This sacred pilgrimage is a designed package for Pilgrimage to enlighten the birth and life of Gautam Buddha. This tour showcases different locations of great interests and value to Buddhist pilgrimage in a short time.
Lumbini has many archaeologically rich sites that link to the birth of Gautam Buddha such as Mayadevi temple, Puskarini lake, Tilaurakot, Aurorakot which signifies birth, life and enlightens of Buddha. During Kathmandu Lumbini Tour, The ancient town of Lumbini is not only religiously significant but also possesses equal richness in cultural and natural beauty.
In Kathmandu, well-worshipped monasteries are Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pharping Monastery, Kapan Monastery.Also in this Kathmandu Lumbini Tour Enjoy the experience of giant Mandala in one of the largest stupas of the world “Boudhanath” which is the centre of Tibetan Buddhism. You can also relish the cultural and archaeological beauty of Soyambhunath temple.
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 2: Fly to Lumbini/Afternoon visit Maya Devi Temple, Puskarini Pond, Sacred Garden, Ashoka’s Pillar, Monastery (meditation & prayers).
Day 3: Fly to Kathmandu/ Afternoon Visit Boudhanath and Swoyambhunath.
Day 4: Depart Kathmandu.
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Transfer from the airport to the hotel. A representative from our office will be there to receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport. At the hotel, you will be briefed on your itinerary.
Day 2: Fly to Lumbini/Afternoon visit Maya Devi temple, Puskarini Pond, Ashoka’s Pillar, Sacred Garden, Monastery (Prayers / Meditation).
After an early breakfast, we catch our flight for Lumbini. From Kathmandu, it takes about thirty-five minutes to reach Bhairahawa Airport. From Bhairahawa Airport, Lumbini is just an hour’s drive away.
After checking in at our hotel, we have some refreshments. Later in the afternoon, we proceed to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lumbini. Here we visit the spot where Lord Buddha was born (Maya Devi Temple), the Puskarini Pond where he was given his first ritual bath, Ashoka’s Pillar and the Sacred Garden. We spend some quiet hours praying and meditating at a monastery.
Day 3: Fly to Kathmandu/ Afternoon Visit Boudhanath(special puja) and Swoyambhunath.
We return to Kathmandu by flight. After refreshments, we visit Boudhanath Stupa. A protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, Boudhanath Stupa is regarded as the most important centre of Tibetan Buddhism outside Tibet. The plinths supporting the Stupa has been designed to resemble a giant ‘mandala’ or the Buddhist cosmic world. At the four corners, sit the Dhyani Buddhas, while the fifth Buddha, Vairocana, sits at the centre. Buddhists believe that the remains of Kasyapa Buddha (Lord Buddha’s previous incarnation) were interred at the spot where the stupa is built. At this holy site, light butter lamps and pray to Lord Buddha to bestow his blessings upon you.
Later we proceed to Swoyambhunath Temple. Located on a hilltop, Swoyambhunath is regarded as the first temple in Kathmandu valley. According to local folklore, the Bodhisattva Manjushri built a temple here after draining the water that inundated Kathmandu valley. There are Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples in the vicinity of the stupa. Enjoy a 360-degree view of Kathmandu Valley from the temple. Evening, enjoy a traditional Nepali feast and a lively Nepali cultural programme.
Day 4: Depart Kathmandu.
Our representative will drop you at the airport on time to catch your return flight.
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Tour code: RH/ BC/05
Trip Duration: 4 Days & 3 Nights
Destination: Kathmandu & Lumbini
Activities: Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour
Hotel Category : Standard/ Superior Standard/ Deluxe
Transportation: A/C Private Transfer/ Domestic Flight
Starts & Ends in: Kathmandu
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