Lumbini Peace Marathon Running Around Buddha’s Home

Running through Lumbini in late March means mild, dry days and the gardens around the Maya Devi Temple are lush and quiet, so you can pace your marathon past ancient stupas and the sacred pond. After the race, explore the monastic zone’s peaceful lanes, then refuel with a simple dal bhat or fresh lassi at a local eatery, a fitting end to a run in the Buddha’s birthplace.