Buddhist Tour,Kathmandu-Lumbini Package Tour, (05 nights- 6 days)

Buddhist Tour, Kathmandu-Lumbini Pilgrimage tour,

 Asides from a discovery of harmony of Buddhism and Hinduism in and around the Kathmandu Valley, you are granted a chance to trace back to the life of the "Enlightened One" or the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism in Lumbini, which is believed to be a birthplace of Buddha. The remains of stupa, monasteries as well as the important archaeological sites make Limbini this sacred pilgrimage site among Buddhists from around the world. Visiting those places will absorb a relaxing atmosphere of tranquility around the world.  

 

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arriving in Kathmandu.
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport & transfer to your hotel. Our guide will briefly explain the program upon arrival at the hotel.

 

Day 2: Kathmandu

Kopan Monastery

It's an experience not to be missed - wake up in the early morning to witness the beautiful sunrise view from the resort before breakfast. The next, we head for Kathmandu and keep half day valley sightseeings with Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swayambhunath, a stupa on the top of hill - from here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu Valley. We then visit Patan, a famous city features of arts and crafts - the highlight of trip is the Shikara (Krishna Temple), Patan Durbar with Royal bath, Hiranya Varna Mahavir (Buddhist Monastery)

Day 3: Kathmandu - Lumbini
After breakfast, we travel overland from Kathmandu to the Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, which has been revered as the place of holy pilgrimage. Lumbini has been included as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO - if the time permits, we take you to visit Manakamana Temple, believed as the wish fulfilling goddess by cable car.Upon arrival Lumbini, we transfer you to the hotel, check-in and then we go walking through the Sacred Lumbini Garden where the Buddha was born converges on the Ashoka pillar, visit the Maya Devi Temple with its bas-relief sculpture depicting Maya Devi holding on with her right hand to a branch of pipal tree and giving birth to the infant Buddha who stand up on a lotus pedestal

Day 4: Lumbini
After breakfast, we begin the trip by driving away, 27km west of Lumbini; visit the important archaeological site, Tilaurkot, the ancient palace of King Suddhodana (Siddhartha Gautam's father), where the Buddha spent his formative years as a Shakya Prince. Allow yourself for a moment to wander around and soak the atmosphere. There's a museum nearby, The Kapilvastu Museum; the pottery, jewelry and ornaments are gathered in-house. End up the remarkable tour in Tilaurakot by visiting the shrines, monasteries and stupa near the sacred garden.

Day 5: Lumbini - Kathmandu
After breakfast, we leave Lumbini by road and back to Kathmandu. Check-in at the hotel, rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 6: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, rest of the day is at leisure until we pick you up at the hotel and then transfer to the airport for your next destination.