The day starts with a 2-hour drive to CG Temple Shaswat Dham on the way to Lumbini. CG Temple is a religious and relaxing place to get some spiritual vibes and fresh air, and to escape crowded and busy cities to enjoy a peaceful environment.
Shaswatdham is located on the Mahendra Highway, approximately 25 kilometers west of Chitwan’s city center. The Chaudhary Foundation Nepal, owned by Nepal’s richest man Binod Chaudhary, the largest commercial group in Nepal, built the site, which is spread across seven bighas, as a tourist attraction for both Nepalese and foreigners.
After lunch, 4/5 hour drive to Lumbini, and in the evening, visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site. This is the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage site that attracts many Buddhist devotees around the world. Ashoka Pillar, a famous landmark, was raised by the great Emperor Ashok in 250 BC and carries an old inscription confirming Lumbini as the birthplace of Nepal. Lumbini has a number of the oldest temples, including the Mayadevi Temple, various new temples, many monuments, and monasteries funded by Buddhist organizations from various countries. Also, visit a museum and the Lumbini International Research Institute that lie within the holy site.