Trip Overview
Kathmandu- Bhairahawa Ridi – Lumbini
The Nepalese Himalayan Mountains contain the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley. It has at least 130 significant monuments, including major Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites, and is situated at the nexus of ancient Asian civilizations, encompassing both the Indian subcontinent and the larger Asian continent.
Variation in spelling for Bhairahawa Siddharthanagar, another name for Bhairawa, is a charming city in Nepal’s Terai plains with a population of roughly 70,000. It is located three kilometers north of the Indian border at Sunauli and 265 kilometers (165 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu. The primary entry point to the Buddhist pilgrim’s circuit between Lumbini Kapilvastu and Kathmandu is Bhairahawa. Hindus travel here to Nepal as part of their pilgrimages to Pashupatinath in Kathmandu. For those traveling by land and those planning river rafting excursions, mountain and jungle treks, and other experiences, Bhairahawa serves as a gateway to Nepal.
Ruru Kshetra, also known as Ridi, is a well-known pilgrimage place with religious and cultural significance. It is located in Lumbini Province in a narrow, deep valley. Ridi is a mountain in southwest Nepal that is situated near the meeting point of the Kaligandaki and Ridi Khola rivers, in the districts of Gulmi, Palpa, and Syangja. It’s one of Nepal’s four designated Chardhams. Ridi is well-known for its abundance of saligrams, or ammonite fossils. Additionally, Vishnu, a significant Hindu deity, is thought to be represented by these fossils. For more than three days in January, during the Maghe Sankranti festival, this area has hosted the Ridi Mela fair for many years. In order to attain Moksha, a large number of pilgrims travel to Ridi around this period to pay their respects at the Rishikesh Temple and take a holy dip in the Kaligandaki River. Ancient Vedic rituals are being performed at the Rishikesh Temple, which is part of the Rishikesh complex, which is also recognized as a cremation site referenced in the major Hindu epics. Bhriguteshwar, where the Brahmin Devdutta meditated and attained redemption, is another significant location in Ridi.
Located in Nepal’s Lumbini Province’s Rupandehi District, Lumbinī is a Buddhist pilgrimage place. According to Buddhist legend, it is the location where, in 563 BCE, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama. The UNESCO has designated Lumbini as a World Heritage Site. It serves as one of Nepal’s top tourism destinations. Nipponzan Myohoji constructed a Peace Pagoda in the park in 2001. Every day, a large number of people of all religions and cultures visit this peace pagoda.For Hindus and Buddhists alike, Lumbini’s history is significant. The tale of the emergence of Buddhism culture is portrayed in the remains of the old monasteries. Nepal’s history is inextricably linked to the pillars, the holy Bodhi tree, and the historic bathing pond. There are numerous monuments and monasteries to go deeper into the details and highlight Lumbini’s splendor.