Buddhism in Nepal dates from the birth of Siddharta Gautama himself. This tour is especially made to highlight the major Buddhist heritage sites of Nepal. For those who are curious about Buddhism, this tour is made to provide them the opportunity to get to know the details about Buddhism and it's culture. It takes you to the major Buddhist pilgrimages in the valley and to the birth place of Lord Buddha to Lumbini. In the valley you will visit Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO and Lumbini (birth place of Lord Buddha) out of the valley. During the trip, visitors can see the Buddhist devotees chanting religious hymns in their religious attire totally devoted to Buddhism. Lumbini is known as the birth place of Lord Buddha "The Light of Asia."
Oveviews
General Facts of Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour:
Starting: Kathmandu.
Ending: Kathmandu.
Trip Days : 7 Days.
Accommodation : 3 Star Hotel (Can be upgraded as per requirement).
Transportation: Car, Van, Hiace, jeep or bus as per group Size.
Tour Attraction: Buddhist Archaeological Sites.
Season : Round the year.
Group Size: Minimum 02.
Tour Code: BPT 75.
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Summary:
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Buddhist Sites around Kathmandu.
Day 03: Sightseeing of Buddhist Sites around Kathmandu.
Day 04: Drive kathmandu - Lumbini.
Day 05: Lumbini Sightseeing.
Day 06: Drive back Lumbini - Kathmandu.
Day 07: Departure.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival.
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu, meet at airport and transfer to Hotel. Free and relax. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Buddhist Sites around Kathmandu.
Have breakfast in the morning and begin your sightseeing. Visit: Patan Durbar Square, Phariping Monastery and Swayambhu Nath Stupa. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 03: Sightseeing of Buddhist Sites around Kathmandu.
After having breakfast we begin our sightseeing. Visit: Kopan Monastery, Bouddha Nath Stupa and Namo Buddha. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 04: Drive kathmandu - Lumbini.
Have breakfast in the morning and get ready to drive to Lumbini. Kathmandu to Lumbini is arond 315 kms drive. It will take around 8 hours to reach Lumbini. Upon reaching Lumbini check in at Hotel. Free and relax. Overnight at Lumbini.
Day 05: Lumbini Sightseeing.
Wake up in morning have breakfast get ready for Lumbini sightseeing.Visit: Maya Devi temple & Ashoka Pillar, Museum, Monastries & Gomba built by different countries like, japan, china, india, germany, Nepal, Vietnam, korea and many more. Later drive to Kapilvastu to Visit: Kapilvastu, Niglihawa, Kudan, Gotihawa, Ashoka Pillar. Overnight at Lumbini.
Day 06: Drive back Lumbini - Kathmandu.
Have breakfast, pack your luggage and drive back to Kathmandu. You will reach kathmandu in the evening. Check in at Hotel, free and relax. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 07: Departure.
Breakfast and transfer to airport for final departure by 12 noon.
Include & Exclude
Cost Include:
Airport pickup, drop and sightseeing by non a/c car.
English speaking tourist guide during sightseeing in Kathmandu and Lumbini.
Accommodation during the trip will be on twin sharing room with breakfast.
All government taxes.
Cost Exclude:
Bar, Beverages and mineral water.
Lunch and dinner throughout the trip.
Sightseeing Places entrance fee as per above itinerary.
Personal expenses.
Tips and Gratitude.
Travel insurance.
Any cost which is beyond our package and the cost due to natural disaster, earthquake, political unrest has to be bear by the client themselves.
Gallery
https://www.yatranepal.com/buddhist-pilgrimage-tour-in-nepal#sigFreeId7a5fbdd915