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Sales & SuppportBuddhist 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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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
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.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day8: Departure
Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule for departure