World Peace Pagoda, Lumbini

World Peace Pagoda, Lumbini

White Japanese built stupa at the northern end of the Lumbini canal.

The World Peace Pagoda at Lumbini.

The World Peace Pagoda stands at the far northern end of the Lumbini master plan, about 3 km from the Maya Devi Temple along the central axis. It was built by Japanese Buddhists, and its white dome carries a golden Buddha image. It is a quiet place at sunset. The wetlands to the north are known for sarus cranes, the tallest flying birds, which can often be seen in the fields nearby.

  • Address: Northern end of the Lumbini Development Zone, Lumbini, Nepal
  • Hours: Open through the day.
  • How to Reach: About 3 km north of the Maya Devi Temple. Cycle or take a rickshaw along the canal road through the Monastic Zone.

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