Devdaha
In Nepali: देवदह
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Devdaha, east of Butwal, is identified with the capital of the Koliya clan, the family of the Buddha's mother Maya Devi and his wife Yashodhara. Maya Devi was on her way here to give birth when she stopped at Lumbini.
Sites include the Kumarbarti temple, Bhawanipur and the Khayardanda archaeological mounds. Devdaha is part of the Greater Lumbini Buddhist circuit and makes a quiet addition to a Lumbini visit.
What to see and do
Visit the Kumarbarti temple, the old Pakari tree associated with the Buddha's childhood visits, and the excavated mounds of Khayardanda and Bhawanipur. The Devdaha Development Area is gradually adding facilities for pilgrims.
Good to know
Sites are spread out; a car or motorbike makes the visit easier. Butwal has the nearest good hotels.
Quick answers
- Where is Devdaha?
- Devdaha is in Rupandehi district, Lumbini Province, in the Terai belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Devdaha?
- About 200 m (656 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Devdaha?
- Devdaha is in or right next to Bhairahawa (Lumbini), so it is an easy day visit. Budget for a taxi there and back (about NPR 600–1,500, US$5–11) and meals (NPR 1,000–2,500, US$8–19 per person). If you stay in Bhairahawa (Lumbini), rooms cost about NPR 1,500 / US$11–NPR 4,500 / US$33 a night.
- How many days do I need for Devdaha?
- Half a day to a full day is enough; it is a short ride from central Bhairahawa (Lumbini).
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Devdaha?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Devdaha?
- October–March
- How do I get to Devdaha?
- About 30 minutes east of Butwal. It is about 25 km (straight line) from Bhairahawa (Lumbini).
- What is Devdaha called in Nepali?
- देवदह
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