Nepali
English
Cycling is one of the best ways to discover Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, and the historic sites around it. The land is flat, the pace is gentle, and three cycling trails lead you past monasteries, villages, farmland and ancient archaeological sites.
Choose a trail, see the places you can visit along the way, and download everything you need to plan your ride.
Explore the TrailsPick the trail that suits your time and energy.
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Important places you can see around the cycling routes.
The temple at the heart of the Sacred Garden, built over the ancient remains that mark the birthplace.
Marks the spot where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, was born.
A stone pillar standing beside the Maya Devi Temple, carrying an inscription of Emperor Ashoka.
Its inscription records Ashoka's visit and identifies Lumbini as the birthplace of the Buddha.
Archaeological remains of a fortified city with gateways, walls and a palace area.
Identified as ancient Kapilvastu, where Prince Siddhartha lived before leaving the palace.
A quiet site with the remains of old stupas and a pond, south of Tilaurakot.
Believed to be where the Buddha met his father, King Suddhodana, after his enlightenment.
A village site with the lower part of an Ashokan pillar and the remains of a stupa.
Associated with Krakuchhanda Buddha, one of the Buddhas before Shakyamuni.
A site beside a large pond where a broken Ashokan pillar lies.
Associated with Kanakamuni Buddha; the pillar inscription records Ashoka's visit.
Take the information with you.
The full booklet, for people who want more detailed information about the trails and the places along them.
Available soon.
A quick guide to the cycling trails that you can download or print before your ride.
Available soon.
