Lumbini Visit Tour

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Trip Type

Pilgrimage Tour

Grade

Easy

Altitude

1400 m.

Transportation

Tourist Bus or Private Vehicle

Group Size

1+

Best Season

Whole Year

Duration

9 Days

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Lumbini visit tour is takes you on a lifetime trip to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a world heritage site. The tour uniquely combines pilgrimage to Lumbini with natural heritage tour to Chitwan National Park.

Lying around 250 km from Kathmandu in the southern plains of Nepal, Lumbini is being developed as a world spiritual center around the original birth site of Siddartha Gautam. As part of the tour, you will visit Mayadevi Pond (where Mayadevi bathed before giving birth to Buddha), Nativity Stone (the exact spot where Buddha was born), Ashoka Pillar (erected by the Ashoka emperor as a tribute to Budhha’s birthplace) and numerous palatial remains of what was once a vibrant kingdom of the Shakyas, Crane Sanctuary, International Meditation Center, Buddhist Library etc.International monasteries have been built by various countries including India, China, Thailand, Burma, Germany etc. Other than Lumbini, you will also visit Chitwan National Park which is a world heritage site too. The park is famous for jungle activities such as bird watching, nature walk, canoe ride, crocodile breeding center along with cultural and village tour of Tharu ethnic community.

While in Kathmandu Valley you will also visit important world heritage sites such as Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Squares, Swoymabhu Stupa, Boudha Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.

Lumbini visit tour can organized anytime of the year and can be adjusted to suit your vacation length. Please contact us for designing packages that suit your time, budget and interests, our expert tour guides will help you every step of the way!

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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu.

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Our airport representative will receive you at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu

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Enjoy full day sightseeing in Kathmandu. The places of visit this day are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Brief Description Of The Places:

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the most popular tourist destinations enlisted in World Heritage Sites. Clustered around the central Durbar Square are the old Royal Palace (Hanuman Dhoka), several interesting temples, the Kumari Chowk or Kumari Bahal (House of the Living Goddess) and the Kasthamandap (House of Wood) from which Kathmandu derived its present name. A close exploration of the Durbar Square reveals the ancient and medieval art and architecture of Nepal.

Pashupatinath Temple

Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has jilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors are permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati River, as entrance into the temple is strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March.

Boudha Stupa

This Stupa, situated 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu city, is one of the biggest stupas in the world. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is encircled by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priest.

Swayambhu Stupa

Located approximately 4 kilometers from the core of Kathmandu, this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill hosts a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.

Day 3 : Full day of sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur.

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Another full day sightseeing focusing in Patan and Bhaktapur. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Brief description of the places you will visit:

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone

The main attractions in Patan:

Besides above mentioned places to visit, there are other significant sites to be explored: Golden Temple, Kumbheshwor, Krishna Mandir, Jagat Narayan, Mahaboudha, Ashoka Stupa and Machchhendranath Temple

Bhaktapur (1,401m) covers an area of four square miles and lies about 14 km east of Kathmandu. Regarded as the city of devotees, Bhaktapur retains a medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated to myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. It is famous for pottery, weaving, woodcarving and the traditional topior cap. The places of interest here include Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the National Art Gallery, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Dattatreya Temple and Dattatreya Square.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Monument List in 1979. The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural wonders such as lion gate, the golden gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, Dattatraya Temple etc. A magnificent statue of King Bhupatindra Malla in the act of worship is placed high on a column facing the palace.

Palace of 55 Windows Built by King Yaksha Malla in 1427 A.D. and remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the 17th century, its balcony and the windows are intricately carved is a masterpiece of wood carving.

Nyatapola Temple is a five storied Pagoda Style temple built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1708 A.D. is well known for its massive structure and subtle workmanship. It is the tallest pagoda structure in the Kathmandu.

Day 4 : Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan takes about 7 hrs

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Enjoy a long drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan. Stay overnight at lodge in Chitwan.

Day 5 : Full day of jungle activities in Chitwan National Park.

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Full day of jungle activities in Chitwan National Park. Stay overnight at lodge in Chitwan.

Today you will enjoy full day jungle activities inside Chitwan National Park. Some of the activities include:

Bird Watching: The park is best for bird watching with over 450 species of exotic birds of domestic as well as migratory birds. Many are threatened, e.g. the Great pied hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine falcon, lesser adjutant storks, etc. A bird watching trip will be a memorable experience.

Nature Walk: Our experienced naturalists will accompany you to the more specialized habitats. This is the ideal opportunity to explore and experience at closer quarters and beauty of the flora and fauna. The authority of the naturalist must be closely observed to obviate any risks from wildlife attacks.

Elephant Breeding Centre: This is the first Elephant breeding centre in Asia. You can see baby elephants socializing with their parents and other babies. This is managed by the government and its purpose is to provide care for elephants,.

Village tour: Excursion in Tharu village will grant you an exhilarating experience. Tharus are the indigenous inhabitant of the Terai. We offer guided cultural tours to meet the people and experience their traditional self-sufficient way of life.

Cultural Program: In the evening you can enjoy Tharu folk dance, a real cultural experience. Dressed in traditional colorful costumes Tharus perform unique rhythmic movements use their feet and sticks.

Elephant back safari: The safest and most entertaining way to tour the park and see the wild animals i on an elephant back.

Elephant Bathing: Elephant bathing in the river is one of the most entertaining activities for tourists inside the national park..

Crocodile Walk: If you are fond of watching crocodile then you can participate in Crocodile. Led by a nature guide, you can visit the banks of Rapti and Narayani Rivers and watch crocodiles in their natural habitat.

Canoe Trip: You can enjoy canoe trip on the Rapti River or The Budhi Rapti River which borders the National Park. You will have the opportunity to spot rare birds, crocodiles and other animals.

Day 6 : Drive from Chitwan to Lumbini.

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After breakfast continue rest of jungle activities before drive to Lumbini. Stay overnight at hotel in Lumbini.

Day 7 : Sightseeing in and around Lumbini.

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After breakfast sightseeing in and around Lumbini. You stay overnight at the hotel in Lumbini

Enjoy a full day sightseeing in Lumbini. Important sites of visit in Lumbini are:

Sacred Garden: The Sacred Garden was where Buddha was born in 623 BC. The garden is marked by a marker stone, the exact spot where Buddha descended at birth.

Ashoka Pillar: This stone pillar was erected by Emperor Ashoka to marked the birth spot of Buddha, almost 800 years after Buddha was born. The pillar carries inscription in pali script.

Puskarni or Mayadevi Pond: Puskarni Pond sits right in front of Mayadevi Temple. The pond is considered to be sacred since it was here Queen Mayadevi took a bath before giving birth to Buddha.

Lumbini Museum and Lumbini Research Center: These two are located within a few meters of each other. The museum has a substantial collection of Buddhist manuscripts, sculptures and coins dating back to 4th century. The Research Center is currently being developed as a knowledge repository for the benefit of scholars, researchers, students, pilgrims as well as travelers. There are over 12,000 books on religion, philosophy, art and architecture preserved in the center.

Tilaurankot, Kudan, Gothihawa, Niglihawa, Devdaha, Sagarhawa are other important places around Lumbini.

Day 8 : Fly back to Kathmandu from Bhairahawa takes about 45 minutes

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Take morning glight back to Kathmandu from Bhairahawa. This day you can freely enjoy time for yourself. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 9 : Departure from Kathmandu.

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As per the flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home.

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