The closest airport is at [url=http://www.nepalairflight.com/kathmandu_bhairahawa_flight.php]Bhairahawa[/url] (also known as Sidhhartha Nagar) (22km), where there are flights to and from [wiki=233f617d842ce6b68ebb5290f7c383ab]Kathmandu[/wiki]. Other airports serving more destinations include [wiki=50c8f95669c6f3e7e72e60736a1b43d7]Gorakhpur[/wiki] and [wiki=92b2f4be3517e0f326540055b341593a]Faizabad[/wiki] in [wiki=7d31e0da1ab99fe8b08a22118e2f402b]India[/wiki].
[url=http://www.flightandairticket.com/kathmandu_bhairahawa.php]Bhairahawa[/url] - is the nearest airport to get Lumbini if you want to fly from Kathmandu.
The closest station is at Nautanwa, India on the Indian Railway network, but passenger trains are infrequent on this line. The alternative of taxi travel from the border crossing at Sunauli to Gorakhpur takes about two hours. From Sunauli, Siddharthanagar is only 3.5 kilometers. Total travel time is 12 - 18 hours from Dehli and 10 - 12 hours from Kolkata (Calcutta).
The Mahaparinirvan Express tourist train stops in Gorakhpur where tourists continue to Lumbini by road.
Buses ply the route between Sunauli (from stop across from Hotel Yeti) and Lumbini. At Lumbini alight at the main gate. Alternatively, from the Nepal side of the border one can take a shared jeep to [wiki=14059e72c3109049fe3d73538c4148f6]Bhairahawa[/wiki] (4 kilometers) followed by a bus to Lumbini. Bhairahawa-Lumbini buses depart every 15 minutes. The last return bus departs at 5 PM.
Buses also run from [wiki=233f617d842ce6b68ebb5290f7c383ab]Kathmandu[/wiki], [wiki=b9ad5f615eee8367997b50b1de62bd68]Pokhara[/wiki], [wiki=50c8f95669c6f3e7e72e60736a1b43d7]Gorakhpur[/wiki] and [wiki=3f895a530f7583747047ad72ba10b215]Varanasi[/wiki] to Sunauli. Gorakhpur to Sunauli state transport buses are reasonably frequent.
Taxis are probably the best option for reaching Lumbini from Sunauli, though you will need to know the going rate to avoid paying well over the odds. As everywhere else in the sub-continent, ensure that the fare has been agreed before heading out. This will save trouble at the destination.
Given that the sights in Lumbini are far across, bicycles and cycle rickshaws offer a good way to get around. Bicycles can be rented at hotels in Lumbini (100 NRs/day), as well as the Korean monastery (provided you are staying there). Bicycles are also available near the main gate next to the cycle rickshaw stand. Make sure of the condition of the tires, as a flat will mean pushing it back over miles. Also check the condition of the seat and the lock.
Korean Monastery: sleep in a dorm for 300 NRs, including 3 meals a day; No smoking (outside the gates it is allowed), no music, dancing, card games, etc.
* Sri-Lankan Pilgrims' Rest House, about a 15 to 20 minute walk from main site.
*Lumbini Garden Lodge (300-550 NRs) +977-71-580146 Situated in the main bazaar, east to the Main gate at just about 1 minute walk. The rooms at Lumbini Garden Lodge are very clean and well maintained. They have big and nice rooms with bath and without bath. Rooms have mosquito nets too. They also WIFI connectivity which is quite fast. It is peaceful to sit in the Balcony and get the view of Lumbini Bazaar. The owners are very nice helpful. Doublerooms with Bath is 500 NRs.
* Gautam Buddha Lodge (200-400 NRs) is situated in A nearby village. The owners are rude and the rooms seem to be infested with mosquitoes, spiders and cockroaches. Far from the main entrance.
Pawan International Hotel, Main Road, Siddtha Nagar, Tel:+977 71 523-680.
* Hotel NirvanaPaklihawa rd, Siddtha Nagar, tel: +977 71 520-837, 520-516, [http://www.nirvana.com.np].
* Hotel Glasgow pvt ltdBank Road, Siddtha Nagar, tel: +977 71 521-737, 523-737.
* Sunflower Travellers Lodge Buddhanagar Lumbini Nepal, tel: +977 71 580-004. Sunflower Travellers Lodge has A/C and non-A/C rooms. Its ran by very polite and helpful Chinese staff and the rooms are cleaned very frequently. They have laundry service, Wi-fi, message, and vehicle booking. The lodge's Chinese food is great and also has a western kitchen and wide selection of western deserts.
* Buddha Bhoomi Guest House, In front of Lumbini east gate, tel:+977 71 580-326, 9841237358. All rooms have twin beds with attached bathroom, 24 hour running of hot and cold water, A/C and non-A/C rooms + Free wifi. Buddha Bhoomi Guest house also have good restaurant, fresh and hygienic foods. E-mail at buddhabhoomiguesthouse@gmail.com.
Buddha Maya Gardens Hotel, (near Lumbini gardens), tel:+977 71 580-220.
* Lumbini Hokke Hotel.
* Opened in 2009 in the Lumbini Sacred Garden, this Japanese-managed hotel offer rooms with air-con, refrigerator, en-suite bathrooms, and TOTO washlet. Japanese and Indian cuisine, prepared from fresh organic vegetables direct from hotel's garden, are served in the restaurant. Airport shuttles are available.