Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal 7 days

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Highlights

  • Visit birth place of Buddha
  • Cultural sites around Kathmandu
  • Natural beauty around Pokhara

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal Overview

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour  in Nepal is a holy holiday which includes Buddhist holy sites, historical sites in Kathmandu, worth visiting places in Pokhara and sacred garden in Lumbini. We have carefully designed an itinerary so that you will have a best experience from holiday and inspiration from Buddhist philosophy to positive change in you.
The Shakyamuni Buddha, Siddhartha Gautam was born to the south of Nepal Lumbini 523 BC. The Lumbini is the origin of Budhism.The Swyambhunath, Boudhanath stupas are believed to have been built with the relics of Buddha. The Buddhist people like to visit them once in their life time.

City tour in Kathmandu:

Kathmandu is a historical and cultural city. Is has 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites around the city. The Pagoda style multi roof temple, the stone and metal carving and wood carving are amazing. You will see centuries old magnificent carving just everywhere in the temple. The people, culture will make your holiday life lasting memorable.

Pokhara city tour:

Buddhist pilgrimage tour in Nepal includes sightseeing in Pokhara. It has a stunning view to Himalaya to the north and wonder places are there around downtown. You will visit Tibetan refugee center and some Gumpa as well as. The reflecting Annapurna in fewa lake, David falls, Seti Gorge, and caves are the best sightseeing spots.

Besides the tour sites, there are many caves where the great masters of Buddhism were meditated. Student, researchers who would like to investigate, research about Buddhism, it could be a best place. There are different Gumpas which represents different sect of Buddhism like Mahayana (the Great Vehicle), Therabada (Teachings of the Elders), Mountain Buddhism etc.

Optional sites which can be add in packages

Halasi Maratika cave (Halesi Mahadev):

The Maratika Caves (the Haleshi Mahadev) is about 200km east from Kathmandu. The Buddhist (Vajrayana sect) people believe that Guru Padmasambhava had meditated to this cave before went to Tibet. The area surrounding by three hills that are sacred to the Lords of the Three Families: Avalokiteshvara, Vajrapani, and Manjushri. The Hindu people also visit as sacred site, Lord Shiva temple. The center of the area is marked by Avalokiteshvara Hill, the site of the two main caves where the Mahaguru practiced with Mandarava. Vajrapani Hill is to the west and Manjushri Hill is to the east. The entire cave complex forms a natural mandala, a space alive with a host of enlightened forces. The Upper part is Cave of Maratika. At the main sacred cave of Maratika, there is a large rock naturally shaped like a vase, said to be the tsebum—the long-life vase that Amitayus placed on the heads of Guru Rinpoché and Mandarava to bless them with immortality.

Namo Boudha (Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Temple):

It is situated 40km southeast of Kathmandu. The monastery situated at a hilltop with amazing view to mountain and valley. The Buddha's birthday, many Buddhist followers go there to pray as a special day.
According to the old legend, 6000 years ago, prince (Mahasatwo/Ngingdui Tshenpo), at the top of the hill, looking the jungle, discovers a tigress lying near the rock. Very quickly, he realizes that the tigress was about to die due to hunger with her five little babies still sucking milk from her, survivals of the babies depend on their mother. Mahasatwo, decides to give his life to the tigress in a bust of love and compassion. So Prince Mahasatwo cuts his body to present his warm blood in the mouth of the mother tiger, and the taste of blood gives the appetite to the starving family. As the tigress accepts the sacrifice from prince she leaves only the bones. The bones of prince were brought back in the village and buried in the tomb which is actual stupa of Namo Buddha. Some about 3500 years later, the Gautam Buddha came in the village of Sange da Fyafulsa, He conducts 3 tour around the Stupa before he declared that he was the reincarnation of prince Mahasatwo. It was the moment that Gautam Buddha renamed this village which is henceforth the name of Namo Buddha which means Homage to Buddha.

Recommended hotel in Kathmandu: Green Eco Resort

Outline Itinerary

Kathmandu- Lumbini- Pokhara- Kathmandu

Day to Day Itinerary

Whats Included?

Accommodation
  • Accommodation at hotel in the city center on BB.
Other
  • City Sightseeing as per mention in the itinerary.
  • Escorted by English speaking city tour guide.

Whats not Included?

Not Included
  • Meal in the city (lunch and dinner)
  • Monastery or temple and monument entrance fees.
  • International flights, visa and departure taxes
  • Travel insurance and emergency evacuation (Should cover your insurance)
  • Tips and gratuities (crew will expect the tipping)
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
  • All the expenses in except mentioned in include section
  • Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of AATE.

Travel Infos

The basic details about the tour

Tour Guide:

Guide is the major part to make your holiday smooth and meaningful. We will provide an English speaking and well-experienced city tour guide. The guide keeps good knowledge about Buddhism, culture, and history of Nepal. If you require a language speaking guide, you can send us an email prior to your arrival.

Accommodations:
There are all class hotel are available in Nepal. Please do let us know as per your budget and expectations. We will give you some of the best recommendation and once you will agree, we will book them to your accommodation.

Meal:
Nepal offers wide variety of food (vegetarian, Nepali, Chinese or continental) choices. We will organize food as per your request.

Vehicle:
Good condition vehicle fully air-conditioned and a well-experienced driver.

Clothing:
Please write to us for clothing recommendations before you go to Nepal.

Payments:
We will require 25% of advance payment to confirm the booking. The rest of the money you can pay after you arrive in Nepal.

Booking:
We require an Email including (arrival date, passport name and not of person) details. We will book all services and send you the confirmation email. With 25% of advance payment the booking will be confirmed.

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Meditation, Yoga courses, Mountain flight, Nepali cooking class, Day hiking.