Buddhist Circuit Tour of Nepal

Day 1: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley

1. Pashupatinath Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast, at around 9am, our guide and driver will pick you from your hotel and you will go for the sightseeing of famous UNESCO world heritage sites around the valley.
   The world famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath is regarded as one of the holiest and oldest Hindu temple in the world. This temple is located 5km east from the city center at the bank of holy Bagmati River. Pashupatinath area is widely decorated by various ornaments dedicated to Lord Shiva. As followed by the Hindu Culture, the cremation of the dead is done in Pashupatinath area by the side of the bank of the holy Bagmati River.
2. Swaymbhunath
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Swyambhunath, also named as the monkey temple because it is surrounded by the monkeys all over the area. Famous for people following both Hinduism and Buddhism, this temple not only provides the cultural and religious aspects but also offers various arts, architecture and the magnificent view of the Kathmandu valley from the western side of its hillock. Swyambhunath Stupa is imprinted by the eye of Lord Buddha, which stands for peace and knowledge.
3. 2h
   Bouddhanath is the oldest and the largest stupa in the valley, which was built during the Licchhavi dynasty in the 5th century around 2500 years ago. Its old name is ‘Khasa’ but later it was changed to Bouddhanath by the government. You will find many Buddhist pilgrims and monks from Tibet and various places going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
4. Patan Durbar Square
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of the Lalitpur city. The main attraction of Patan Durbar Square is the ancient royal Palace, where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. There are many temples and idols in this area. You can also explore the Newari lifestyle, food, and culture in the square and visit museums that contain many ancient items that have a lot of historical significance.

Day 2: Sightseeing of Bhaktapur and Visit Namobuddha

1. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast, you drive to Bhaktapur for sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square and then drive to Namobuddha. Namobuddha is famous Buddhist pilgrimage site located 40 km southeast of Kathmandu valley in Kavre district. Overnight in your hotel at Namobuddha.

Day 3: Fly or drive to Lumbini (30 m fly or 6-7 hrs drive)

1. Namobuddha
   12h
   After breakfast, you’ll proceed to Lumbini from Kathmandu. You have both options to whether fly or drive to Lumbini. You can witness beautiful scene while flying. Rivers, Hills, Mountains, Valleys, Jungles, and many more can be observed while flying and you can see so closely the flat area of Terai and the paddy fields by road. You can see various animals including elephant roaming here and there nearby road. After arrival in Lumbini, you will be greeted by the management team of the hotel and the rest of the day is yours. We shall drive to Lumbini from Kathmandu, you can fly with additional charge. Overnight at hotel

Day 4: Full Day sightseeing of Lumbini, Birthplace of Buddha

1. Lumbini
   1 day
   After breakfast, you will proceed to sightseeing of Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha. You’ll explore Maya Devi Garden, Ashoka Pillar, Eternal Peace Lamp, Pushkar Pond, Chinese temple, Buddha birth place and many other religious and historical Buddha stupas. Overnight at hotel

Day 5: Visit Kapilvastu, Sagarhawa, Gotihawa, Kudan and Niglihawa

1. Kapilvastu
   12h · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast, you will proceed to Visit other interesting Buddhist Sites near Lumbini. Tilaurakot at Kapilvastu is believed a capital place of then prince Siddharth who later became Buddha, had spent his 29 year. Sagarhawa, Gotihawa, Kudan and Niglihawa are the historic places of Buddhism in Nepal. Overnight at your hotel in Lumbini.

Day 6: Fly or Drive back to Kathmandu

1. Kathmandu
   12h
   After breakfast, we fly back (available in extra charge) or drive back to Kathmandu. You can see the beauty of Nepal via your flight or drive. if your departure is today, we can reach Kathmandu quite early to catch your flight. we shall drop you at airport or drop your hotel in kathmandu.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels