Kudan
कुदान
A Buddhist site where, according to tradition, the Buddha returned to his homeland after enlightenment and was reunited with his father, King Suddhodana, and where he ordained his son Rahula.
Kudan is located about 2 km south of Taulihawa town and contains the remains of a brick stupa base and a monastery. It is traditionally identified as the site of the Nigrodharama. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha returned to Kapilavastu, where he was reunited with his father and ordained Rahula. The site is modest in size and has a simple information board. It is usually visited together with Tilaurakot (the ruins of Kapilavastu) and the Gotihawa pillar as a half-day or full-day hired car tour. It is about 30 km from Lumbini, roughly one hour by car.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Gotihawa Ashoka Pillar
- Tilaurakot (Kapilavastu)
- Niglihawa Ashoka Pillar
- World Peace Pagoda (Lumbini)
- Great Drigung Kagyud Lotus Stupa
- Zhong Hua Chinese Buddhist Monastery
- Dae Sung Shakya Temple (Korean Temple)
- Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu