Buddhist Cultural Tour-Cost, Distance, Itinerary, In Nepal

After formal completion of the customs and immigration processes at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, one of our agents will meet you at the arrival exit and take you to your pre-arranged accommodation. You can spend the rest of your time relaxing in your hotel room or strolling through Thamel's streets. A welcome meal will be held in the evening at an exceptional Nepali restaurant, where you will be able to sample real

Today we visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world's largest stupas and a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. The octagonal Mandala pattern, with hundreds of prayer wheels and 108 Buddha statues arranged into niches all around the massive monument. Over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries can be found in the Boudhnath area, which is also known as 'Little Tibet.' The Nepal Bouddhist Mahayana Centre is located in the Kapan Monastery on Kapan Hill, a few kilometers north of Boudhanath. Under the direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kapan Monastery practices Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism in the Gelug tradition. The Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery, which houses roughly 400 nuns, is also located close to the main monastery. Kathmandu is where you will spend the night.

In the morning, we go to Swoyambhu Stupa, one of the world's oldest Buddhist structures with over 2000 years of history and an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. Swoyambhu, which literally means "the self-existent," is said to be the founder of Kathmandu Valley's civilization. According to legend, while traveling, Bodhisattva Manjusri came across a beautiful lake and observed a lotus with a thousand golden petals, diamond pistils, ruby anthers, and lapis lazuli stalk. According to mythology, Bipaswi Buddha personally planted the lotus seed on a full moon night. Santikarcarya, the king who later became a Bhikkhu or monk, built the first stupa on the holy place over time. After touring Swayambhunath, we proceed to Pokhara for a 6-hour journey in the afternoon to see several Buddhist sites. Pokhara is where you will spend the night.

Today we visit some Buddhist sites in Pokhara and take in the beauty of nature. On a narrow ridge high above Phewa Tal, Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohji organization built the huge Buddhist stupa of World Peace Pagoda. The landmark is known for its panoramic view of the Pokhara Valley, in addition to being a cultural monument. We take a boat over Phewa Lake and then climb to the Stupa. Then we'll go to Malepatan to see the Malepatan Gomba or monastery. Then we go on another climb to Hyangja, which is home to a Tibetan refugee camp that was established following China's Cultural Revolution. You may sample Tibetan cuisine, haggle for collectibles, and learn about Tibetan culture all at the same time. In the Karma Kagyu tradition, there is a monastery called Tashi Palkhiel. Pokhara is where you will spend the night.

Today we travel to Lumbini, which is roughly 290 kilometers southwest of Pokhara and takes around 6-7 hours to reach. In Pokhara, we bid the Himalayas farewell and set out for the Terai, Nepal's flatlands. Except in the winter, the weather in the plains is generally hot and humid. Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, is perhaps the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site. If we arrive at Lumbini around dusk, we can take a stroll through the local market to get a sense of the local way of life. Lumbini is where we will spend the night.

Lumbini is a prominent religious, architectural, and historical site in the world. We plan to see as many sights and sites in Lumbini as possible today. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it encompasses a large region containing monuments, temples, and ancient structures. We begin by visiting the Mayadevi temple, which is located in the exact spot where Buddha was born. We strolled through the grounds for a while. We also go to the museum and the pagoda of peace. The Ashoka's Pillar, constructed by Emperor Ashoka (249 BC) on the site of Buddha's birth and housing Nepal's earliest inscription, is one of the most notable landmarks and monuments in Lumbini. Many Buddhist temples have been established by devotees from various countries, including Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, Burmese, Korean, and others. Lumbini is where we will spend the night.

Our Buddhist Cultural Tour is coming to a close. Today we return to Kathmandu, a 300-kilometer drive along the twisty mountain roads. The trek will take approximately 6-7 hours. You will be transported to your accommodation upon arrival in Kathmandu. There's nothing to do besides exchange emails with fellow travelers and organize images. A farewell dinner will be held to commemorate the successful completion of our journey. Kathmandu is where you will spend the night.

Today is the last day of your Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal. We hope you liked your tour with us and that you will return to the Himalayas on your next vacation. A representative will transport you to the airport around 3 hours before your planned flight. You'll have plenty of time on the way home to plan your future excursion to Nepal's beautiful country.