Nepal

India

Bhutan

Tibet

Temples and Monasteries

This tour includes Kathmandu valley with its three main cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur focusing on temples and Buddhists shrines and monasteries. Nepal is the Holy Land of Lord Pashupatinath and Gautam Buddha, where the Hindus and Buddhists have coexisted for centuries in total harmony. Gautam Buddha, the ‘light of Asia’, was born in Lumbini in Nepal’s southern plains, which makes Nepal a scared pilgrimage destination for all Buddhists as well. The Temple of Pashupatinath is Nepal’s most scared Hindu shrine and one of the four most important sites in the world for Shiva worshippers. Namo Buddha is the sacred Buddhist shrine is located at south-east and couple hours drive from Kathmandu where it is believed that anyone who worships here properly will get free from all kinds of evil spirits and their wills can be fulfilled.

Highlights: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Pashupatinath Temple

Bodhnath Stupa

Patan Durbar Square

Tibetan handicraft centre

Swoyambhunath Stupa

Buddhanilkantha temple

Changunarayan temple

Kopan monastery

Namobuddha

Lumbini

Tilaurakote

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to the Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu (B)
Morning, sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath Stupa.
Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square.

Day 03: Kathmandu (B)
Full day sightseeing tour of Budanilkantha temple, Bodhnath Stupa and Kopan Monastery.

Day 04: Kathmandu (B)
Full day sightseeing tour of Namobuddha temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple.

Day 05: Kathmandu - Lumbini (B)
Transfer to the domestic airport to connect the flight to Bhairahawa. Transfer to Lumbini.
Later, visit Lumbini Garden.

Day 06: Lumbini (B)
Excursion of Tilaurakote, childhood home of Lord Buddha, lies 25 kms west of Lumbini. Visit the ancient ruins of Tilaurakote.

Day 07: Lumbini - Kathmandu (B)
Transfer to Bhairahawa airport to connect the flight to Kathmandu.
Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Patan durbar Square.

Day 08: Kathmandu - Departure (B)
Free till departure. Transfer to the airport to connect the international flight.