Buddhist Pilgrimage Tours is one of the famous tour packages in Nepal. It also includes places like Lumbini, which is the birthplace of Buddha and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Located in the southern Terai plains of Nepal, Lumbini is the top attraction for Buddhists worldwide. Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour is a frequently organized package for people who want to feel the ground of Buddha, learn Buddhist teachings and visit some of the oldest and largest Buddhist Monasteries in the world.
We begin a tour with Kathmandu Sightseeing, where we will explore some of the world-famous Buddhist sites. We mainly see the Bauddhanath (one of the oldest and largest Buddhist Monastery), Swayambhunath (also known as The Monkey Temple), and Kapan Monastery (The centre of Buddhist Philosophy and teachings). We then drive to the famous Buddhist place Namobuddha outside Kathmandu valley and spend an additional day there for Buddhist Meditation, followed by a trip to Lumbini.
In Lumbini, we explore monasteries built by various countries of the world. However, most important is the Maya Devi Temple, which possesses the stone having the footprints of Buddha. The south of the temple is the pool where Queen Maya Devi is said to have bathed and given her son Gautam (Buddha) his first purification bath. Sacred Garden, Asoka Pillar, and Monastery Zone are other highlights of Lumbini.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Stay at Kapan Monastery
Day 02: Fully Day sightseeing of Kathmandu and overnight stay in Namobuddha
Day 03: Meditation in Namobuddha
Day 04: Drive from Namobuddha to Kathmandu
Day 05: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and drive to Lumbini
Day 06: Lumbini Sightseeing
Day 07: Drive to Bhairahawa and flight to Kathmandu
Day 08: Final Departure
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Stay at Kapan Monastery
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, the representative will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to the monastery.
Day 02: Fully Day sightseeing of Kathmandu and overnight stay in Namobuddha
Today, you will have a full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. Mainly, you will visit the world-famous Buddhist sites, including the Kapan Monastery, which is considered the centre for Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Bauddhanath is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist monasteries, and Swayambhunath is also known as The Monkey Temple. After Kathmandu sightseeing, we drive to Namobuddha, some 45 kilometres away from Kathmandu.
Day 03: Meditation in Namobuddha
Today, we will have meditation in Namobuddha. Buddhists call Namobuddha as TAGMOLOGIN. Nomobuddha is considered the famous Buddhist spot where Lord Buddha (on his seventh reincarnation) sacrificed his body to the hungry Tigress and her cubs. We stay overnight in the house of the monastery.
Day 04: Drive from Namobuddha to Kathmandu
After exploring the Namobudhha and having a full day of meditation, we today drive back to Kathmandu and check into the hotel. You can research some other Buddhist monasteries located inside the valley area in the remaining time.
Day 05: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and drive to Lumbini
After breakfast, we catch our scheduled flight to Bhairahawa and drive to Lumbini. On reaching Lumbini, if time allows, we explore the Lumbini and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Lumbini Sightseeing
Today, we will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. We will mainly cover the Sacred Garden, Maya Devi Temple, Asoka Pillar, and the Monastery Zone, where different countries established various monasteries for their recognition. We stay overnight at Lumbini.
Day 07: Drive to Bhairahawa and flight to Kathmandu
After exploring the Lumbini Monastery Area and Lumbini Village, we drive to Bhairahwa and catch our scheduled flight to Kathmandu. We stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 08: Final Departure
Today, you will depart to your destination. So, we transfer you to the airport from where you catch the returning flight to your hometown.