Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour is the most complete and comprehensive pilgrimage program offering exploration of all the most sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal. This tour will allow you to observe and gain in-depth insights, knowledge surrounding Buddhism, its history, myth and spiritual significance.
Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha and a world heritage site, is the ultimate pilgrimage site for Buddhists to pay their respects to Buddha. The tour will take you to all the sacred spots in Lumbini including Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Puskarni Pond, Nativity Stone Marker, Bodhi Tree, Crane Sanctuary etc. Like Lumbini there are three additional ancient Buddhist sites you will explore in and around Kathmandu Valley: Namo Buddha, Swoyambhu Stupa and Boudha Stupa, the latter two being world heritage monuments. The tour also includes visit to Golden Temple and Maha Boudha Temple in Patan, Kapan Monastery in Kathmandu, World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara.
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour can be organized anytime of the year and is targeted for both Buddhist pilgrims as well as non-Buddhists who are interested in knowing and learning about Buddhism.
Our office representative will receive you at Kathmandu International Airport on your arrival and transfer you to Hotel. You can attend tour briefing while enjoying dinner. Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu..
You can enjoy full day sightseeing of important Buddhism sites in Kathmandu. Places to visit on this day include Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath and Kopan Monastery:
Brief Description Of The Places:
Located approximately 4 kilometers west of tourist-hub Thamel, this Buddhist Stupa, also popularly called ‘Monkey Temple’ is said to be over 2000 years old. The dome shaped white washed Stupa is composed of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. The all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha rest on all four sides of the conical base. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda and is the most important Buddhist site in Nepal. Enjoy the views of sprawling Kathmandu from the top of this world heritage site monument.
This Stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest Buddhist stupas. Similar in structure to Swoyambhu Stupa, it is highly revered by Buddhists in Nepal and Tibet. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priests. Boudhnath Stupa is a world heritage site.
Kapan Monastery is one of the most popular Buddhist monastery in Kathmandu Valley, located about a few minutes' drive north of Boudhanath Stupa. Set up in 1971 under the leadership of Zopa Rinpoche, the monastery today is a monastic school with a capacity for 360 monks from Nepal and Tibet. There is also a Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery nearby that can accommodate equal number of nuns. The monastery continues to preserve the monastic ritual and ceremonies such as The 10 Days of Miracles, Saka Dawa, Chokar Duchen, and Lha Bab Duchen. The monastery is part of the FPMT network or Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.
Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
As part of the sightseeing program today you will visit Ashoka Stupa, The Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple.
Believed to have been erected by then Emperor Ashoka in 250 B.C., these four Ashoka stupas stand in the four corners of Patan city. It is regarded as the symbols of the Buddhist Wheel of Righteousness or Dharma-Chakra. These stupas have been shaped in the form of mounds which today are covered in grass. One of the stupa is white embellished with a monument on top.
Also known as Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara, the golden temple is a Buddhist monastery designed in pagoda style. This stupa is believed to have been built around 12th century and prominently houses the statue of Buddha. There are some truly exquisite wood carvings of deities, murals and prayer wheels. The monastery features a golden facade, four large gateways, a clock tower, and two lion sculptures.
The history of Mahaboudha temple goes back to 16th century when a priest named Abhaya Raj is believed to have laid the foundation. The temple is considered to have been erected to represent a similar temple in Bodhagaya, India. The temple is also named as the ‘Temple of the thousand Buddha’. The temple is made of bricks and terracotta tiles with figures of Buddha embossed on the surface.
Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Today you will drive to Namo Buddha.
Namo Buddha is one of the most important Buddhist sites in Nepal visited by pilgrims and tourists alike. Namo Buddha literally means ‘hail to Buddha’.It is located 40 km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 1750m. It is believed that Shakyamuni Buddha during his previous life as a prince had sacrificed himself to feed a hungry tigress and her cub. Statues of the prince in the sacrificial act has been preserved in Namo Buddha. Today a monastery has been built nearby which houses hundreds of monks from Nepal and Tibet. Due to its altitude it overlooks the beautiful vista of the ancient town of Panauti and also affords a splendid views of mountains as well as the valley of Panauti.
Stay overnight in a hotel in Namo Budha.
Enjoy early mountain views in Namo Buddha then, after breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, after early morning breakfast, you will go on a long drive to Pokhara.
Brief Description Of The Place:
Pokhara is the most scenic city in Nepal, situated about 200 km west of the capital Kathmandu. It is the city of lakes, falls, caves, green hills and snow capped Himalayan peaks and the ultimate gateway to the most famous Annapurna Trekking. Within 30 miles distance from the city lies world’s three highest mountains, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Macchapuchre (fishtail). There are several Hindu temples and Buddhist Stupas in and around Pokhara valley. Pokhara is also famous for such adventure activities as paragliding, rafting, rock climbing, canyoning, boating, fishing, golfing and cycling.
Stay overnight a hotel in Pokhara.
Enjoy a full sightseeing day in Pokhara where you will visit important Buddhist site.
Brief Description Of The Place:
The World Peace Pagoda rest on a ridge top on the southern fringe of Phewa Lake. At a height of 1100m, the pagoda offers a panoramic view of the Annapurna range, Pokhara city and the Phewa Lake. The Pagoda is dedicated to Lord Buddha, whose statue has been erected facing in four directions. Also called Shanti Stupa, it was built by Nipponzan-Myōhōji monk and stands 115 feet tall and 344 feet in diameter. The four statues of Buddha installed here were presented as a souvenirs from Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal.
Stay overnight in a hotel in Pokhara.
Enjoy a drive from Pokhara to Lumbini. Overnight rest in Lumbini. Stay overnight in a hotel in Lumbini.
Brief Description Of The Place:
Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha, the apostle of peace and the founder of Buddhism. Today it is a World Heritage Site and remains a most pious pilgrimage site among Buddhists around the world. A trip to Lumbini is a spiritual journey to the place where Buddha spent 29 years of life before he embarked on a quest for peace. Inside Maya Devi Temple you will find the exact spot where Buddha was born. The famous sacred Puskarani Pond in front of the temple is believed to be where queen Maya Devi bathed just before giving birth to Buddha. Ashoka Pillar is another interesting site to visit. Other archeological sites of importance around Lumbini include Gotihawa, Tilaurakot, Kudan, Devdaha, Ramgram and Kapilvastu. You will also visit the international monasteries that have been built in Lumbini belonging to many countries including Japan, Germany, Thailand, China, India, Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam, France etc.
Stay overnight in a hotel in Lumbini.
Enjoy a day long drive from Lumbini to Kathmandu capturing beautiful and romantic views of villages, green hills, rivers and mountains. Overnight in hotel in Kathmandu.
This a free day in Kathmandu for Shopping or just relaxation. Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Based on your flight schedule, our office representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for final departure.
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