About This Tour
The 4-day Lumbini Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour is a serene exploration of Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. Lumbini is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimages in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lumbini is home to numerous monasteries, meditation sites, and beautiful gardens, creating a peaceful atmosphere for spiritual contemplation. This tour is a blend of culture and religion, and a peaceful escape from urban life.
Trip Highlights
- See the Maya Devi Temple, the birthplace of Buddha
- See the serene Lumbini Monastic Zone with foreign monasteries
- Experience the ancient Ashoka Pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka
- Feel the spiritual atmosphere and meditate in monasteries
- Experience a comfortable and guided pilgrimage
Included/Exclude
Included
- Stay in comfortable hotels
- Breakfast every day of the tour
- Sightseeing and transfers by private vehicle
- Airfare from Kathmandu to Lumbini
- Sightseeing with guide
Exclude
- Overseas airfares and visa fees
- Lunch and dinner during the tour
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, etc.)
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Any other expenses incurred due to delay or any other reason
Tour Itinerary
Discover a carefully curated journey that covers the must-see highlights and hidden gems of India. Our itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with relaxation, giving you an authentic cultural experience while ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel schedule.
From bustling cities to serene landscapes, each day has been thoughtfully planned to provide memorable experiences, local interactions, and seamless travel across destinations.
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Day-1 Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu - Welcome to Nepal
Welcome to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. You will be greeted upon arrival and taken to your hotel. Once settled in, enjoy some rest from the trip or explore the local markets and streets.
Later, explore Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas. See Buddhist chants and people doing kora (walking around in a clockwise direction), providing a peaceful environment. Return to Kathmandu for the night.
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Day-2 Day 2: Kathmandu to Lumbini - The Birthplace of Buddha
Breakfast followed by a journey to Lumbini by either a short domestic flight (to Bhairahawa airport and then drive) or a panoramic drive through the countryside of Nepal.Check into your hotel and relax. Later in the day, enjoy a शांत walk in the Lumbini Garden with its peaceful surroundings and spiritual environment.
Stay in Lumbini.
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Day-3 Day 3: Lumbini Sightseeing - Spiritual Journey
Start the day with breakfast and embark on a full day of sightseeing at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lumbini. As you explore, visit the Maya Devi Temple, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. Next, visit the ancient Ashoka Pillar, built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE in an act of worship.
Explore further in the Monastic Zone, with its beautifully laid out monasteries built by various countries (Thailand, Myanmar, Germany and Japan) in their respective styles. You can also meditate in the meditation rooms.
Go back to your hotel for the night.Stay in Lumbini.
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Day-4 Day 4: Lumbini to Kathmandu - Return
Have breakfast and check out from the hotel and return to Kathmandu via flight or road. On reaching, you will be dropped at the airport for your flight. Take home with you the peaceful memories and the divine blessings of the holy land of Lumbini.
