Lumbini Tour
Lumbini is the sacred place where Lord Buddha was born in 623 BC. It is located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal, testified by the inscription on the pillar erected by the Mauryan Emperor Asoka in 249 BC. Lumbini is one of the holiest places of the Buddhist religion. It also remains to contains important evidence about the nature of Buddhist pilgrimage centers from as early as the 3rd century BC.
The archaeological remains of the Buddhist viharas (monasteries) and stupas (memorial shrines) from the 3rd century BC to the 15th century AD provide important evidence about the nature of Buddhist pilgrimage centers from a very early period. The Lumbini Tour provides an opportunity to visit and explore the holiest place of Buddhism and the different heritage sites.
The Ancient Monument Preservation Act 1956 protects the property site. The site is also managed by the Lumbini Development Trust, an autonomous and non-profit organization. The government of Nepal owns the entire property.
Day 01: Arrival
Day 02: Full-day city tour
Day 03: Drive to Lumbini
Day 04: Lumbini Sightseeing
Day 05: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 06: Departure
Day 01: Kathmandu(1,350m/4,428ft)
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Meetings and assistance at the airport. You will be welcomed with Khada (Tibetan silk scarf) or flower garland outside the arrival terminal gate by our representative. You will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing(4 – 6hr) Half-day tour of old Kathmandu city, its Durbar square, myriad of temples, including the temple residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari. Proceed on to Swayambhunath Stupa. Swayambhunath is a Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2000 years old. It is perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offers a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu City. Afternoon, Patan, also known as Lalitpur or the “city of beauty,” is the oldest city in the valley. A great center both of the Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts & crafts with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Welcome dinner in evening. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
Included Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
Day 03: Drive to Lumbini (321km/6 – 8hrs)
After Breakfast, drive to Lumbini. Overnight in hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Lumbini Sightseeing
After Breakfast, a guided tour to Mayadevi Temple, cultural sites, museum, and Monastic zone. Overnight in hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Lumbini Sightseeing
After breakfast, drive to visit the religious and archaeological sites of Tilaurakot, Gotihawa, Kudan, Niglihara and Sagarhawa. Tilaurakot is the ancient Kapilavastu – the capital of Shakyas, where Buddha spent his first 29 years. Kudan was where Buddha was received by his father after his access to enlightenment. King Suddhodana specially built the Kudan (Nigrodharma Park) for the accommodation of the Buddha and his followers. Gotihawa is the birthplace of Krakuchanda Buddha. Niglihawa is where Kanakmuni Buddha was born. Sagarhawa is the archaeological findings as “place of the massacre of the Shakyas”. In the evening, drive back to the hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 06: Lumbini – Kathmandu
After early breakfast, check out and drive to visit religious and archaeological sites at Devdaha and Ramagram. Devdaha is the ancient capital of the Koliya kingdom. It is the maternal hometown of Queen Mayadevi (mother), Prajapati Gautami (stepmother), Princess Yasodhara (consort) and where Prince Siddhartha had spent his childhood. Ramgrama is the brick mound on the bank of the Jharahi River. It is a seven meter-high brick stupa consisting of the relic (one of the eight astha dhatu) of Lord Buddha. The Stupa was built by the king of Ramgrama, who was the eighth king to obtain the Buddha’s relics. After sightseeing, drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight in hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Departure Free till departure.
Transfer to the airport to connect to the international flight. We thank you and appreciate you for choosing Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure as your travel organizer. Have a safe flight. Namaste !!
Included meals: Breakfast
What Is Included
- Private vehicle
- 3-star catagory hotel in Kathmandu and Lumbini with breakfast
- Welcome dinner
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking guide
- Medical kit
- All government and local taxes
What Is Not Included
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and Dinner
- International flights
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide
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