Morning after breakfast city and cultural guide receives you for short drive
outskirt of Kathmandu city towards west. Visit the famous landmark of Nepal the
Swayambhunath, located on a hillock above the Kathmandu city.
Swayambhunath a large dome Stupa, the area is also popularly called as the Monkey Temple. Due to large number of Rhesus species monkeys dwells around the forest of Swayambhunath complex.
The whole Stupa on a hill is a mosaic of small Chaitiya and pagoda temples possessing great five Mahayana (Lamaism) and one Hinayana (Therbadist). On the hind hill is located another important Buddhist shrine; it is called Manjushree. This Chinese Buddha the God of Knowledge who created the Kathmandu valley and drain the lake.
From Swayambhunath a short drive east to Bouddhanath huge stupa, the area is also called Little Tibet. The largest Buddhist monument of South Asia. The ancient colossal dome shaped Chorten built in 6th century A.D. by King Man Deb. Stands on a series of three terraces, relevant shape of a lotus flower.
Surrounded by circular market, which forms as part of mini Tibet with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The Stupa embraces authentic philosophy of Mahayana, faith known as Lamaism in Nepal, Sikkim, Ladakh, Bhutan and Tibet.
Enjoy the lunch in one of its many excellent roof top restaurants with close background of beautiful Bouddhanath Stupa.
After a grand tour and pilgrimage of exciting and interesting world heritage sites of Buddhist holy monuments and complex drive back to hotel.
Morning a short drive to southern valley and city rim of Kathmandu to Pharping, a small old town and village. Where a sacred site and a holy cave located, a great saint Padmasambhava of 16th Century meditated on his way to Tibet.
A peaceful surroundings, visit the monastery and the caves of great religious importance, as saint Padmasambhava founder of Nyingma. A sect of Buddhism which flourished within Tibet and around Nepal Himalayas, Padmasambhava is also known as Guru Rinpoche.
From Pharping after an interesting pilgrimage, a short drive to Kathmandu adjoining city to Patan or Lalitpur. The city of beautiful arts and crafts visit the main Durbar Square Palace courtyard of the Malla Dynasty reigning from the 9th to 17th Century. At Patan tour of Mahaboudha temple dedicated to Lord Buddha, the historical constructed in the 16th Century.
A replica of the Shikara model similar to the one in Bodhgaya-India, the monument is also called a temple of thousand Buddha’s.
The image of Buddha is engraved in every brick of the temple, from here drive back to hotel. After an exciting day on tour and pilgrimage to interesting sites of Buddhism on the outskirt of Kathmandu city.
Morning enjoy exciting drive of few hours to Dhulikhel an old Newari town of more than 500 years history. After a brief stop overlooking grand views of Himalayan chain of peaks. Drive leads further south towards Namobuddha a holy Buddhist site. Situated on a serene environment visit the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Stands on top of Namobuddha holy complex, facing grand views of Himalayan peaks towards north. It is one of the most beautiful spot for all travelers and pilgrims interested in Buddhism religion.
The very spot known as the Three Stupas in Nepal is Tagmo Lüjin. Means "The place where the future Matriya Buddha sacrificed his body to a tigress". It is a blessed place, where supreme Buddha whose location is unmistaken based on the clear identification given in the Sutra Requested by the Tigress and so forth.
After a pleasant and wonderful experience visiting the holy site of Namobuddha, drive back to Kathmandu. On reaching the city area check into your hotels after a marvelous experience visiting scenic hills of Dhulikhel and holy site of Namobuddha.
Transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport, as per the flight time for Bhairawa Gautama Buddha Airport. A scenic flight of less than an hour of 50 minutes, overlooking grand views of Himalayan range of snow peaks.
On landing at Bhairawa Gautama Buddha, at present also an International Airport received by our representative and guide. A short drive leads past the town of Bhairawa to Lumbini, close to the premises of Lord Buddha’s birth place.
Check to a nice hotels, our guide will take you for a short walk around the market places and interesting places of Lumbini.
Morning enjoy an interesting tour of Lumbini main holy site around the Lord Buddha’s birth place. A beautiful garden in the harmony of ancient backdrop of temples, Stupa’s and monasteries. The visit leads to all famous sites that Lumbini has to offer from Maya Devi’s historical and holy temple. Includes Asoka’s ancient Pillar that signifies the right spot of Buddha’s birth site of old Sakya Kingdom.
Tour of various monasteries of different Buddhist countries, visit the Light of Peace around its serene surroundings. As well the sacred pond where Buddha’s mother Maya Devi use to bathe.
After a glorious exciting day back to hotel, rest of the day at leisure for individual activities and to browse the streets of Lumbini.
As time for flight to Kathmandu, depart from the hotel for short drive to Bhairawa and Gautama Buddha Airport. A panoramic sweeping flight brings back to Kathmandu, after a memorable visit to Lumbini the Birth Place of Lord Buddha.
Lumbini located Nepal Far South Mid-West about 290 k.m. / 181 miles driving distance of 7-8 hours. On flights about 50 minutes with short drive from Bhairawa Gautama Buddha Airport to Lumbini from Kathmandu.
Depends upon visitor interest, but is popular among people from Buddhism countries. Likewise, Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, as well Korea and China. Including visitors from India and Nepal as well.
Nearly all seasons of the year, except for summer and monsoon wet rainy times of June to mid-September months. The best is in spring from March to May and autumn time from October and November. Can enjoy the visit during winter times of December to February, but cold morning and night time.
Yes, Internet, Wi-Fi, and phone are available around every town around Lumbini, but on tour inside the monasteries and holy temples. Where silence is must, the cell-phone, should be off not disturbing the ambiance of peaceful surroundings.
Lumbini is popular among various Buddhism countries visitors and pilgrims, one can enjoy the comfort of from budget lodge. As well with moderate tourist standard hotels and resorts, including deluxe hotel and resorts are available.
All lodges and hotels offers comprehensive food menu. Includes Continental, Chinese, Japanese and Indian, Nepali foods served in a nice big dining.
