Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour covers
most of the sacred places of Buddhist holy places like Swayambhunath Stupa,
Boudhanath Stupa, Lumbini: The birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Nepal is famous for
mountain trekking and expedition because it has more peaks like Everest,
Annapurna, Island Peak and other peaks. Besides trekking in Nepal, Nepal has
various places on the UNESCO list, the historic city of Kathmandu, the
wonderful city of Pokhara, Chitwan jungle safari and Bardiya, the holy place
and birthplace of Gautam Buddha.
Highlights of the trip
·Explore Buddhist
sites in Kathmandu
·Exploration of
Namo Buddha Monastery.
·Spiritual
Exploration at Buddha's Birthplace, Lumbini
·You will immerse
yourself in the beauty of Pokhara.
·Sunrise trip to
Sarangkot
·Spectacular view
of the Annapurna mountain range
·Excursion to the
Peace Stupa and boat trip on Fewa Lake
·Exploring the
Buddhist attractions in Pokhara
Itinerary Highlights
The itineraries offered by Nepal Tour
Trekking Service P. Ltd. is guided and standardized; however, itineraries are
subject to change or rearrangement due to vagaries beyond our control. Please
note that itineraries are only a guide to give you an overview of the tentative
itineraries. Changes to the tentative itineraries may vary or be altered in
good faith due to unforeseen events caused by physical, technical and natural
conditions.
Day 01: Welcome at Kathmandu international airport
and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Visit Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
Day 03: Sightseeing around Patan and drive
to Dhulikhel.
Day 04: Hike to Namobuddha Stupa and return
to Kathmandu.
Day 05: Transfer to Lumbini/ Afternoon at
leisure
Day 06: Full day visit to Lumbini Complex
Day 07: Scenic drive to Pokhara via Palpa
Tansen.
Day 08: Visit Pokhara city with a Buddhist
pilgrimage site.
Day 09: Flight or drive to the capital city,
Kathmandu.
Day 10: Visit Kopan Monastery
Day
11: Return flight to your home.
Overview of Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour
Nepal Buddhist pilgrimage tour
includes the major Buddhist pilgrimage sites such as Swyombhunath Stupa,
Bouddhanath Stupa, Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Patan, Namobuddha, Lumbini,
World Peace Stupa and Kopan Monastery. These Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal
are top-rated worldwide, with thousands of Buddhist devotees spending weeks
exploring the essence of Buddhism, which is fundamentally rooted in peace and
wisdom.
We begin the Buddhist pilgrimage tour by
visiting the Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the Kathmandu Valley. These sites
include Swyombhunath Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa and Durbar Square in Patan.
Swyombhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey Temple, is very special for Hindu and
Buddhist pilgrims. The huge hilltop stupa offers a spiritual journey inside
with the Buddha's impressive eyes imprinted on it. The prayer flags and wheels
make this visit even more spiritual.
Similarly, Bouddhanath Stupa is
equally essential to Buddhist and Hindu believers. The serene environment and
the classical settlements around the stupa fascinate many tourists who come to
Bouddhanath Stupa. Similarly, at Patan Durbar Square, you will explore Hiranya
Varna Mahavihar, Mahabouddha Temple and other Buddhist sites.
Then we drive or walk from Dhulikhel
to Namobuddha. Namobuddha is where Buddha fed his flesh to a hungry tigress and
her cubs in his past life as a prince. With this popular myth, Namobuddha is
considered one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. This
Buddhist pilgrimage now takes us to the sacred birthplace of Gautam Buddha,
where we visit the Lumbini Museum, Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Garden and Ashoka
Pillar. In Lumbini, we can learn a lot about Buddhism. If we want, we can also
participate in meditation and yoga.
The same trip will take you to
Pokhara, a city holy city by nature. We will drive or hike to Sarangkot
viewpoint and celebrate with the first sunset of the breathtaking Annapurna
massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. You then explore
the serene city of Pokhara and take a cruise on Lake Phewa. In the afternoon,
we drive or hike to the World Peace Stupa and again take in the fascinating
panorama of Annapurna, Pokhara city and Lake Phewa.
Finally, we will drive or fly from
Pokhara to Kathmandu and visit Kopan Monastery, a famous centre for learning
Buddhism and practising yoga and meditation. People from all over the world
come to Kopan Monastery to learn Buddhism and practice yoga and meditation.
Arrive at Tribhuwan International
Airport with international flights. Optionally, you can use the road from India
or Tibet to reach Kathmandu. You will meet our representative at the arrival
point and arrange your transfer to the hotel.
Upon arrival at the hotel, we will sit and briefly discuss the itinerary
we have planned. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
After Breakfast, you will start your
sightseeing tour. You will go sightseeing with a professional tour guide in a
private vehicle. First, you will visit Swyombhunath Stupa. Swyombhunath Stupa
is also known as Monkey Temple because you can see numerous monkeys around the
stupa. It has a deep forest, and the stupa is located at the top of the hill.
The colourful waving prayer flags, monkeys of different sizes, the colossal
stupa with the imprinted eyes of Lord Buddha, other Hindu temples and the
serene surroundings are the highlights of Swyombhunath Stupa. Besides, the holy
men, paintings and thankas and spectacular views of the mountain and valley of
Kathmandu are equally significant of Swyombhunath Stupa.
After visiting Swoyambunath, drive to
Bouddhanath Stupa. Bouddhanath Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
Kathmandu, known as a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site. This huge stupa with
prayer flags impresses everyone who goes to visit it. Moreover, Bodddhnanath
Stupa has a very peaceful environment with typical Nepalese houses and restaurants.
You can buy various souvenirs here and then return to the hotel for an overnight
stay.
After Breakfast, we will drive to
Patan Durbar Square and visit the impressive Krishna Temple, Patan Hiranya
Varna Mahabihar Museum, Mahabouddha Temple and other Buddhist sites in Patan.
We explore all these Buddhist sites in Patan to see the core of Buddhist
history, civilization and principles. After visiting the Patan area, we will
drive to Dhulikhel. Dhulikhel is also a popular tourist destination to experience
attractive mountain views.
After a delicious breakfast, you will
leave Dhulikhel and begin a hike through a picturesque traditional settlement
and lush forest. You will enjoy the core nature and experience some attractive
mountain views as you walk along this trail. You will hike for 4-5 hours until
you reach Namobouddha Stupa, a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. Explore this
sacred Buddhist site. Namobouddha also offers incredible panoramic views and
mountain landscapes. The prayer flags, impressive monasteries and museums are
the main highlights. After completing this trip, you will drive to Kathmandu.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today we drive to Lumbini (six to
seven hours from Kathmandu) and transfer to your hotel in Lumbini. Lumbini is
the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in the world, the birthplace of
Lord Buddha.
Today, you will visit the Lumbini area
where Buddha lived until he was 29 and has several temples, including Mayadevi.
Here is also the Puskarini or Sacred Pond, where Buddha's mother took the
ritual bath before his birth and took his first bath and the remains of the
palace of Kapilavastu. We spend today visiting the most important places and
sites of Lumbini. The place covers a vast area with many monuments, temples and
ancient sites of importance. You will start with a visit to the Mayadevi Temple
and its beautiful gardens, built on the exact spot where Buddha was born. You
will also visit the museum and the Peace Pagoda. Some of the important landmarks
and monuments in Lumbini are the Ashoka Pillar, built by Emperor Ashoka (249
BC) on Buddha's birthplace. Devotees from different countries founded many
Buddhist temples: Tibetan, German and Japanese temples are among them.
After Breakfast, you will leave
Lumbini with our private vehicle via Palpa or Mugling to Pokhara, enjoying the
beautiful scenery. The distance is almost the same. Overnight at a hotel in
Pokhara.
Get up very early morning and drive to
Sarangkot. Enjoy sunrise and the magnificent view of the mountains, including
Annapurna massif from Sarangkot. Drive back to Pokhara and have Breakfast. In
the afternoon, explore the town of Pokhara. Enjoy boat rides on Lake Phewa and
take a short hike to the top of the World Peace Stupa. The World Peace Stupa is
an impressive stupa that proclaims the message of world peace. Pokhara is also
a popular vantage point to see the Annapurna massif and the attractive
Machhapuchhre descent to Pokhara. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
It takes 25 minutes if you choose to
fly, while the drive takes about 6-7 hours to drive along the Prithvi highway, Passing
the Mugling and Trishuli rivers. Arrive in Kathmandu and overnight at the hotel.
After Breakfast, around 9 am, Drive to
Kopan Monastery, a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. Enjoy the beautiful
surroundings and the huge monastery. The waving prayer flags, mani and Buddhist
school are the highlights of this visit. Return to Kathmandu and overnight at a
hotel.
Today, According to your flight
schedule, we will take you to the international airport to catch your
international flight. We say goodbye to you and wish you all the best for your next
journey. We hope to see you in next trip to Nepal.
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of a personal nature, e.g. toilet paper, medicines, sweets, etc.
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Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Accommodation
All accommodations for the Buddhist
pilgrimage tour are included in the tour price on a twin-share basis and are
selected based on the standard of hygiene, level of service, food, and location,
etc. In this package, we offer three-star deluxe hotels. You can upgrade to a
better hotel, such as a 4- or 5-star hotel. You can request it by email. Breakfast
is usually buffet style. If you are travelling alone, share a room with another
person of the same gender in your group. If you prefer a single room, you can
indicate your preference and receive single rooms on request by paying an
individual supplement.
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Essential Information
Passport and Visa:
The first thing you need is a valid
passport with at least six months left to travel anywhere. You can get the visa
for Nepal at the Nepalese consulates or upon arrival in Kathmandu or at other
borders. Currently, the most reliable source of information is the Nepal
Immigration Department.
Use of transportation on the Buddhist
pilgrimage
We offer our travellers the best and
most comfortable vehicle like a two-person car, four-person jeep, Hiace,
coaster, and Sutlej.
Tour Guide
We provide a government-license holder
guide. Generally, we provide English speaking tour guides. In addition to
English, we also offer Korean, Russian, French, Spanish Chinese and other
languages upon request. Our guide always takes care to provide correct and
detailed information about Nepal to make your vacation enjoyable.
We will provide a guide with good
knowledge about spirituality and know more about yoga practice for yoga.
The best time for a Buddhist pilgrimage in
Nepal:
Nepal has different seasons and can
have different characters. In general, the best times to visit are September to
November and February to March. December and January is the winter season, but
not bad for visiting Nepal. However, June, July and August are rainy/summer
seasons.
Pashupatinath holey temple attracts
pilgrims all year round and even more during festivals like Shivaratri, when thousands
of Hindus, both Nepalese and Indian, come. Not far from Pashupati is the
gigantic stupa of Boudha, revered by Buddhists as a sacred pilgrimage site.
The Wheel of Dharma, also called
Dharmachakra, is one of the oldest and most emblematic symbols of the Buddhist
faith. Emperor Ashoka, who ruled over large parts of India from about 304 BC
and was symbolized by a lion, was a follower of Buddhism and erected pillars on
which the dharma wheel was prominently displayed.
Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Reviews
Total Reviews: 6
2021-07-19
by Monika Kunze, Germany
Highly recommended travel agency
We just returned from Nepal,
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Ltd. We chose this agency because of the many excellent reviews on Tripadvisor,
and we were not disappointed. They were very efficient from the beginning -
responding to emails as soon as possible (almost the same day) and sending
quotes promptly. Most of the accommodations arranged were fantastic. The
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recommend Nepal Tour & Trekking Service P. Ltd to anyone travelling to
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2021-07-19
by Tobias Schäfer, Germany
Wonderful trip to Nepal
We had pleasant staff and perfect
organization of our trip by Kishor Nepal at Nepal Tour & Trekking Service
P. Ltd. Our guide Devid was amiable, helpful and honest. Thanks to him for making
our vacation wonderful. He takes care of us from the first moment till the end.
I recommend this organization without any hesitation.
2021-07-19
by Robert Oster, Germany
The journey of life
We felt the warm hospitality and felt
at home while we were away. The experience was very well thought out,
considered and with a personal touch. Well organized, spaced out, and perfectly
coordinated. I highly recommend Kishor and his team for booking your trip to
Nepal. Thank you very much for an unforgettable trip
2021-07-19
by Wen Yüan, China
Countless memories of the Nepal tour
Nepal has several sacred places for
Buddhists and Hindus. During our Buddhist pilgrimage trip in Nepal, we found
that the people are amazing, and the culture is unique and diverse. We had beautiful
vacation packages, and everything was well planned and executed. We are very
grateful to our trip planner, tour guide and driver. During this Buddhist
pilgrimage in Nepal, our primary goal is to see in detail the birthplace of
Buddha and other sacred places of Buddhism. We are fully satisfied and utilize
our time on this trip.
2021-07-19
by Matthieu Richer, France
Best service provider
We have chosen the Nepal Buddhist
pilgrimage tour with the help of Mr Kishor, Manager and trip planner. He is speedy
and efficient in answering all my questions. They are an excellent local travel
company, and I recommended them to all my interesting Nepal tour friends.
2021-07-19
by Andrew Goninan, Australia
One of the best pilgrimage tours in Nepal
It was a great tour and one of the
most memorable in Nepal. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The
driver is also excellent. The hotels are very well maintained and clean, and
the staff is amiable. Thank you, Kishor and all the team, for arranging our
memorable trip. We are hoping to visit Nepal and make some trekking trips.
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