8-Day Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal with Lumbini and Pokhara

8 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Embark on an enriching 8-day Buddhist pilgrimage tour across Nepal, tracing the spiritual footsteps of Lord Buddha from his birthplace in Lumbini to the ancient...

Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Lumbini, Patan · Languages: English, Hindi

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What's Included

Accommodation: 3 nights in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara on a bed and breakfast basis.
Accommodation: 2 nights in Lumbini on an all-inclusive (AP) basis.
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
All entrance fees.
Guide services throughout the tour.

Not Included

Tips.
Expenses of a personal nature.
Anything not mentioned above.

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Check in to the hotel and settle in. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Kathmandu.
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Day 02

Drive to Lumbini and Visit the Sacred Birthplace of Buddha

Have breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Check in to your hotel and have lunch. Visit the Lumbini World Heritage Site, including Maya Devi Temple, Holy Pond, Bodhi Tree, and Ashoka Pillar. Meditate under the Bodhi Tree to purify the body and mind. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel in Lumbini.
3

Day 03

Lumbini Monasteries and Tilaurakot Excursion

Have breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Chinese Temple and other monasteries in Lumbini. Proceed to Tilaurakot, the ancient capital of the Sakya Kingdom and childhood home of Prince Siddhartha. Learn about the historical and archaeological significance of the site. Return to the hotel for lunch. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 04

Scenic Drive to Pokhara and Phewa Lake Boating

Eat breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Pokhara, a city known for its lakes and Himalayan views. Drive through scenic landscapes, including forests, rivers, and views of the Annapurna mountain range. Stop for lunch along the way (at your own expense). Arrive in Pokhara and enjoy boating on Phewa Lake, with a visit to Tal Barahi Temple. Check in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 05

Sunrise at Sarangkot and Pokhara Sightseeing

Depart early to visit Sarangkot for panoramic sunrise views of the Himalayas. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit Davis Falls and hike to the World Peace Pagoda. Enjoy free time in the afternoon (meals at your own expense). Stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 06

Return to Kathmandu via Scenic Drive

Have breakfast and begin the scenic drive back to Kathmandu. Stop for lunch en route (at your own expense). Visit Swayambhunath Stupa and stroll through Thamel Street upon arrival. Check in to the hotel. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 07

Kathmandu Valley Heritage Exploration

Eat breakfast at the hotel. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Proceed to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world. Explore Patan Durbar Square, rich in Newar architecture and heritage. Have lunch and dinner on your own. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 08

Departure from Kathmandu

Eat breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.