Nepal Buddhism Trip takes you to travel to major Buddhist destinations in Nepal.
Nepal is home to significant Buddhist monuments such as Boudha, Swayambhu and Namo Buddha among others. Nepal is also home to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.
Buddhist influences are pervasive in most aspects of Nepali culture. Tibetan Buddhism, Vajrayana Buddhism, and Theravada Buddhism are the most popular forms of Buddhism in Nepal.
Nestled across the backdrop of the Himalayas, Nepal is a diverse country hosting the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger; picture-perfect Pokhara to a few of the world’s highest peaks. At the heart of Nepal is enchanting the Kathmandu valley, almost a portal into medieval Nepal with its own cultural identity.
DAY 01: Arrival: Kathmandu
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport; met by our representatives and transferred to the hotel.
Free for the rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
DAY 02: Swayambhunath Stupa
After breakfast, we leave for a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery situated on atop a hill near Swayambhunath. We will be introduced to different meditation techniques and will practice meditation for about 2 hours in front of Buddha’s relics and feel its energy.
Swayambunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the oldest Buddhist monuments of the valley. The gleaming white dome atop a hill is capped by a gilded spire painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha overlooking the Kathmandu valley in all the directions.
Overnight: Hotel
DAY 03: Patan Mahabodhi Temple, Golden Temple, and Boudha
Boudhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu.
Patan Mahabouddha Temple, built in the Shikhara Style, is adorned with hundreds of Terracotta tiles, each bearing an image of Buddha. The temple is modeled on the Mahaboudha Temple at Bodhgaya, India where Buddha gained enlightenment.
North of the Patan Durbar Square, we visit The Golden Temple, allegedly founded in the 12th Century. The temple is a magnificent example of courtyard Temple Architecture and also hosts a beautiful statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, Green Tara, Bodhisattva, and the four Lokeshvaras among others.
Overnight: Hotel
DAY 04: Namo Buddha
After breakfast, we drive to the sacred Buddhist site of Namo Buddha.
With its own enormous Buddhist monastery, a famous stupa, all set in a verdant forest, Namo Buddha feels like one place where Siddhartha Gautam would feel right at home.
DAY 05: Flight to Bhaiwara, Drive to Lumbini, Ram Gram and World Peace Stupa
Today we take a flight to Bhairawa and a short drive towards Lumbini.
We visit impressive, gleaming World Peace Pagoda. The shining golden statue depicts the Buddha in the posture he assumed when he was born. We also visit the Lumbini Crane Sanctuary in which the World Peace Pagoda is situated in.
On our way back we visit Ram Gram Stupa, the only intact and original stupa containing relics of Lord Buddha. The stupa has been an object of great reverence and pilgrimage site since its original construction.
Overnight: Hotel
DAY 06: Maya devi Temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini
After Breakfast, we visit the holy site of Lumbini, bordered by a large monastic zone with no shops, hotels or restaurants. The eastern section hosts the Theravada monasteries and the western section hosts Mahayana and Vajrayana monasteries built by several different countries.
The holy site of Lumbini has ruins of ancient monasteries, a sacred Bodhi tree, an ancient bathing pond, the Ashokan pillar, and the Mayadevi Temple. Absorb and soak in the chants and Meditations of the pilgrims from various countries from early morning to late evenings.
Overnight: Hotel
DAY 07: Flight to Kathmandu
We take a Flight to Kathmandu from Bhairawa Airport
Rest Day / Meditation
Overnight: Hotel
DAY 08: Final Departure
Free for final minute packing and shopping until transfer to the airport for final departure.
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Note: Please bear in mind that all Trek and Drive duration are approximate times.
| Best Period | Feb to May, Oct to Dec |
| Total Duration | 7 Nights/ 8 Days |
| In Kathmandu | 5 Nights |
| Flights | Kathmandu-Bhairawa-Kathmandu |
| Accommodation | Hotels in Kathmandu & Lumbini |
| Kathmandu Valley | Buddhist World Heritage Sites and major Buddhist pilgrimage sites |
| Lumbini | Visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha and various other sites of Buddhism in the Lumbini Master Plan |
(Please get comprehensive medical insurance/ accidental insurance and should include evacuation by helicopter due to any emergencies that may arise)
| VALID PASSPORT | Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your arrival date in Nepal. |
| MEDICAL INSURANCE CARD | Should anything happen, we can get you the care you need |
| REQUIRED VACCINATIONS | It is important to receive required (or recommended) vaccinations before traveling abroad. |
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