6 Day Buddhist Pilgrimage with Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Upon Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Our Airport representative assists you at Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to hotel and rest of time leisure activities and overnight at hotel
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel

Day 2: Guided sightseeing Kathmandu Valley

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Your expert English speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:30 am with their luxurious vehicle to take you for your 6-hour sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.

First, stop at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmadu Durbar Sqaure is one of three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. Though a few buildings collapsed after the devastating earthquake on April 25th, 2015, you can observe the spectacular art and architecture of the ancient Malla and Shah dynasties. It is also know as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, derived from the statue of Hanuman at the entrance of ancient royal palace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Swayambhu Maha Chaitya, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
After that, head to Swayambhunath. Swayambhunath, also know as the "Monkey Temple", is situated on a small hillock on the west of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world. Large eyes painted on the four sides of the main stupa represents wisdom and compassion, and a dome at the base of Sutpa represents the entire world. Swayambhunath also could not escape from the devastating earthquake of April 25th, 2015, but one can still observe the art and architecture at Swayambhunath which is believed to date back to the beginning of 5th century.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh Boudha, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Then, head over to Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath is located on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, is the largest stupa in the world and is a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimages. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, Boudhanath is on the ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha. Founded by Licchivi King, Boudhanath has had minor damage caused by the earthquake on the 25th of April, 2015.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shree Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road 44621, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Following your time there, head to Pashupatinath. The sacred Hindu shrine Pashupatinath is located on the bank of the Bagmati river to the eastern side of Kathmandu. Believed to be built by Supuspa Deva, a Licchivi King, Pashupatinath was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The main temple of Pashupatinath was built using Pagoda style architecture with four main doors. The two levels of the roof are made of copper with a gold coating and they have a gold pinnacle. The inner sanctorum is the place where the main idol is placed, and the outer sanctorum is an open corridor like space. Though some of the buildings in the Pashupati area are damaged, the main building was untouched by the earthquake of April 25th, 2015 earthquake.

At 5:30 pm, your sightseeing tour ends and your guide drop you off at your Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel

Day 3: Kathmandu to Lumbini(45 min. flight)

Stop At: Maya Devi Temple, तौलिहवा रोड, Lumbini Sanskritik 32900, Nepal
After breakfast, transfer to domestic terminal for your flight to Bhairawa, assists by tour guide and transfer to hotel and sightseeing of Lumini which is known as birth place of lord Buddha which is also included as world heritage sites by UNESCO and overnight at hotel
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel

Day 4: Full day sightseeing of Lumbini Garden

Stop At: Lumbini Monastic Site, Taulihawa Road, Lumbini 32914 Nepal
After breakfast visit the important archaeological site, Tilaurakot, the ancient royal palace of king Suddodhana (Gautam Bhudda’s Father), where Buddha Spent his formative years as a Shakya prince, Kapilvastu Museum, the holy shrines, monasteries and stupa’s near the scared garden and overnight at hotel
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel

Day 5: Lumbini to Kathmandu (45 min. fly back)

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
After breakfast fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel and rest of time leisure activities
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel

Day 6: Final departure

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Our tour guide will assists you at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.