About The Lumbini Museum
Situated in the cultural zone in Lumbini, the Lumbini Museum is a one spot stop for everything ranging from daily use crafts to stamps related to Lumbini or Buddha. Situated in Lumbini’s area which houses all the important landmarks, this museum is a perfect end to the journey of understanding Lumbini, where you find all about the history, culture dating to as old as 4th century AD. Their collection of books on architecture, cultural life and artifacts goes to at least 12000 in number; they also have collections of terra cottas, religious manuscripts, coins from Maurya and Khusana dynasty. The Lumbini International Research institute stands right opposite to the museum and gives chances to study and research about religions in general and Buddhism in particular.
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Places to Visit near The Lumbini Museum
Shanti stupa, World Peace Pagoda, Lumbini, Lumbini
1.1 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
Located close to Lumbini monastic zone, Japanese Shanti Stupa is an impressive gleaming white World Peace Pagoda was constructed by Japanese...
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The Bodhi Tree, Lumbini, Lumbini
3.1 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
Situated next to the Mayadevi temple in Lumbini, Bodhi Tree is wrapped around in prayer flags sits the famous Bodhi tree of the origin of the one...
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Ashoka Pillar, Lumbini, Lumbini
3.1 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
The Ashokan Pillar in Lumbini Nepal is a part of the series of other Ashokan pillars that Ashoka liked to erect at places he visited or write...
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Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini, Lumbini
3.1 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
Built at the place where Gautama Budha is supposed to have taken birth, Maya Devi temple is an interesting place to visit and a spiritual...
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Ranighat Palace, Nepal, Lumbini
10.4 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
Most likely all the women in the world have dreamt of a husband who will make a Taj Mahal for them complimenting their beauty and probably some of...
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Jagdishpur Reservoir, Lumbini
*14.6 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
The Jagdishpur reservoir, the largest reservoir in Nepal is located in the Kapilvastu district. This place was originally built for irrigational...
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Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Dhawalagiri
*77.7 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only hunting reserve in Nepal. Situated between altitudes of 2,850 to 5,500 m, Dhorpatan Hunting reserve covers...
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Annapurna Circuit, Dhawalagiri
*80.2 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
Annapurna Circuit, more popularly known as “Nepal’s classic trek” is one of the most splendid treks in the world. It is located within the...
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Machapuchare, Dhawalagiri
*81.2 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
The Machapuchare literally means “Fish Tail Mountain” which is a majestic peak in the Himalayas. The most exhilarating thing about this place...
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Tilicho Lake, Gandaki
*89.8 km from The Lumbini Museum - See map
Claimed to be the highest lake in the world, the Tilicho Lake collects the glacial melt of the slopes of Annapurna and the Thorong Peak. This...
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