i.   Day Tour to Lumbini (suitable for locals only)

• Arrival in Lumbini by local public bus or private vehicle.
• Visit Mayadevi Temple.
• Refreshment at tourist hotels and restaurants.
• Short visit to International Monastic Zone by rickshaw
• Boating at the Central Canal.
• Visit the Lumbini Museum.
• Departure from Lumbini.

ii.   1 Night and 2 Days Tour to Lumbini

• Arrival in Lumbini and visit Mayadevi Temple, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world and observe the eternal purification.
• Briefing by the experienced Lumbini tour guide about the birth history, life and the teachings of Lord Sakyamuni Buddha.
• Observe the birth testimonies of Lord Sakyamuni Buddha by visiting the monuments in and outside the Mayadevi Temple.
• Short visit to International Monastic Zone by rickshaw
• Explore other significant archaeological monuments in the sacred garden including sacred stupas and monasteries.
• Offer lights to Lord Sakyamuni Buddha at the birthplace in the evening. Or, attend evening lighting and chanting ceremonies organized by the monks/nuns and other pilgrims particularly during the full moon.
• Participate at one of the meditation sessions in the spiritual ambience of the birth place of Lord Sakyamuni Buddha.

• Visit Lumbini Visitor Information Center, Lumbini Museum, Lumbini Information Resource Institute (LIRI) and World Peace Stupa in the New Lumbini Village.
• Explore the Monastic Zone: World Peace Flame, World Peace Bell, Central Canal, the East Monastic Zone consisting of the monasteries of Theravada sect of Buddhism practiced in Myanmar, Thailand and Sri Lanka etc.
• Visit the West Monastic Zone consisting of the monasteries of Mahayana and Vajrayana sects of Buddhism including Chinese, Korean, German etc.
• Explore the monasteries located in the Sacred Garden that include Rajkiya Buddha Vihara and Dharmaswami Maharaja Buddha Vihara (the oldest monasteries built after the re-discovery of Lumbini).
• Depart to the desired destination (Ancient Kapilavastu/Devadaha/ Ramagram etc.)

iii.   2 Nights and 3 Days Tour to Lumbini

• Again visit the sacred Mayadevi Temple early in the morning.
• Village tour and sightseeing to the nearby villages.
• Depart to the desired destination (Ancient Kapilavastu/Devadaha/Ramagram etc.) after having lunch in Lumbini

iv.   3 Nights and 4 Days Tour to Lumbini

Walking, cycling or jeep driving to all possible rural villages and some of the most beautiful natural landscapes and bird sanctuaries in the vicinity of Lumbini Master Plan area.

• Madhuwani village tour: Experience the typical rural lifestyle in Madhuwani village, age-old Biraha dance in Mahilwar village and bat habitat in Lakhimpur. Visit Hathihawa Lake, Tharunia Lake, Balrampur Lake and Telar river areas, some of the best sites to observe flocks of sarus crane.
• Ekala village tour (Bhaishaiya, Ekala, Bhagatpurwa, Shivgadhia etc.) : Experience the social harmony and cultures of Hindu and Muslim communities including Yadav, Harijan, Chamar, Gupta and Muslim etc. Visit the agriculture farms, Shiva temple, Kalimaisthan, Masjid (mosque), Karbola lake etc.
• Tenuhawa village tour (Harnampur, Mashina, Tenuhawa etc.) : Observe unique Muslim cultures and people living to safeguard the Buddhist heritage sites and visit mosques and madarsas.
• Khudabagar village tour (Chainpurwa, Sonvarsha, Belvariya etc.) : Visit Tharu museum, Tharu cultures and observe Tharu women weaving traditional Dhakiya. Other important sites of the tour include Monkey tree, Punnihawa lake etc.
• Lumbini Adarsha village tour: Visit the ancient villages of Padaria, Manauri, Khungai, with communities of Yadav, Mallah, Shreevastav, Kohar, Marau, Goshami and Muslims.
• Visit historic and archaeological sites at Paushiya, Manauri and Ajma villages and Sainamaina.
• Sightseeing tour to Gaidahawa lake and Vulture Restaurant in Bishnupura to observe the vultures and Gajedi lake to observe one of the most beautiful systems of lakes with the blooming lotus.

• Again pay a visit to the sacred Mayadevi Temple early in the morning.
• Depart to Ancient Kapilavastu/Devadaha/ Ramahgrama etc.

v.   4 Days or Longer Tours to Lumbini (up to several days, weeks and months focusing on meditation)

Participation at one of the meditation courses offered by the international monasteries or in the following meditation centers in Lumbini :

• Dhamma Janani Vipassana Center, Nepal
  1. Established by S.N. Goenka from India.
  2. 10 days meditation course: 1st - 15th of every month
  3. 20 days meditation course: Once a year
  4. Satipatthana course: Twice a year
  5. 3- day meditation course: Twice a year
  6. 1-day meditation course: 26th of every month
  7. 1-day child meditation course: As per request of the visitors
  8. Group sitting: Every Friday (4: 00-5: 00 pm)
• Pandirarama Lumbini International Meditation Center, Myanmar
  1. Founded by Venerable Sayadaw U Pandita, Myanmar
  2. Venerable Vivekananda, who learnt Vipassana Meditation from Ven. Sayadaw U Panditabhivvamsa, has been teaching Vipassana and Brahma Vihara meditation in Lumbini since 1998.
  3. Venerable Sayalay Bhadda Manika (a nun) has been a peacefully guiding meditation practitioner in Lumbini since long with much passion and patience.
  4. The meditation center is open throughout the year. Sometimes the meditation retreats may last from several days to several months.
• Drigung Kagyud Meditation Center, Laddakh
  1. Usually the full meditation course covers a period of three years and three months.
  2. For the short mediation course, one can practice meditation here for 7 days and can extend it to 28 days or more. It may be completed at once or in different times as per convenience.
  3. The basic meditation procedure is followed by a seven-day meditation course along with self-mortification by regular chanting and the Chakachalwa (Salutation to Lord Sakyamuni Buddha).
• Osho Jetvan Village, Madhubani, Lumbini
  1. Daily meditation programs
  2. 3-day residential meditation camp every month
  3. Saturday Satsang
  4. Osho celebrations and Buddha Purnima celebrations
  5. Spiritual tours are organised to the Buddhist pilgrims