Nepal Buddhist Sightseeing
Nepal is a country of stark geographical and cultural diversity, and the birthplace of Buddha. It is one of the spiritual valleys as many Buddhist Sages and Gurus (teachers) visited this place in the ancient time. There is a belief that Nepal was a meditation centre for many Buddhist gods and goddesses. Nepal Buddhist Sightseeing especially designed for those interested in the Buddhist monuments & the historical cities of Nepal including Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Pokhara, Lumbini and PalpaTansen. Your trip start from Buddhist landmark Swoyambhunath stupa(Monkey temple), we visit Boudhanath, Kopan Monastery and many other important Buddhist monasteries around the Kathmandu. The existing Buddhist stupas and monasteries in the Nepal represent this belief. This round tour provides great opportunity to visit sacred places of Buddhism. In Pokhara, along with some natural sites, we pay our visit to the World Peace Stupa, Matepani Gumba and then Tibetan Buddhism lifestyle at Hyemja & Chhorepatan Tashling Village. Tansen, an ancient hill town with its architecture strongly influenced by Newari migrants from the Kathmandu valley is waiting to be discovered by the tourists. Then we drive further southwest to the birthplace of Buddha, Lumbini. Devoting one full day in discovering the various cultural and spiritual sites at Lumbini, we drive back to Kathmandu for the return flight. Experience art and architecture, diverse culture, wonderful landscapes & stunning views of snowy mountains in Nepal. then you will visit Places of interest in Nepal, visit Kathmandu Valley with its legendary Palaces, Buddhist Stupas, Hindu Temples & Buddhist Monasteries, You would be amazed to see the wooden sculptures of Bhaktapur city, Metal casting of Patan City & Hippi Temples & living Goddesss, Kumari of Kathmandu Durbar. Then visit Pokhara city, & Chitwan national park for wildlife adventure. Explore ancient and historical cities including Kathmandu, Pokhara with its stone paved lanes and colorful market, virgin Goddess, many temples, mountain views and many adventurous outdoor activities of different kinds of architecture. We visit famous Buddhist cultural sites like Namo Buddha,shanti stupa of Pokhara also dedicated for Buddha, and famous sacred and world heritage site of Lumbini where worlds peace symbol Gautama Buddha was born.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01 :Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 02 :Visit Boudhanath Stupa, Kopan Monastery & Other Monasteries in Boudha
- Day 03 : Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa & Durbar Squares( Kathandu & Patan )
- Day 04 :Visit Pharping & Kirti Bihar
- Day 05 :Visit Namobuddha O/N at Dhulikhel
- Day 06 :Pokhara
- Day 07 :Visit Peace Pagoda, MatepaniGumba, Hyemja & ChhorepatanTashling Tibetan Village
- Day 08 :Tansen
- Day 09 :Lumbini
- Day 10 :Lumbini
- Day 11 :Kathmandu, rest of the day at leisure
- Day 12 :Kathmandu, rest of the day at leisure
- Day 13 :Tangye -chhusang ( 10 Hours )
- Day 14 :Chhusang -Departure
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01 :Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 02 :Visit Boudhanath Stupa, Kopan Monastery & Other Monasteries in Boudha
- Day 03 : Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa & Durbar Squares( Kathandu & Patan )
- Day 04 :Visit Pharping & Kirti Bihar
- Day 05 :Visit Namobuddha O/N at Dhulikhel
- Day 06 :Pokhara
- Day 07 :Visit Peace Pagoda, MatepaniGumba, Hyemja & ChhorepatanTashling Tibetan Village
- Day 08 :Tansen
- Day 09 :Lumbini
- Day 10 :Lumbini
- Day 11 :Kathmandu, rest of the day at leisure
- Day 12 :Kathmandu, rest of the day at leisure
- Day 13 :Tangye -chhusang ( 10 Hours )
- Day 14 :Chhusang -Departure
Trip Includeds:
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Private car with driver
- 7 nights in Standard hotel in Kathmandu and in 2-3 star hotel in Pokhara and Lumbini 2 nights each (All on B.B basis)
- An experienced English-speaking tour guide including his salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
- T-shirt, City map of Plan Holidays
- Heritage sites entrance fees
- All government and local taxes
Trip Not Includeds:
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- All meals except breakfast
- Extra night accommodation if needed
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water etc.)