Buddhist Circuit Tour of Nepal
8 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Visiting: Kathmandu, Patan Darbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhha, Namobuddha, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Lumbini, Sri Lanka Vihara - Lumbini श्रीलंका मन्दिर, Thai Monastery, Maya Devi Temple, Cambodian Monastery, World Peace Pagoda, Eternal Peace Flame, The Great Drigung Kagyu Lotus Stupa, Birthplace of Gautama Buddha, Ashoka Pillar, Myanmar Golden Temple, Sagrahawa, Nigalihawa, Kapilvastu, Kudan, Gotihawa
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SHETO001
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 499
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
VegetariansMeat
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
The Buddhist Circuit Tour of Nepal offers a captivating travel experience, thoughtfully tailored for those with limited time to explore this magnificent country. This unique itinerary encompasses the most renowned Buddhist destinations within Nepal. Often referred to as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Nepal holds a prominent position as one of the world's most significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Nepal, a land where Buddhism thrives as the second-largest religion, continues to be a hub for devout followers and practitioners. Here, you can immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Buddhist traditions. Nepal hosts three predominant branches of Buddhism: Theravada, Tibetan Vajrayana, and Newar Vajrayana, each characterized by its distinct rituals, monasteries, temples, and cultural nuances. Embark on a journey of your own choosing, where you can explore these diverse Buddhist practices at your own pace. Shepherd Holidays is here to facilitate your stay, guide you through visits to sacred sites, and provide opportunities for in-depth cultural experiences, allowing you to connect with Buddhism in a way that resonates with you. Are you interested to learn more about Buddhism? Buddhist Pilgrim Tour in Nepal is an 8 day tour which covers the most popular Buddhist destinations in Nepal. Nepal is the birth place of Lord Buddha and Nepal has been ranking one of the largest Buddhist pilgrim destinations in the world. As Buddhism is second largest religion in Nepal, you can still find societies believing and practicing Buddhism. There are major three types of Buddhism being practiced in Nepal – Therbad, Tibetan Vajrayan and Newar Vajrayan. All these types have their own rituals as well as monasteries, Temples and related cultures. You can simply come and explore them on your style. Shepherd Holidays will assist you to stay, visit and learn more as you wish. Buddhist Pilgrim Tour in Nepal is just set of 8 days tour starting from Sightseeing of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath in Kathmandu. You will reach Namobuddha in second day of your tour and spend your night. It is a symbolic place of 9 different Buddha. Next day you will back to Kathmandu and fly to Lumbini. You also have an option to drive to Lumbini, while driving you can explore more about Nepal and typical Nepali lifestyle. Your visit ends in Kathmandu after completing your tour of Tilaurakot, Kapilvastu, Sagarhawa, Gotihawa, Kudan and Niglihawa. If you wish to visit complete Buddhist Circuit Tour of Nepal & India following the footprint of Lord Buddha, please contact us.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu And Transfer To The Hotel
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Hotel or Similar Guest House
Meals Included: Welcome Drinks
After your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our airport representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can take a rest or explore the streets of Thamel nearby your hotel. In the evening, we will organize a short pre-trip meeting and introduce you with your tour and trekking guides, who will brief you about the preparations to be done for the trip.
Day 2 : Full Day Sightseeing Of Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu, Patan Darbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Hotel or Similar Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, at around 9am, our guide and driver will pick you from your hotel and you will go for the sightseeing of famous UNESCO world heritage sites around the valley.
Pashupatinath (World heritage site)
The world famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath is regarded as one of the holiest and oldest Hindu temple in the world. This temple is located 5km east from the city center at the bank of holy Bagmati River. Pashupatinath area is widely decorated by various ornaments dedicated to Lord Shiva. As followed by the Hindu Culture, the cremation of the dead is done in Pashupatinath area by the side of the bank of the holy Bagmati River.
Swyambhunath: Monkey temple (World heritage site)
Swyambhunath, also named as the monkey temple because it is surrounded by the monkeys all over the area. Famous for people following both Hinduism and Buddhism, this temple not only provides the cultural and religious aspects but also offers various arts, architecture and the magnificent view of the Kathmandu valley from the western side of its hillock. Swyambhunath Stupa is imprinted by the eye of Lord Buddha, which stands for peace and knowledge.
Bouddhanth (World heritage site)
Bouddhanath is the oldest and the largest stupa in the valley, which was built during the Licchhavi dynasty in the 5th century around 2500 years ago. Its old name is ‘Khasa’ but later it was changed to Bouddhanath by the government. You will find many Buddhist pilgrims and monks from Tibet and various places going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Patan Durbar Square (World heritage site)
Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of the Lalitpur city. The main attraction of Patan Durbar Square is the ancient royal Palace, where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. There are many temples and idols in this area. You can also explore the Newari lifestyle, food, and culture in the square and visit museums that contain many ancient items that have a lot of historical significance.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3 : Sightseeing Of Bhaktapur And Visit Namobuddha
Location: Namobuddha, Namobuddha, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Tourist Lodge/Hotel/Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you drive to Bhaktapur for sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square and then drive to Namobuddha. Namobuddha is famous Buddhist pilgrimage site located 40 km southeast of Kathmandu valley in Kavre district. Overnight in your hotel at Namobuddha.
Day 4 : Fly Or Drive To Lumbini (30 M Fly Or 6-7 Hrs Drive)
Location: Lumbini
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Hotel or Similar Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll proceed to Lumbini from Kathmandu. You have both options to whether fly or drive to Lumbini. This package price is based on Drive by a private vehicle. You can witness beautiful scene while flying. Rivers, Hills, Mountains, Valleys, Jungles, and many more can be observed while flying and you can see so closely the flat area of Terai and the paddy fields by road. You can see various animals including elephant roaming here and there nearby road. After arrival in Lumbini, you will be greeted by the management team of the hotel and the rest of the day is yours. Overnight at hotel
Day 5 : Full Day Sightseeing Of Lumbini
Location: Sri Lanka Vihara - Lumbini श्रीलंका मन्दिर, Thai Monastery, Maya Devi Temple, Cambodian Monastery, World Peace Pagoda, Eternal Peace Flame, The Great Drigung Kagyu Lotus Stupa, Birthplace of Gautama Buddha, Ashoka Pillar, Myanmar Golden Temple
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Hotel or Similar Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will proceed to sightseeing of Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha. You’ll explore Maya Devi Garden, Ashoka Pillar, Eternal Peace Lamp, Pushkar Pond, Chinese temple, Buddha birth place and many other religious and historical Buddha stupas. Overnight at hotel
Day 6 : Visit Kapilvastu, Sagarhawa, Gotihawa, Kudan And Niglihawa
Location: Sagrahawa, Nigalihawa, Kapilvastu, Kudan, Gotihawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Hotel or Similar Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will proceed to Visit other interesting Buddhist Sites near Lumbini. Tilaurakot at Kapilvastu is believed a capital place of then prince Siddharth who later became Buddha, had spent his 29 year. Sagarhawa, Gotihawa, Kudan and Niglihawa are the historic places of Buddhism in Nepal. Overnight at your hotel in Lumbini.
Day 7 : Fly Or Drive Back To Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Hotel or Similar Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we fly back or drive back to Kathmandu. This package price is based on drive by a private vehicle, you can take a flight in additional price. You can see the beauty of Nepal via your flight or drive.
Day 8 : Farewell/Departure Or You Can Extend The Trip
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is the last day of your trip. If you would like to stay in Nepal, you have many options which can be shared with you upon request. Else, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure. We thank you for the opportunity of being your travel partner and wish to serve you in your next vacation. Have a nice journey
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 star hotel or similar guest house
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Additional Services
All government taxes and official expenses
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Airport Transfers at Destination
we provide airport and hotel transfers in Kathmandu
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Fully Guided
We provide experienced, certified and helpful guide
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Meals
Breakfast
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Transport
Private Transportation throughout the trip
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Expenses of Ground Staffs
Salary, Food, Accommodation, Drinks, Transportation for Ground Staff including Guide and Driver
What's Not Included
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Nepal Entry Visa
You can get on arrival at airport
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Insurance
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International Travel
International air ticket
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Meals
Meals beside Breakfast
Accommodation
Tourist Hotels and Lodges
Check out our Q&As
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, they are well known in hospitality sector.
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How to get Nepal Visa?
You can get Nepal Visa, on arrival at airport. 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak Tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. Choice is yours. If you have obtained visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, then you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Nepal. ON Arrival Visas are 'Tourist Visas'. They bear multiple Re entry facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country. However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing required documents. Nationals of designated countries are requested to acquire Visa prior their arrival from their nearby Diplomatic missions (Embassies/consulates) of Nepal Government. Check the link to make sure your eligibility for visa 'On Arrival'. Once you arrive at the airport, please follow these simple procedures for Tourist Visa on Arrival. 1st Step Fill in ' Arrival Card ' Fill in Online ‘Tourist Visa ‘form ( you can fill it up prior to your arrival visiting official website of Department of Immigration / fill it up using Kiosk machines upon your arrival at the airport). If you fill it from the website, you will get submission Receipt with barcode, please print it out and bring it along for acquiring visa. It works for fifteen days and becomes invalid then after. If so, you will have to fill it up again. 2nd Step Make payment at the bank according to your visa requirement ( 15/30/90 Days) Get the receipt While you can use different modes of payments (at visa fees collection counter), we advise you to carry some cash to be on the safe side. Nationals of following countries are requested to acquire Visa prior their arrival from their nearby Diplomatic missions (Embassies/consulates) of Nepal Government. In other words these nationals won't get on arrival visa until and unless they have official letter issued from Ministry of Home Affiars Nepal. Nigeria Ghana Zimbabwe Swaziland Cameroon Somalia Liberia Ethiopia Iraq Palestine Afghanistan Syria Refugees with travel document On Arrival Visa Fee 15 Days – 30 USD 30 Days – 50 USD 90 Days – 125 USD 3rd Step Proceed to the Immigration Desk with your online form, payment receipts and your passport Hand in your documents to immigration officer for visa processing. He/she issues visa to you upon his/her satisfaction. Gratis Visa (Visa for Free) Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants: Children below 10 years Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizens (except Afghanistan) once in a given visa Year. Afghan citizens are eligible for Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa 'On Arrival'. Non Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder ( issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad) Chinese Nationals Officials from China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa waiver Agreement Visas of all kinds including ‘Gratis’ issued at the Airport are Tourist Visas. Contact Department of Immigration for extending your visa or changing the category of your visa. Tourist Visa extension can be done from Immigration Office, Pokhara too. Non tourist visa extension can be done only at Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a period of maximum one year (except business visa).
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change your date in advance. (For High altitude trips - 10 days, low altitude trips - 7 days and normal trips - 3 days)
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, We are working closely to conserve the endangered vultures in the bank of Kaligandaki River at Syangja, Palpa and Tanahun Districts of Nepal.
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