The Monastic Zone

Lumbini’s Monastic Zone: A Practical Guide to the Monasteries, Gardens and Canal

The Monastic Zone is a two-square-kilometre complex north of Lumbini’s main gate, with international monasteries, a canal, formal gardens, a sacred pond and long stretches with little shade. Here is what to see, how long to allow, what it costs, and how guides should organise the walk.

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