Buddhist Pilgrimage tour in Nepal, Explore the Nomobuddha ancient Monastry, Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Tibetan monastery, Lumbini the birth place of Lord Buddha, Tilaurakot and Kudan.

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TRIP ID: SSNP115
TRIP NAME: Buddhist Pilgrimage tour in Nepal
DURATION: 8 Days
TRIP TYPE: Tours in Nepal
TRIP DESTINATION: Kathmandu, Namobuddha, Lumbini
BEST SEASON: All Year
MAX ALTITUDE: Less then 4000m
GROUP SIZE: From Single

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Buddhist pilgrimage tour is one of the popular Tour in Nepal and suitable for those Buddhist religious people and the people who want to know regarding the Buddhist religion exploring the most popular Buddhist monuments including Lumbini, Tilaurakot, and Kathmandu valley surroundings. Nepal presumably a unique nation in the world where religion is not just a set of beliefs and accompanying rituals handed down from generation to generation, rather it is a complex intermingling of traditions, festivals, faiths and doctrines that have permeated every strata of Nepalese Society in such a way as to become the very heartbeat of the nation. Nepal is famous pilgrimage destination for Buddhist and Hindu religion as it is an intricate and beautiful tapestry formed by the interweaving of Hinduism, Buddhism and other beliefs. Buddhist pilgrimage tour let you eyewitnesses the religious tolerance and harmony found in Nepal, which is perhaps a unique example to the world.

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Brief Itinerary

Day1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day2: Kathmandu-Dhulikhel- Namobuddha

Day3: Nomobuddha-Patan& Kathmandu

Day4: Drive Kathmandu - Lumbini

Day 5: Full day sightseeing in Lumbini

Day 6: Drive to Tilaurakot & sightseeing

Day 7: Lumbini-Kathmandu

Day8: Departure

Trip Hightlights

Visit Swayambhunath, one of the oldest stupas, the sacred stupa is considered self originated Buddhist shrine
Visit Boudhanath, one of the worlds biggest stupa & Get taste of Tibetan atmosphere around Boudhanath
Explore the Nomobuddha ancient Monastry, the world renown Tibetan monastery & explore the surrounding village
Explore Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism
Explore various Buddhist Monasteries, archaeological sites and monuments in Lumbini
Visit Tilaurakot & observe the archaeological excavation and old monuments at Tilaurakot

Day1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you have an option to be escorted on a stroll around Thamel and the local streets of Kathmandu. Welcome dinner in the evening with a typical Nepali cultural program.

Overnight in hotel.

Day2: Kathmandu explore & Namobuddha

After breakfast visit world’s oldest Stupa of Swoyambhunath Stupa one of the most important centers of Buddhist learning in Nepal and located on top of a hill overlooking Kathmandu valley. Then visit Boudhnath Stupa, known as largest Stupa in the world, Buddhist Monastry and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Then drive for about 1hr, along Nepal-Tibet road (Araniko Rajmarga) till Dhulikhel. Dhulikhel is well known for one of finest panoramic mountain views. After brief stop, take a side road to Namobuddha, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site,Visit beautiful Namo Buddha Village with short walking & Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery.

Overnight in an eco friendly resort in Nomobuddha.

Day3: Nomobuddha-Patan & Kathmandu

After breakfast drive to Patan famous for its arts and crafts. Pilgrimage highlights are Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, a beautiful monastery and Mahaboudha, visit the Tibetan cultural center first founded by the Tibetan refugees of the late fifties and now an exhibition, shopping complex of carpets, jewelry and many interesting souvenirs.

Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day4: Drive Kathmandu - Lumbini

Drive Kathmandu to Lumbini (6-7hrs/288 km) via Prithivi Hwy and East - West Hwy, on the way visit scenic Buddhist pilgrimage spot or you have option flight to Bhairawa which will cost you extra. On arrival in Lumbini, transfer to the hotel and enjoy as a leisure in the evening.

Overnight at hotel in Lumbini.

Day 5: Full day sightseeing in Lumbini

Full day sight seeing covering; Sacred Garden, Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Piller, Pushkarani Pond, various Buddhist Monastries and Lumbini Museum.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 6: Full day sightseeing

Religious and archaeological sites visit covering Tilaurakot (28km from lumbini, takes approximately 45min) , Kudan (Nigrodham ancient name) where Buddha met his family after enlighted which is about 7km south from Tilaurakot, Royal Palace of Gautam Buddha is called Tilaurakot, Niglihawa and Sagarhawa. Then drive back to Lumbini.

Overnight at hotel in Lumbini.

Day 7: Lumbini-Kathmandu

After breakfast drive to Bhairahawa (15km/25min) via Taulihawa Road and flight to Kathmandu (30min). Rest of the day is free for shopping and walking around the interesting tourist and local market of Kathmandu.