TA-winner-badge
Spiritual Tour of Buddhist Shrines

5 - Excellent
More reviews on TripAdvisor

Spiritual Tour of Buddhist Shrines 7 Days, Easy

The major highlight of the Spiritual tour of Buddhist Shrines is, of course, Lumbini. It lies in southwestern Nepal; where Gautam the Buddha was born in 563 B. C. Because of Buddha’s birth, Nepal has remained the holiest pilgrimage of Buddhists from around the world; like the Mecca of Muslims and the Jerusalem of Christians. Gautama was born the prince of a powerful king Suddhodhana, belonging to the Shakya dynasty. At the age of 29, he set out from his palace to find out the cause of disease, old age, and death; which takes a toll on every human’s life. Mediating under a Peepal tree in Kushinagar, India, he got enlightenment. Then became the Buddha (meaning the wise) and started preaching the principle of nonviolence and the eightfold path of truth. Thus becoming the founder of Buddhism.

Trip Facts

Physical Grading: Easy

Max Elevation: 2100 Mtrs

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Trip Overview

Several research works and excavations carried out in the place have shed light upon many aspects of Gautam Buddha’s life. Among them are the pillars was that erected by Emperor Ashoka, who visited Lumbini in 3rd the century B. C., and built three pillars in the areas around Lord Buddha’s birthplace. These pillars and the inscriptions in them have verified beyond any doubt and questions; that this was the place where Buddha was born. Moreover, the ruins of the ancient palace and the marker stone; marking the precise place where Buddha had touched the earth, have also been discovered.

Buddha’s birthplace Lumbini is now registered in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites list. As you visit Lumbini, you will see the exact birthplace of Buddha. You will also see the pond where his mother Mayadevi had taken a dip before his birth and where he took the ritual bath after his birth. You can also go to the place where he stayed as a prince in the capital of his father’s kingdom before abandoning his palace to become a monk.

The Spiritual Tour of Buddhist Shrines; we have designed gives you ample insight into the founder of one of the world’s greatest religions. It also covers all major Buddhist monuments related to several dimensions of Buddhism and Buddha’s earlier life like Namo Buddha, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath.

View All Photos

Spiritual Tour of Buddhist Shrines Gallery

http://Bouddhanath%20Stupa%20Tour
http://Namo%20bhuddha
http://Lumbini%20Spiritual%20Tour
http://spiritual%20tour
Lumbini tour

STANDARD SERVICE INCLUSION

  • Accommodation: 4 Nights Deluxe Hotel in Kathmandu and 2 Nights Deluxe Hotel in Lumbini with Breakfast,
  • Meals: Kathmandu and Lumbini Hotel with Buffet Breakfast.
  • Transportation: Airport-Hotel-Hotel, Sightseeing at Kathmandu and Lumbini with Private AC Transportation. Kathmandu-Bhairawa-Kathmandu Flight Tickets. Local sightseeing at Buddha Maya Temple with Riksha.
  • Human resource: A professional and experienced English Speaking Tour Guide at Kathmandu valley and Lumbini, All the expenses for the guide  are covered (wages, accommodation, meals, transportation, insurance, etc.)
  • Tax/Service Charge: All applicable taxes, service charges or fees. We hereby guarantee you of no ‘hidden charges’ afterward.
  • Complimentary: Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (authentic Nepalese cuisines with the live cultural show)

What's not included?

  • Beverage (cold drinks, bottled mineral water, tea/coffee, etc.)
  • Lunch and Dinner.
  • Entrance fees at sightseeing spots.
  • Any other expenses of personal nature photography charges, etc.
  • Tips or donations
  • Your travel insurance
  • Emergency Rescue Service: Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services? However, you must be already insured for such emergencies, and your insurance policy must cover helicopter evacuation. Moreover, you should provide your policy details and authorize us to deal directly with your insurance company on your behalf.

Customers Reviews

5 - Excellent

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel

30 Minutes

Our office representative will receive you at the airport, and drop you at your hotel. Take time to rest and relax, and if you are still free, you can visit the Hanumandhoka Durbar Square and the temple of Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal.

Hotel

Day 02 Visit Swayambhunath, Hiranyavarna Mahabihar, and Boudhanath

5-6 Hours

Swayambhuanth and Boudhanath are among very ancient Buddhist monuments. Swayambhunath Stupa is believed to have been built around 2000 years ago and the Bouddhanath Stupa around 1500 years ago. Swayambhunath stupa is the center of Vajrayana Buddhists of Kathmandu and Bouddhanath has been a holy shrine of Tibetan Buddhists, particularly. The other Buddhist shrine Hiranyavarna Mahabihar, also known as the Golden Temple, has similarly rich history. It is located in Patan near the Patan Durbar Square.

Hotel

Day 03 Drive to Dhulikhel and then to Namobuddha

4-5 Hours

It is only an hour’s drive to reach Dhulikhel from Kathmandu. From then you can take a hike or drive to Namobuddha. This is a scenic hilltop where Buddha in his earlier life had fed a hungry tigress and her cubs with his own flesh. You will also see the particular tree under which he is believed to have done this act of supreme mercy. In the evening return to Kathmandu.

Hotel

Day 04 Fly to Lumbini, Lord Buddha’s birthplace

3 Hours

Here you will see the Mayadevi temple, where Buddha had taken birth. Also, see the holy pond where Buddha was given his first ritual bath. There are also many other archeological sites enclosed within the sacred garden, which still retains its legendary charm as it was when Mayadevi gave birth to Buddha.

Hotel

Day 05 Visit Tilaurakot

6 Hours

Although Lumbini has come under the spotlight from all the Buddhists, Tilaurakot, which lies only 25 km west of Lumbini is grossly neglected. But it was at this place where Buddha had spent 29 years of his life in his father’s palace who was a powerful king at that time. Here remain two out of three commemorative pillars built up by Ashoka during his visit in the third century B.C. You can see the remains of some stupas, some fort gates, old city walls and a moat in this place. You will also see the remains of the eastern gate of the palace, from where Buddha had gone out in search of enlightenment.

Hotel

Day 06 Return to Kathmandu

3 Hours

We return to Kathmandu after completing the journey of various places related to Buddha’s life. Today you can visit one of the Thanka painting shops and buy a Thanka painting that narrates Buddha’s life or that sheds light on some other aspects of Buddhism.

Hotel

Day 07 International Departure

We will say goodbye to you at the airport, awaiting your return in the next season as well for a great vacation.