Lumbini’s charm pulls pilgrims and visitors from 106 countries

140,969 foreigners visited the area in 2025, up 26 percent compared to 2024. But tourism entrepreneurs say Lumbini has gained little economically.

Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and a global symbol of peace, welcomed international tourists and pilgrims from as many as 106 countries in 2025, marking one of the broadest geographic representations of foreign visitors.