The birthplace of Gautam Buddha, Major Buddhist Site.
Lumbini, Nepal, the best holiday destination? Also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha (Light of Asia). The spiritual tour takes you through the Buddhist historical sites of Nepal, which include Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Namo Buddha, and Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. Exploring the Buddhist sites in Nepal offers you the opportunity to learn more about the origins of Buddhism around the world. The main attraction of the Buddhist Circuit is how important it is historically. Lumbini is the home of the founder of Buddhism, Gautama Buddha. Many devotees and tourists from all over the world visit Lumbini in search of peace. So this tour is not just about visiting beautiful places; it is also about the cultural exploration of Buddhism. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/666/
In Lumbini, you will find the Maya Devi Temple, inside which you can see the’marker stone’, believed to be the exact spot where Buddha first stepped foot, the sacred Bodhi tree, ponds and the ruins of ancient monasteries, and the Ashoka Pillar, erected in the 3rd century by Emperor Ashok as a sign of respect when visiting the Buddha’s birthplace. Around the premises, you can see devotees from various countries.
Travelers can experience a unique religious experience and personal relaxation on this Lumbini birthplace of Buddha tour. Visitors say the tour taught them the importance of inner peace, compassion, meditation, and lifestyle. It could be the best holiday destination if you are seeking a calm environment.
So if you are really looking for a vacation tour of some of the beautiful and historical places in Nepal with significance for Buddhism, the Buddhist Circuit would be the best place to go on holiday for you. Thus, without spending many days, you can visit many Buddhist sites in Nepal. Visiting usually continues throughout the year, but it is the best place to go in October.
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Outline Itinerary
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Day 1.Arrival Kathmandu.
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Day 2.Visit Boudhanath stupa and Namo Buddha.
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Day 3.Visit Kapan Monastery and Pharping
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Day 4.Fly to Bhairawaha [45min]/Drive to Lumbini.
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Day 5.Sightseeing tour.
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Day 6.Fly back to Kathmandu.
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Day 7.Drive to Maratika (Halesi) [233kms/8 hrs.].
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Day 8.Drive back to Kathmandu.
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Day 9.Final departure.
Includes & Excludes
- Assistance upon arrival by our office representative.
- All airport transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation with breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu and Lumbini and Halesi.
- Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary.
- Local English speaking guide during the sightseeing tour.
- Monumental entrance fees
- Airfare for the sector Kathmandu / Bhairawaha / Kathmandu with airport transfers.
- Surface transfers Bhairawaha/Lumbini / Bhairawaha with necessary vehicle retention.
- Applicable hotel and government taxes presently 24.3%.
- Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance.
- International air fare and taxes.
- Items and expenses of personal nature.
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
- Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, landslides, domestic flight delays due to weather, political disturbance and strikes etc.
- Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost inclusion.
- Tipping amount.
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