Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, on May 16th at an invitation of UNESCO. Although Modi is certain to come to Nepal, a public announcement is yet to be made. Even there is no formal announcement, the government is preparing for his visit.

On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, Modi will participate in a special program organized by (UNESCO) in Lumbini on 16th of May. Modi will attend the UNESCO event in Lumbini along with his counterpart Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.

According to the schedule, Modi will return to India on the same day. He will arrive in Nepal around 10 to 11 in the morning. He is scheduled to stay for 6 hours in Lumbini .