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 contain important evidence about the nature of Buddhist pilgrimage centers from as early as the 3rd century BC. The archaeological also remains of the Buddhist viharas (monasteries) and stupas (memorial shrines) from the 3rd century BC to the 15th century AD, provides important evidence about the nature of Buddhist pilgrimage centers from a very early period. Lumbini Tour provides an opportunity to visit and explore the holiest place of Buddhism and the different heritage sites.
Ancient Monument Preservation Act 1956 is protecting the property site. The site is also managing by the Lumbini Development Trust, an autonomous and non-profit making organization. A government of Nepal is owning 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 1: Kathmandu(1,350m/4,428ft) Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Meeting 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. Meals: Breakfast Day 2: Kathmandu 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, is perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offering a bird’s eye view of the Kathmandu City. Afternoon, tour of 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 at evening. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu Meals: Breakfast/Dinner DAY 3 : Drive to Lumbini (321km/8hrs) After Breakfast,drive to Lumbini.Overnight in hotel. Meals: Breakfast Day 4 : Lumbini Sightseeing After Breakfast, guided tour to Mayadevi Temple,cultural sites,museum and Monastic zone.Overnight in hotel. Meals: Breakfast Day 5: Lumbini Sightseeing After breakfast,drive to visit 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 birth place of Krakuchanda Buddha. Niglihawa is where Kanakmuni Buddha was born. Sagarhawa is the archaeological findings as “place of the massacre of the Shakyas”. At evening,drive back to hotel. Meals: Breakfast Day 6: 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 seven meter high brick stupa consisting of 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. Meals: Breakfast Day 7: Departure Free till departure. Transfer to the airport to connect 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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