected=40739843&PinnedHotelID=40739843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130942) ![Hotel Peaceland Lumbini](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88627100/88627071/cba36756_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Peaceland Lumbini Vishnupura Road Lumbini Lumbini Province £26 31 Jan - 1 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lumbini. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Sri Lankan Monastery and Ashoka Pillar ... Close to where I want to visit. Service is very good. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=88627071&PinnedHotelID=88627071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130942) [See all 91 properties in Lumbini](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6130942) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Bairav Village Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27110000/27100700/27100669/5eb36e51_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bairav Village Farm Tansen, Palpa Bhairabsthan Western Development Region Stay at this campsite in Bhairabsthan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Rani Mahal is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bhairabsthan-Hotels-Bairav-Village-Farm.h27100669.Hotel-Information) ![2BHK Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35138300/35138273/a74d67ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2BHK Apartment Colony, Buddhachowk Siddharthanagar Western Development Region Stay at this aparthotel in Siddharthanagar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. First thing first, it’s peaceful and clean. I don’t usually dine outside because I am very health conscious. I always try to book B&Bs because of the flexibility to cook your own food. It had access to ac, kitchen and living room which made my travel very comfortable . Internet is a plus as wifi ... Reviewed on 18 May 2021 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lumbini-Hotels-6BHK-Flat-With-High-Speed-Internet.h35138273.Hotel-Information) ![A beautiful cozy modern house](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101136300/101136238/7793df81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A beautiful cozy modern house Siddharthanagar Lumbini Province Stay at this holiday home in Siddharthanagar. Enjoy balconies. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Siddharthanagar-Hotels-A-Beautiful-Cozy-Modern-House.h101136238.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lumbini](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6130942&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Lumbini hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130942&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31)[30 Jan - 31 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130942&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130942&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01)[31 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130942&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130942&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130942&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Maya Devi Temple After visiting Maya Devi Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lumbini. Discover the area's countryside and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maya-Devi-Temple-Lumbini.d6114502.Attraction) #### Nepal Temple After visiting Nepal Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lumbini. Discover the area's countryside and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nepal-Temple-Lumbini.d553248621526915959.Attraction) #### Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment After visiting Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lumbini. Amble around the area's forests or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mother-Temple-Of-The-Graduated-Path-To-Enlightenment-Lumbini.d553248621526915957.Attraction) #### Korean Buddhist Temple Korean Buddhist Temple is just one of the places to see in Lumbini, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Korean-Buddhist-Temple-Lumbini.d553248621526915954.Attraction) #### Lumbini Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Lumbini Museum during your travels in Lumbini. Discover the area's countryside and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lumbini-Museum-Lumbini.d553248621526915970.Attraction) #### Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu Temple After visiting Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lumbini. Wander the forests and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vietnam-Phat-Quoc-Tu-Temple-Lumbini.d553248621526915955.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lumbini: Buddhists Spiritual Exploration](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47846127/d9c06e45-9e50-41f6-a85d-086cc9d64b26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lumbini: Buddhists Spiritual Exploration £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lumbini-buddhists-spiritual-exploration.a47846127.activity-details) ![Mayadevi temple Lumbini ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3351841/e46fa172-f511-41f9-b6fe-9ebe10c46b18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Mayadevi Temple Tour in Lumbini £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-mayadevi-temple-tour-in-lumbini.a3351841.activity-details) ![Full Day Lumbini Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3140497/f284553f-b68a-4f08-8bba-6b1d4d1f240e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Lumbini Tour £71 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-lumbini-tour.a3140497.activity-details) ![Full Day Lumbini Tour with Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48878339/c47de255-4c57-4164-9b15-38b194f10ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Lumbini Tour with Guide £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-lumbini-tour-with-guide.a48878339.activity-details) ![Private One-Way Transfer: Kathmandu to Pokhara Chitwan or Lumbini](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1965538/617304c3-505a-4394-9203-c5f14816283f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private One-Way Transfer: Kathmandu to Pokhara Chitwan or Lumbini £112 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-one-way-transfer-kathmandu-to-pokhara-chitwan-or-lumbini.a1965538.activity-details) ![Half Day Lumbini Tour with Airport Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48882802/ded02a65-24f3-4544-ae40-cac080baac84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Lumbini Tour with Airport Pickup £108 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-lumbini-tour-with-airport-pickup.a48882802.activity-details) [See all activities in Lumbini](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lumbini.d6130942.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Lumbini ![Lumbini Gate at Bhairahawa, Nepal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130882/c363bce6-0b93-4c95-a8ce-ebaa3fb1b861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Siddharthanagar ![Traditional tharu village in Bardia, Nepal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139754/a59e79f5-862c-4a33-8b6a-3ef2ca3713be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sonauli ![The Eternal Peace Lamp was lit on 1 November 1986 by Prince Gyanendra to commemorate the International Year of Peace. The flame was brought from the UN in NY, NY, USA. It sits at the beginning of the park-like area known as the Lumbini Development Zone next to the Maya Devi Temple. The zone contains numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries built by various countries.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000432042/2f109bd3-8efa-4325-b99c-0fc8060b12eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lumbini Zone ![Majestic World Peace Stupa in Lumbini, Nepal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248627839320051/01e4a4e1-b149-4e1d-a5c6-e36c11f37c1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tilottama ### Other places like Lumbini ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - [3 Star Hotels in Butwal ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Butwal-Hotels.s30-0-d3000003467.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [3 Star Hotels in Devdaha ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Devdaha-Hotels.s30-0-d553248635996700736.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Siddharthanagar ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Siddharthanagar-Hotels.s50-0-d6130882.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Banganga Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banganga-Hotels.d553248635996700757.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - 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