Tourist AttractionsLumbini GardenThe garden is foremost attraction in Lumbini tourism. The fact that Lord Buddha had taken birth in Lumbini Garden makes it a plce of reverence. Number of stupas, monasteries and temples surround the garden.Some of these are ancient while are some were erected by medieval states. A collosal stone pillar built by the great Indian emperor Ashoka is also here. Account of the birth of Buddha is inscribed on it.Mayadevi TempleDevoted to Maya Devi, the mother of Lord Buddha, the temple attracts praise for its architectural beauty. Credit of discovering the temple, in 1895, goes to a German archaeologist. The temple is remarkable in the way Maya Devi is shown giving birth to Lord Buddha.Pushkarni PoolQueen Mayadevi took a dip in the pond before giving birth of prince Siddhartha. The prince also had his purification bath in the pond. Brick steps of the pond lead to the emerald-green water.KushinagarLumbini travel guide also takes you to Kushinagar where Lord Buddha attained nirvana. One can see number of stupas, viharas and chaityas which remind us of the mahaparinirvana.BodhgayaThe place of Mahaparinirvana, it was at Bodhgaya that Gautama Buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme Enlightenment. The legand narrates that Siddartha Gautama reached the village of senai and sat on a kusa grass mat under a pipal tree. Here he resolved not to rise again untill enlightenment was attianed. Thereafter the place became a pilgrimage site.Maha Bodhi TempleThe temple is known for its 1700 years old idol. The idol sits facing the place where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment.Bodhi TreeNear Maha Bodhi Temple is the Bodhi tree, an ancient peepal tree. Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under this tree.Kapilvastu ExcursionKapilvastu, birthplace of Gautam Buddha, is a famous historic town which is always brimming with charm. Lord Buddha was born here in the sixth century. Kapilvastu attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world. Kapilvastu is 27km from Lumbini
Lonely Planet Names Nepal One of 2010's Top 10 CountriesLonely Planet Names Nepal One of 2010's Top 10 CountriesLonely Planet has chosen Nepal as one of the world's Top 10 Countries for next year in LONELY PLANET'S BEST IN TRAVEL 2010, published this week.BEST IN TRAVEL 2010 is Lonely Planet's fifth eagerly-awaited annual collection of the best places to go and the best things to do around the world for the year ahead.Other destinations to make Lonely Planet's Top 10 Countries 2010 list are El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Suriname and the USA.Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and community, BEST IN TRAVEL 2010 showcases a year's worth of inspiration to take travellers out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences. Other highlights include:The Top 10 Regions to visit in 2010: Alsace, Bali, Fernando de Noronha, Goa, Koh Kong Conservation Corridor, Lake Baikal, Oaxaca, Southern Africa and The Lake District.2010's Top 10 Cities: Abu Dhabi, Charleston, Cork, Cuenca, Istanbul, Kyoto, Lecce, Sarajevo, Singapore and Vancouver.Top Travel Lists of the best experiences for the year ahead, from wildlife-watching in South Africa to catching a space flight launched from the Mojave Desert. Interested in rubbing shoulders with thousands of locals running a marathon? Explore the options in the Magical Marathons' list. Or it might be something more pragmatic – such as an eye operation in India, which features on the Medical Adventures'slist.2010 Travel Planner, with more than 30 adventures mapped out month-by-month – from January's Lowcountry Oyster Festival in Charleston, USA to New Year's Eve in Paramaribo, Suriname.
How to ReachBy Air : One can reach flight from Kathmandu Airport for Bhairahwa Airport which is the nearest air port for Lumbini. Sacred Garden is 15 minutes drive away.By Rail : Nearest railway station is at Gorakhpur in India. It is 122 km from Lumbini.By Road : Good roads link Bhairahwa to Lumbini, and also other important Nepal cities.Local TransportBuses, taxis and rickshaws are the means of local transport in Nepal.u religious axis is also one of the highest mountain in western Tibet .For thousands of years the Kailash area has been held sacred by Hindus, Buddhists and followers of Bon (Tibet's indigenous religion). Pilgrims carry out devotional circumbulation (Parikarma) here . It is believed that just a single Parikarma around Mt. Kailash can remove your sins of a lifetime while 108 Parikarmas will achieve Salvation (Mukti). In the descriptions of this numinous mountain , Hindus consider it to be the Lord Shiva's Throne. Lord Shiva, sits in eternal paradise, the long strands of his matted hair falling and flowing all about him. The holy Ganges river is said to emanate from one of these strands. Buddhists identify Kailash with the Mighty Mt. Sumeru, as the religious symbol to consciousness and enlightenment . As per Bon religion Mt. Kailash is the soul of the country and assures perpetuity and protection On the other hand Lake Manasarovar at 14,950 feet (4,558 M) is said to be the highest fresh water lake in the world which is sprawled below Mt. Kailash. It is believed that a ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes. Further, The Indus, Sutlej, Ganges and Yarlong Tsangpo (Brahmapppputra) rivers, all originate on and around Mt.Kailash. To travel for days on this remote plateau with the chance encounters of nomads herding their sheep or yaks is to be transformed into another way of life, to see and become part of such a devout pilgrimage as shown by pilgrims around MT. Kailash and lake Manasarovar is overwhelming and a life time experience Nepal, India and China together to save KailashNepal, India and China have agreed to launch a joint conservation strategy and environment monitoring for the Mount Kailash Sacred Landscape under the guidance of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).The trans-boundary project titled ‘Mount Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation Initiative: Developing a Transboundary Framework for Conservation and Sustainable Development in the Greater Mt Kailash Region of Nepal, India and China’ includes landscape of Kang Rinpoche, Gagrenbogi Feng and Kailash Parvat.The project involves the Nepalese Ministry of Forests, the Forest Department of Uttarakhand, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the United Nations Environment Program, the G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, and the Wildlife Institute of India, among others.“This is a first of its kind trans-boundary project in the region. It is hoped that this would set the tone for more trans-boundary collaboration between countries in the region on science, culture and capacity building in the greater Himalayan region,” Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh quoted.A workshop was organized by ICIMOD at the GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED) in Almora, Uttarakhand, India on April 11-13, 2010 to facilitate development of compatibility of approaches in information generation and analysis and use of standard protocols for the project.The project, proposes, in collaboration with UNEP and other partners, to engage regional, national, local partners and other stakeholders in Nepal, India, and China, in attempting to establish a trans-boundary cultural and biodiversity conservation landscape ‘the Mt Kailash Sacred Landscape (KSL)’ in its first phase, which will run for 18 m
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Nepal is a paradise for wild life. And, you are at the right country to explore its diverse wild life and exotic birds. We have many National Parks and Wild life reserves. Some of the famous Wild life reserves and National Parks are Annapurna Conservation Area Project, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Royal Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park. Check out with the travel agent man for more information on National Parks of Nepal.
One can do lot of things besides hiking and trekking in Nepal.Nepal is a land of festivals. Almost everyday is day of festival in at least some parts of the country. Though most of them are of religious nature, they are almost always of joyous. You should not miss out on them. Kathmandu Valley, with its rich Newar heritage is the most colorful place in the country. But other parts of the country also have their own fanfare. Check out the "Nepali Calendar" for details on the major festivals that will occur during your visit.
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