Overview

Trip Highlights

Swayambhunath, the sacred stupa is considered self originated Buddhist shrine
Boudhanath, one of the world’s biggest stupa
Kapan monastery, the world renown Tibetan monastery
Get taste of Tibetan atmosphere around Boudhanath
Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism
Vist Buddhist Monasteries, archaeological sites and monuments in Lumbini
Tilaurakot. explore the archaelogical excavation and old monuments at Tilaurakot, the palace of King Suddodhan, the father of Lord Buddha
Many ancient monasteries, Buddhist shrines in Bhaktapur and Patan city

The Kathmandu Valley contains three royal cities - Kathmandu; Patan and Bhaktapur. Kirtipur and Thimi are two other smaller municipalities. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Valley.
The Valley was once a lake. According to legend, a Buddhist saint named Manjushree drained out the waters by slashing a passage through the hills and peopled it with his followers. Over the millenniums, a refined urban civilization emerged, built on a unique synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism. Dynasties came and went. Commerce and crafts flourished. Its religious Newar inhabitants built fabulous cities and artistic temples that are unmatched in the Himalayan region.
Thamel-As you browse through the shops of Thamel, you will marvel at the different assortment of goods being sold. Whenever you look, you see on display different kinds of wood and metal works, attractive masks, antiques, "rice papers" calendars, etc. A wide selection of garments, from stylish coats to light summer dresses are also exhibited for the shopper and items variety doesn't stop here. Many tailoring shops sell T-shirts with embroidered dragon motifs, the Third eye, Tin Tin in Tibet, the Yeti and other interesting characters as well as outlandish slogans. If you have your own logo or design then you can make special order. Numerous curios sell strange trinkets? and beautifully painted boxes and antiques and jewelry shops have precious gems for sale. Hand woven carpets are eye-catchers and you can purchase delicately painted thankas as wall hangings to adorn your living room back home.
Boudhanath- This colossal stupa, one of the biggest in the world, is situated eight kilometres east of the capital. Like Swayambhu, the stupa is inset on four sides with the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha gazing in each direction. Built on a huge octagonal base, the stupa is also inset with prayer wheels. It is common to see dozens of worshippers constantly perambulating the stupa while taking care to spin each of the sacred prayer wheels. Around the stupa are various smaller shrines and the houses of important Lamas (Buddhist priests). The stupa takes an added importance at all the Buddhist festivals when Buddhists come from all over the country to take part in the sacred rituals.

Swayambhu- Swayambhu is said to be two thousand years old, making it one of the world's oldest and most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. The Chaitya (Stupa) which forms the main structure, is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The temple is situated three kilometres west of Kathmandu city, and stands on the Valley. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and pagoda temples.
Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Square teems with life as vendor’s children tourists and other crowed around the temple of the Living Goddess Kumari Goddess Taleju and the Kastamandap Resthouse. Many pay homage to the monuments of Kal Bhairab Lord Hanuman and to the images of Shiva and Parbati. The buildings here are the greatest achievement of the Malla dynasty and they resulted from the great rivalry between the three palaces of kathmandu Patan and Bhakatpur. Most wood carvings statues and architecture in this area are exceptionally fine. Kathmandu became the seat of Valley’s royalty when King Jayasthiti Malla unified the valley in the 14th century (although it was divided later by his descendants). The Malla kings’ royal palace was located at Hanuman Dhoka, and it is still retained as the ceremonial palace of the present Shah dynasty. Although the present King Birendra does not reside there, important traditional royal ceremonies including the crowning of the king are still conducted at Hanuman Dhoka.

Pokhara,This important industrial and tourist town provides fantastic views of the Annapurna mountains to the north and is the obvious place to organize your Annapurna trek; find travel companions and guides and buy equipment. Once the trek is finished spend a few days resting here as the list of hotels and restaurants is endless. At 780 meters above sea level, April through September can be very hot but one can always cool off in the beautiful Phewa Taal (Phewa Lake) or spend time in one of nearby Sarangkot's hotels (at 1500 m.a.s.l). Most tourist activity takes place around the lake, at Damside (Pardi), the southern-most tip of the lake or at Lakeside (Baidam), further north. These are actually suburbs of Pokhara as the town center itself lies three or four kilometers further northeast. The shops in the main shopping area of Mahendrapul are well stocked and you'll find just about anything you may need here. Unless you are planning some more obscure travel activity, outside of Kathmandu this is the place you'll probably spend most time.

Tansen Bazar the headquarters of palpa district , a fascinating center form historical, cultural, religious, geographical natural and tourists view points, is situated at an altitude of 1,371 meters above the sea level on the lap of picturesque Shreenagar hill. Historically, it has enjoyed a strategic position on the trade and pilgrim rout between the hill and the plains. Unique geographical location , climate, Zigzag and cobbled streets, attractive Newari buildings pagoda style temple shrines and stupas, attractive Durbar hate typical Mahar village fascinating panoramic scenes etc. abundant in Tansen Bazar

Lumbini - the birth place of Lord Buddha and the founder of Buddhism, known as Buddha or the enlightened one. This is confirmed by the existence of an inscribed pillar erected 318 years after the event by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka, who visited Lumbini in 245 BC and left a number of his famous inscribed pillars in the region.

Sacred Garden : Which is spread over 8 sq.km possesses all the treasures of the historic area. It has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. This is the place where Lord Buddha was born. The site is marked by Ashoka Stone Pillar which has an engraved inscription identifying the spot as the birth place of LORD BUDDHA. On one side of the pillar is the MAYADEVI TEMPLE the temple of the mother of Lord Buddha. Recent excavations have turned up a stone bearing Foot Prints of Lord Buddha.

The Puskerni Pond: Located south of the Ashokan Pillar is the pond where Queen Mayadevi the mother of Lord Buddha is believed to have taken a bath before giving birth to LORD BUDDHA. Many countries have built TEMPLES, MONASTERIES OR STUPA in Sacred Garden in the international Monastery Zone and there has been global initiative to promote the place Lumbini.

Short Itinerary

ITINERARY,
Day 01: Arrives in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu
Day 03:Kathmandu-Pokhara(B)
Day 04: Drive to Lumbini, Overnight in Hotel, Lumbini.
Day 05: Visit Lumbini Garden & Surroundings, Overnight in Hotel, Lumbini
Day 06: Lumbini-Kushinagar

Itinerary Detail

The Buddhist Circuits are the Places of all High Significance Holy Sites of Buddhism; where Lord Buddha was born, attained Enlightenment, preached first Sermon and reached Nirvana.
ITINERARY,
Day 01: Arrives in Kathmandu.
Pick up from airport and transfer to Hotel.
The Kathmandu Valley contains three royal cities - Kathmandu; Patan and Bhaktapur. Kirtipur and Thimi are two other smaller municipalities. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Valley.

The Valley was once a lake. According to legend, a Buddhist saint named Manjushree drained out the waters by slashing a passage through the hills and peopled it with his followers. Over the millenniums, a refined urban civilization emerged, built on a unique synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism. Dynasties came and went. Commerce and crafts flourished. Its religious Newar inhabitants built fabulous cities and artistic temples that are unmatched in the Himalayan region.

After check in visit to Boudhanath temple. Boudha Nath Temple- the world’s largest stupa; a sight of great reneration to the Buddhist. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu
Full day tour to various popular Buddhist sites in the Valley will be organized for you. You'll visit Swoyambhu Nath Stupa, Kapan Monastery and several other Buddhist shrines, Vihars and spots. Overnight in Kathmandu.
PM: After Lunch, drive to Pharping village - 18 Kms.- 1hour drive, where you'll visit various monasteries, temple of Vajra Jogini, recently built Stupas, temple of Shesh Narayan and a cave of Padma Sambhawa. Drive back to Kathmandu in the evening.
Day 03::Kathmandu-Pokhara(B)
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara. Pokhara-one of the most picturesque valley in Nepal, 200 km / 6 hour  under the shadow of the Annapurna/Machhapuchhre Himalayan range. A rare combination of snow-clad mountains, crystal clear lakes, streams, villages inhabited by friendly ethnic tribes.
Upon arrival check in. and half day city tours  of davis fall,Bindhabasini Temple, Gupteshwore cave, one can boat in Fewa lake / walk around lake side market on own at free time . Over night at Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 04: Drive to Lumbini, Overnight in Hotel, Lumbini.
Morning hike to World peace stupa. Back to hotel, breakfats and then drive to Lumbini about  180 Kms and it takes about 7/8 hours scenic drive passes through various interesting high-way settlements, fields. The journey is rewarding as it offers the interior beauty of Nepal.
En-route stops at Tansen a hill statiuon for lunch.
Day 05: Visit Lumbini Garden & Surroundings, Overnight in Hotel, Lumbini
Lumbini - the birth place of Lord Buddha and the founder of Buddhism, known as Buddha or the enlightened one. This is confirmed by the existence of an inscribed pillar erected 318 years after the event by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka, who visited Lumbini in 245 BC and left a number of his famous inscribed pillars in the region.
Day 06: Lumbini-Kushinagar or to Kathmandu then to home
After breakfast departure

Date And Cost

AVAILABILITY OPTIONS

Cost Includes

1. Arrival/Departure transfers
2. Private transport
3. English speaking local guide
4. Accommodation in below hotels on BB basis and on twin share basis
5. All entrance fee for mentioned places.
6. All applicable hotel taxes 
    

Cost Excludes

Tips, personal expenses such as bottled drinks, laundry, tour escort,any insurance etc
Air ticket Home-Kathmandu-Home

Equipment List

No need

Altitude Sickness

easy tours