Lumbini is a city located in the Rupandehi district of Province No. 5 in Nepal. It is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists.  In 1997, UNESCO declared  Lumbini as a World Heritage site. According to the Buddhist scripture, it is believed that it is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. It is a place where Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddharta  Gautama in around 563BC.  There are many temples in Lumbini one of the famous temples is the Maya Devi temple, China temple, Korean temple, and many temples are under construction.

Lumbini has a number of older temples, including the Mayadevi Temple, and various new temples, Founded by Buddhist organizations from various countries. Many monuments, monasteries, and a museum, and the Lumbini International Research Institute are also within the holy site. Also, there is the Puskarini, or Holy Pond, where the Buddha's mother took the ritual dip prior to his birth and where he had his first bath.