Tour

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Kathmandu/Lumbini/Kavrepalanchowk

Duration

6D, 5 N

Start / End

Kathmandu-Kathmandu

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Grade

Easy

Stay

Hotel

Best Season

Except 15 Jun-15 Aug

Max Altitude

1600

Group Size

1-25 Pax

Transport

Flight+Land

Overview Highlights Itinerary Trekking Map Altitude Profile Inclusions Equipment

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Overview

Welcome to the land of Buddha, Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour, a 6-day journey to enlightenment and peace covering both natural and cultural aspects of touring in Nepal. The Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage trip showcases the authentic history of Buddhism, its culture, faith, beliefs, and spiritual powers. The Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour package starts from the Kathmandu Valley, another historical and artistic gem, and also home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From Kathmandu, we travel on to the Terai plains and reach Lumbini, birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha). To reach Lumbini, we take a short 30-minute flight to Lumbini, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour is a treasure hunt journey of Buddhist Stupas. The package takes you to major Buddhist landmarks of Nepal, like Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Namo Buddha Monastery, and Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini. The Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour shows you the beauty of Buddhism. Swayambhunath Stupa offers panoramic view over Kathmandu Valley, Bouddhanath in Kathmandu has one of the world’s largest stupas, highly influenced by Tibetan Buddhist Life. Likewise, located at the hilltop, Namobuddha offers panoramic views. In Lumbini, beside the main temple where Buddha was born (Lumbini), it houses many Buddhist pilgrimage sites from different countries: Nepalese Temple, Japanese Stupa, Royal Thailand Monastery, Chinese Monastery, German Monastery, French Monastery, Sri Lankan Temple, South Korean Temple, Cambodian Monastery, Austrian Monastery, Singapore Monastery, Canadian Temple, Vietnamese Temple, Urgen Dorjee Choling Centre, Golden Temple of Myanmar, Indian Temple, and Russian Monastery. Cleansing our souls, we fly back to Kathmandu and drive outskirts to explore Pharping, a peaceful village. Here, we visit the legendary Asura and Yanglesho caves, where Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) got his enlightenment. The Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour itinerary is filled with spirituality. The welcoming hospitality of Nepalese people and the devotional atmosphere make this trip even more fulfilling. The Buddhist Pilgrimage packages are an opportunity to learn about Buddhism firsthand. Our budget-friendly Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour cost by default (with upgrade options) and shows you the authentic Buddhism. Enjoy the enlightment journey worry-free as we will handle and cover everything from domestic flights, hotels, guides, porters, permits to meals.

Highlights

Explore Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.

Visit Maya Devi Temple and Siddhartha Gautama’s exact birth spot (UNESCO World Heritage).

ee Emperor Ashoka’s pillar (erected in 249 B.C.) and the sacred Pushkarini pond in Lumbini.

Circumambulate Boudhanath Stupa, one of the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temples outside Tibet.

Hike to Swayambhunath Stupa.

Namo Buddha Monastery (Thrangu Tashi Yangtse), which offers panoramic valleys and distant snow peaks views.

Climb to the Asura and Yanglesho caves in Pharping, where Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) meditated and attained enlightenment.

Enjoy panoramic Himalayan views, mountain air, and traditional villages.

Meet local monks, spin prayer wheels, and experience Nepali hospitality.

Itinerary (6D, 5 N)

Trekking Map

Altitude Profile

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Airport Transfer (domestic and international) by private transport.
Private transportation during the Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour.
To and Fro flight tickets from Kathmandu and Lumbini.
Traditional Nepali-style welcome dinner (Day 1) and cultural performances.
3 Nights twin-sharing accommodation (at Apsara Boutique Hotel) with breakfast in Kathmandu.
Twin-sharing accommodation in Lumbini with breakfast.
Private bathroom throughout the trip.
Professional, experienced, English-speaking, and licensed local tour guide.
All required entrance and monument fees.
Government fees and taxes.
Farewell dinner (Day 5) in Kathmandu.