Entry Formalities 

When visiting the Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini, there are a few important things to keep in mind: 

• Visitors must remove their shoes before entering the temple premises.

• Modest, respectful clothing is preferred when visiting the sacred shrine.

• Food and drinks should be left outside the temple at the entrance.

• Entrance tickets are mandatory and must be purchased.

You can purchase your entrance tickets in cash, through the following QR code, or by visiting the website: tickets.lumbinidevtrust.gov.np. The current Lumbini Development and Conservation Fee rates are:

Fee Category	Nationality
	Nepali Nationals	Indian Nationals	SAARC + Myanmar	Other Nationals PP Holders
Conservation (Per day)	Rs. 20	Rs. 80	Rs. 400	Rs. 700
Still Camera (Per day)	Rs 100	Rs 100	USD 3	USD 3
Video Camera (Per day)	Rs 1000	Rs 1000	USD 25	USD 25
Short Video, Music Video, Documentary	Rs.3000	Rs.3000	Rs.3000	Rs.3000
Professional Filming	10,000	USD 1000	USD 1000	USD 1000
Meditation Pass (For 12 days)	Free	Rs 500	Rs.500	Rs. 1000

 

Please note that the conservation fee is waived for monks, nuns, persons with disabilities, and local residents of the three surrounding districts.
Drone Operation: Permission must be obtained from the District Administration Office, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, and the Lumbini Development Trust before flying drones over Buddhist heritage sites in the Greater Lumbini Area