Lumbini in Rupandehi district is the birth place of Lord Buddha, It is a pilgrimage site for all who cherish peace and harmony. Lord Buddha was born here in the 6th century B.C.
Situated in the foothills of the churiya range in the district of Rupandehi, 300 km southwest of the capital Kathamandu, Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha is one of the greatest pilgrimage site for Buddhists and peace seekers of the world. The Buddha himself proclaimed Lumbini as one of the world's foremost pilgrimage sites among the famous Chatumahasthana (the four grest places of Birth, Enlightenment, Sermon and Mahaparinirvana)

The single most important spot at Lumbini for Buddhist all over the world is the stone slab located deep in Sanctum ,Sanctorum or the sacred birthplace. Revealed after hard and meticulous excavayion under the three layers of ruins on the site of the famous Mayadevi temple, the stone slab foundation pinpoints the precise location of the original place marking the exact spot of the birthplace of Lord Buddha. On february 4, 1996, an official declaration was made by the then- Prime Minister of Nepal about the discovery of the spot marked by stone conglomerate.

The primary attraction of Lumbini is the Sacred garden, where Lord Buddha was born. The sacred Puskarini lake lies in this garden where Maya Devi took a holy dip before giving birth to Lord Buddha. This is also where infant Buddha was given his first bath. Another monument of imp[ortence is the stone image of Maya Devi, better known as the nativity Sculpture, dated 4th century. The image shows Maya Devi with her stretched right hand on the lotus pedestal and two celestial figures pouring water frm heaven.

The Lumbini circuit tour provides insight into the life of lord Buddha and the development of Buddhism. there are 62 archeological sites scattered outside the Lumbini. The tour goes through Tilaurakot, Kudan, Gotihawa, Niglihawa, Sagarhawa, Aurorakot, Devadaha and Ramagrama all bearing significance to life, Enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha.

Lumbini hosts variety of religious groups of people. it is home of Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims and Christians. The population of Lumbini is segmented in several cultural communities.The major cultures here are Bhojpuri and Tharu.

Prince Siddhartha later known as Gautam Buddha- the "Enlightened One", preached a doctrine based on the "four Noble truths" and the "Eightfold Path". Suffering, he said, was caused by our attachment to people and things in a world where nothing is permanent. We can rid ourselves of desire and remove our suffering by living our lives according to the Eightfold path: right views, right intent, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration.