Draft of Buddhist Circuit awaiting govt’s approval

KATHMANDU: The Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) has recently completed the final draft of the Buddhist Circuit of Nepal.

The draft has been prepared to link the country’s Buddhist heritage sites- from the mountainous and hilly areas to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, media reports said on Sunday.

Under the circuit, the LDT has developed nine sacred pilgrimage and culture trails connecting the outstanding Buddhist sites associated with the birth and life of Lord Buddha.