The Buddhist Circuit Around Lumbini · Sites

What are Sagarhawa and Araurakot?

By Base Camp Tours, licensed Nepal travel agency (Tourism License 3121/080) · Updated · 1 min read

The short answer

Sagarhawa is a forest site with an ancient pond known as Lumbu Sagar, linked in tradition with the story of the Shakya massacre. Araurakot is a large rectangular fortified area with traces of a moat and brick walls, associated with the birthplace of Kanakmuni Buddha.

Both are quiet, rural and less visited. They are for visitors who like archaeology and history. A guide helps bring the sites to life. Allow about an hour for both, and combine with Niglihawa.

Key facts

Sagarhawa
Pond and forest site
Araurakot
Fortified area with moat traces
Nearby
Niglihawa
Time
About an hour

How it works

  1. Visit NiglihawaFirst.
  2. Drive to AraurakotEast of Niglihawa.
  3. Continue to SagarhawaNorth.
  4. Return to LumbiniBy road.

Insider tip

Visit in the morning when it is cooler.

Avoid this

Do not expect facilities at these sites.

Related questions

Are they signposted?

Some are, others not. A guide helps.

Is it safe?

Yes in daylight.

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