About this trip
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour package is specially designed to those travelers who have interest on lord Gautam Buddha and Buddhism. This package covers the major places like Lumbini, Bouddha, Swayambhu, Namobauddha etc.
LUMBINI: is the birthplace of lord Gautam Buddha who is worshipped as an idol of peace and harmony all over the world. Lumbini is situated at southwest of Kathmandu near the Indian Border. As Buddha spent most of this childhood here, you can discover many sign and symbols of his childhood days, which is still in existence around the Lumbini garden.
BOUDDHA: World heritage sight, Bouddha is located at Kathmandu Valley, and welcomes travelers from all around the world where one can experience the Tibetan life style of people, their rituals and tradition values.
SWAYAMBHU: World heritage sight is the oldest stupa in the world. Also known as monkey temple, it is situated on top of a hill overlooking the Kathmandu valley.
NAMOBOUDDHA: It is also popular Buddhist pilgrimage sight in Nepal. It is located at hill, in order to reach Namobuddha we need to hike to the destination. At Namobuddha one can experience the rituals and tradition performed by the Buddhists monks and witness their praying and meditation.
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Itinerary Outline
Take this trip
7 Days and 6 Nights tour Package
Arrive at Kathmandu
At the hotel, you will be briefed about your daily activities.
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Full-day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley - Swayambhunath, Bouddha and Bhaktapur
Pashupatinath temple is the oldest and sacred Hindu temple in the world situated on the bank of the holy river Bagmati.
Bouddhanath Stupa is also one of the biggest and oldest stupa of the world for buddhists. The area surrounding the stupa is also known as little Tibet as the area is highly inhabited by Tibetan refugees and also houses one of the biggest Tibetan refugee camps in the valley.
After lunch you will proceed for an excursion to another UNESCO World Heritage Site: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, where you will explore old palaces, stoned temple, Stupas etc.
The old palace at square of Bhaktapur contains famous "Fifty-five windows palace", Golden Gate temple, museum of art and history, the pottery square, the majestic Nyatapola temple, the famous Peacock window and the Dattatraya temple. After the sightseeing you will be transferred to Dhulikhel for a overnight stay at the hotel.
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Namo Buddha hike and drive back to Kathmandu
This place serves as a very important Buddhist Pilgrimage sight. The Stupa and shrines built in this small hill marks as a very ancient and important holy site, also it signifies the landmark of where the legendary prince Mahasattva offered himself to a starving Tigress with its several underfed cubs. This legendary incident is depicted on a stone slab located right next to a holy Stupa.
In the afternoon, you will drive back to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free for your personal sightseeing/shopping.
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Drive/Fly to Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of the Lord Buddha. Lord Buddha often known as "Light of Asia" was born here and lived until age of 29 years. This sacred place is also listed as an important site to visit and is counted as a lifetime opportunity for the Buddhist followers in the world.
Upon arrival, you will check-in at hotel, then head to Lumbini garden, visit Maya Devi temple and other monasteries located inside the garden arena.
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Full - day Lumbini sightseeing & Transfer to Tilaurakot
Tilaurakot is considered to be the capital of Kapilavastu kingdom, where remains of some stupas, fort gates, old city walls and a moat can be viewed. There are two Ashokan Pillars here, which were put up to honor the birth of the Buddha twice in previous ages.
The eastern gate is considered important, as Buddha is said to have passed through this gate when he departed to find enlightenment. After the tour you will return back to Lumbini for an overnight stay.
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Drive back to Kathmandu
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Depart from Kathmandu
You also have the option to to extend your stay in Nepal for shorter trips, such as visits to national parks, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, and more. We are always ready to help you plan for these if you would require them.
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What's included
Four Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis
Two Nights’ accommodation in Lumbini on twin sharing basis
Kathmandu- Lumbini-Kathmandu flight
Airport arrival and departure transfers
All transfers during the tours
Guide fees and all entry fees
Lumbini and Tilaurakot sightseeing
One full - day sightseeing in Kathmandu covering Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath Stupa Kathmandu durbar Square, Swayambhu Stupa