Lumbini - a place in the south western Terai of Nepal, evokes a kind of holy sentiment to the millions of buddhist all over the world- as do Jerusalem to Christians and Mecca to the Muslims. For Lumbini is the place where Lord Buddha - the apostle of peace and the light of Asia- was born in 623 B.C. Located in the flat plains of the South-western Nepal and the foothills of Churia Range, Lumbini and its surrounding area is endowed with rich natural setttings of domesticable fauna and a favourable agricultural enviroment. Historically, the region is an exquisite treasure trove of ancient ruins and antiquities, dating back to the pre-Christian era.

The site described as a beautiful garden in the Buddha's time still retains its legendary charm and beauty. Lumbini is the bithplace of Buddha and also close to the 'Backdoor' into nepal for Pokhra.