The short answer
Niglihawa, north of Taulihawa, has a broken Ashokan pillar with inscriptions beside a large pond. It is linked to Kanakamuni Buddha, and the pillar records Ashoka's visit and his enlarging of a stupa there.
Sagarhawa is a forest site with a pond known as Lumbu Sagar. Archaeologists connect it to the tragic end of the Shakya clan in Buddhist tradition. Both sites are calm and shaded in parts, and suit people who enjoy ancient inscriptions and walking.
Key facts
- Niglihawa
- Ashokan pillar and pond
- Sagarhawa
- Forest site, Lumbu Sagar pond
- Near
- Taulihawa
- Time
- About 1 hour each
How it works
- Drive north from TaulihawaShort rural drive.
- See the pillarRead the guide board.
- Walk to the pondCalm spot.
- Continue to SagarhawaForest site.
Insider tip
Visit in the morning, when the forest paths are cooler.
Avoid this
Do not climb on the pillar remains or stupa mounds.
Related questions
Is the pillar original?
It is an original Ashokan pillar, now broken.
Is shade available?
Some, mostly at Sagarhawa.
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