Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha

Lumbini, The Birthplace of the Lord Buddha

Brief Description

Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Among the pilgrims was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who erected one of his commemorative pillars there. The site is now being developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage centre, where the archaeological remains associated with the birth of the Lord Buddha form a central feature.

Swayambhunath

Swayambhunath

The Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath, situated on the top of a hill, west of Kathmandu, is one of the most popular, holy and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the 'monkey temple' because of the large tribe of roving monkeys who guard the temple.

Fast Facts

Location Kathmandu Valley

Era Before 5th Century

Unique Features 365 steps lead to the Temple that is believed to be self-created or self-existence

Category Cultural

Major Attractions