About Taman Alam Lumbini
Taman Alam Lumbini is a Buddhist religious park located in Desa Dolat Rayat, Dolat Rayat District, Karo Regency, North Sumatra, near Berastagi. It is notable for its 42-meter-high replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda of Myanmar, covered in gold, which is the tallest pagoda in Indonesia. Built between 2007 and 2010, the complex includes gardens, Buddha statues and meditation areas and serves as a pilgrimage and tourism site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped park complex centered on a large golden pagoda replica surrounded by smaller pagodas, gardens, lawns and pathways. The main pagoda can be viewed from outside and the grounds contain Buddha statues, bridges, and open areas for walking and meditation. The setting is in the Karo highlands with cool air and views of surrounding hills and farmland. Areas for quiet contemplation, photography and sightseeing are available within the complex.
Key highlights
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42-meter replica of Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Indonesia
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Gold-covered main pagoda surrounded by smaller pagodas and stupas
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Landscaped gardens and park grounds in the Karo highlands
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Collection of Buddha statues and Buddhist iconography
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Peaceful setting for meditation and pilgrimage near Berastagi
History of Taman Alam Lumbini
Construction began in 2007 and was completed in 2010 as a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. The pagoda was inaugurated in October 2010 and is recognized as the tallest pagoda in Indonesia at approximately 42 meters high, built to provide a Buddhist pilgrimage and cultural site in North Sumatra.
Culture & Context
An important Buddhist religious and cultural site in North Sumatra, used for worship, meditation, pilgrimage and Buddhist festivals. The complex reflects Burmese Buddhist architectural style and serves as a center for Buddhist community activities and interfaith tourism in the Karo region.
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