Buddhist Sites Tour

Lumbini
It is the birth of place of Lord Buddha and has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It is small town in the southern Terai plains of Nepal, where the ruins of the old city can still be seen. At the age of 84, he left this world with thousands of followers to keep Buddhism alive. Lumbini has since been a holy ground for Buddhists all over the world. The restored garden and surroundings of Lumbini have the remains of many of the ancient stupas and monasteries. A large stone pillar erected by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC bears an inscription about the birth of the Buddha. An important part of Lumbini is the temple of Maya Devi. It has stone image of Maya Devi giving birth to Lord Buddha as she holds onto a branch.
An important archeological site near Lumbini, Kapilvastu evokes the ancient palace where Lord Buddha spent his formative years. Scattered foundations of the palace are abundant and archeologists have by now discovered 13 successive layers of human habitation dating back to the eighth century BC.

Access:
Siddhartha Highway connects Lumbini by road to Pokhara, Tansen and Kathmandu. Regular Flights from Kathmandu to Siddharthanagar, which is a 15 - 20 minute drive from Lumbini, connects Lumbini to the capital.

Itinerary B:- Kathmandu - Pokhara - Lumbini - Kathmandu - 7 Nights 8 Days
Day 01:
Arrival at Kathmandu transfers to Hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 02:
Katmandu city sightseeing place to visit Bouddha Nath , Copen Monastery, Swayambhu Nath stupa, Bonpo Monastery, Patan Golden Temple (Varna Mahabihar) back to hotel, Overnight

Day 03:
Drive to Pokhara check in Hotel, overnight

Day 04:
Early in the morning sunrise trip to Sarankot back to Hotel. Afternoon Pokhara city sightseeing place to visit - Tibetan monastery, Seti River George. Tibetan Refugee camp, Devi's waterfall and Japanese stupa, Overnight

Day 05:
After breakfast drive to Lumbini Overnight

Day 06:
Lumbini sight seeing place to visit Japanese temple, Chinese temple, ASOKA PILLER , Vieatnam Temlpe Buddha birth place, Maya Garden and many more other Buddha stupa, back to hotel Overnight.

Day 07:
Back to Kathmandu, Overnight

Day 08:
Departure to onward Destination .