Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour: Explore Spiritual Sites in Nepal!!
A Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal offers a profound journey through ancient spiritual sites and cultural landmarks. It takes visitors to Buddhist religious sites, focusing on the spiritual aspirations of Buddhism. The tour begins in Kathmandu, where you visit tranquil monasteries, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, and experience Buddhist chants and prayer flags. You also visit Kapan and Nomobuddha, where it is believed that Buddha offered himself to feed tiger cubs.
This Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour ends in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, where the sacred garden and Maya Devi Temple stand as enduring symbols of enlightenment, Ashoka Pillar, and bathing pond. Immerse yourself in the spiritual essence of Nepal, encountering monks in meditation and participating in traditional rituals that echo through centuries of devotion. This pilgrimage offers not just a physical voyage but a profound inward journey towards enlightenment and inner peace.
Trip Overview
Duration: 05 Days 
Trip Type: Group 
Accomodation: Hotel / Resort 
Start: Kathmandu
End: Kathmandu 
Meals: BB Plan
Group Sizes: Min. 2 Pax to Max. 10 Pax Outline Itinerary
Kathmandu (Arrival) – Transfer to Hotel (Private Transfer)
Kathmandu
Kathmandu – Lumbini (Fly- Flight Transfer)
Lumbini – Kathmandu (Fly- Flight Transfer) – Namobuddha – Kathmandu (Drive - Private Transfer)
Kathmandu (Departure)
Price Inclusion
- Airport transfers (Domestic/ International) on a tourist vehicle
- Private tourist vehicle for sightseeing
- Domestic flight ticket (Kathmandu / Lumbini / Kathmandu)
- Entire accommodation during the tour – 4 nights at hotel in Kathmandu, and 1 night at hotel in Lumbini.
- Hotel Breakfast during the stay at Kathmandu, and Lumbini
- Experienced, government licensed, English-speaking or another language trekking/tour guide
- Monument entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
- All government taxes and administrative expenses
- Local staff insurances
Price Exclusion
- International flight tickets and Nepal Entry Visa
- Personal travel insurance
- Any expenses of a personnel nature, e.g., telephone calls, laundry, table drinks, etc.
- Any Tips to Guides, Drivers, and Trekking Staffs
- Any entrance fees for cameras and video cameras at the monuments
- Any other services not mentioned above
- Cost of any emergency evacuation, strikes, etc.
Detail Itinerary
Expand AllKathmandu (Arrival) – Transfer to Hotel (Private Transfer)
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, our representative will be waiting at the airport for your welcome. Then board a private vehicle and be transferred to your hotel. Check into your hotel and rest after your journey. Your guide briefs you regarding the Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour.
Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore ancient temples and vibrant markets and experience the unique atmosphere of Nepalese urban life.
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you will have a full day sightseeing in the different peaceful monasteries near Kathmandu valley.
At first, you will visit Boudhanath Stup, where you will grab an opportunity to learn about Tibetan Buddhism. Boudhanath is the largest dome-shaped stupa in Nepal, where the practices of Buddhism can be experienced at their best. Then your tour continues to Kapan Monastery and fulbari Monastery, where you will experience the daily lifestyle of monks and nuns.
After exploring the monasteries, you will drive towards Soyambhunath, which is also called Monkey Temple. Soyambhunath Temple is one of the ancient holy sites for both Hindus and Buddhist and during your visit, you witness monks chanting.
Kathmandu – Lumbini (Fly- Flight Transfer)
In the early morning flight, you will fly towards Lumbini, a birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. During this scenic flight, you will witness beautiful mountains and changes into plain landscapes because Lumbini lies in the Terai region.
After 35 minutes of scenic flight, you will reach Lumbini, birthplace, of lord Buddha. The, you will be escorted towards your hotel and get some rest. After your lunch, you will have a half day sightseeing tour in Lumbini. You will visit visit Lumbini Garden, Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and many more monasteries made by different countries. During your visit to Lumbini, you will learn about the invaluable culture attached to Buddhism.
Lumbini – Kathmandu (Fly- Flight Transfer) – Namobuddha – Kathmandu (Drive - Private Transfer)
After breakfast, you will visit the peace pagoda before heading towards the airport. Your flight duration will be around 35 minutes.
Once you reach Kathmandu, you will be escorted towards your hotel and have lunch. Then, you will drive towards Namobuddha, where you will get the Himalayan panorama of Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, Langtang, Shishapangma, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Number and Rolwaling etc. Not only in Himalayan views, Namobuddha is a scared pilgrimage site for buddhist people.
You will visit the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Moastery which is the main attraction of this place. After exploring the area, you will drive back to Kathmandu and then escorted towards your hotel.
Kathmandu (Departure)
Your Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour ends today.
Depending on your flight schedule, our representative will escort you towards the airport. Before your fight schedule starts, you may have some free time in Kathmandu for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Why you'll love this trip
- Explores ancient spiritual sites and cultural landmarks.
- Visiting tranquil monasteries like; Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kapan, Nomobuddha, which offers spiritual immersion, meditation, and traditional rituals.
- Explore Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha, with sacred garden, Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and bathing pond.
- Participate in Buddhist rituals, ceremonies, and discussions led by revered monks and lamas to gain insights into Nepalese Buddhist traditions and practices.
