Buddhist Cultural Tour
Join our 9-day Buddhist Cultural Tour package in which we take you to the land of Buddha and world famous Buddhist monuments. Nepal is a multi-religious country with a lot of respect and acceptance between each other. Buddhism is one of well groomed religion here sharing the message of peace to the world.
This tour is a better amalgamation of popular Buddhist monuments in the country including the birthplace of Buddha- Lumbini. Starting from cultural center Kathmandu, this trip takes you to explore around Swyambhunath, Boudhnath, Kopan Monastery and other monuments. Further it extends to wonderful city of Pokhara to analyze natural aspects along with Buddhist influence through world peace pagoda, Gompas and Tibetan refugee camps. Lumbini is the focal point of all Buddhist where the greatest one was born.
Adventure Himalayan especially designed this plan for those who have interest over Buddha, Buddhism and the monuments. Depending on your time available and target destination we can also customize trip.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing of Swyambhunath and Boudhnath
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara
Day 04: Pokhara tour: World Peace Pagoda, Malepatan Gompa, Tibetan refugee camp
Day 05: Drive to Lumbini
Day 06: Full day exploration of Lumbini
Day 07: Drive/ fly back to Kathmandu
Day 08: Visit Kopan Monastry
Day 09: Final departure
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Adventure Himalayan heartily welcomes you in this country of Lord Buddha. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport our representative meets and assists you in arranging your belongings. Then you’ll be taken to a chosen hotel, take rest and freshen up. At evening we organize a welcome dinner of authentic Nepalese cuisine. Participate and enjoy local cultures.
Meal: Dinner
Day 02: Sightseeing of Swyambhunath and Boudhnath
Today we’re going to explore Swyambhu and Boudhnath Stupa. These are some of oldest Buddhist heritages bearing the history back to origin of Buddhism. A professional city guide will assist you to recognize the stories behind the monuments. Literally Swyambhunath means “the self-existed Buddha” whereas Boudhnath is a store of sacred energy. This big stupa is jewel point in the center of a natural mandala. Enjoy the visit and stay overnight in Kathmandu hotel.
Meal: Breakfast.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara
Our today’s plan is to travel to Pokhara city. After breakfast, we’ll take a tourist bus and start journey through the windy foothills. Along chilling sloppy hills, fast flowing rivers, rustic villages, towns and terraces, this will be fun journey. Visualize over traditional way of working in the fields. In Pokhara, you’ll have some time to roam around. This is an eco-cultural city with a many religious practices and monuments.
Meal: Breakfast
Driving time: 6-7 hours
Driving distance: 200km
Day 04: Pokhara tour: World Peace Pagoda, Malepatan Gompa, Tibetan refugee camp
Pokhara has a large number of Buddhism followers including Tibetan refugees and Hindus who accept Buddhist practices with the same devotions. Today we’ll visit around some of the prominent Buddhist monuments of Pokhara. Firstly we’ll go to see World Peace Pagoda. It was made to spread the message of peace to the world. This is also a brilliant viewing point of Pokhara city and some of Annapurna Mountains. After there, we’ll head for another significant landmark of Malepatan Gompa and Tibetan refugee camps. These camps are the open museum for Tibetan religious practices, lifestyle and food habits. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 05: Drive to Lumbini
Today we’ll drive to Lumbini. Lumbini is the center of Buddhism and the origin point of world peace message. Along the zigzag road and irregular hills this is an adventure ride. As the distance to Lumbini shortens by, the hills become smaller and the flat land of Terai appears. The climate is pretty warm there. Overnight Lumbini.
Meal: Breakfast
Driving time: 7-8 hours
Driving distance: 290km
Day 06: Full day exploration of Lumbini
Today we’ll visit around the birthplace of Lord Buddha, an UNESCO world heritage site. This peace destination is much valuable for its historical, archeological and religious significances. Firstly we go to see Mayadevi temple: the exact place of Buddha born. The Marker Stone, Ashokan Pillar and Peace Pond are proving shrines of this fact. Explore around Sacred Garden, remaining of Monasteries associated with Buddha’s life, museum, peace pagoda and stupas made by several countries. Stay overnight in Lumbini.
Meal: Breakfast.
Day 07: Drive/ fly back to Kathmandu
After breakfast, start driving journey back to Kathmandu. It will be so wonderful experience of traveling from one climatic/ecological zone to another. See flat lands, hills, unalike farmlands, villages, rivers and amazing wild habitats. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, stay overnight in a selected hotel. For alternate travel, there is flight connection between Kathmandu and Lumbini as well.
Meal: Breakfast
Driving time: approx. 7 hours
Driving distance: 287km
Day 08: Visit Kopan Monastry
Today we are going to visit to Kopan Monastry: one of biggest monastery in Kathmandu at splendid location. Drive half an hour from downtown and reach there to observe Buddhist practices and education. There are nearly 1500 monks showing their devotion over the religion. Explore the destination and drive back. Do some shopping and stay overnight.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 09: Final departure
On this final day, we’ll assist you in transferring to airport for your onward destination flight. Adventure Himalayan hopes you had good time with us. We expect you’ll choose us in your future journeys too.
Meal: Breakfast.