Buddhist pilgrimage tour is a 6 days Kathmandu Lumbini tour, a pilgrimage tour to the Buddhist shrines in Nepal. Lumbini known as the birthplace of Lord Buddha around the world is located in the southern district of Rupandehi & is about 290 kilometers from Kathmandu and takes a minimum of 7 hours continuous drive. But if you are not fond of a long drive, a 35 minutes scenic flight to Lumbini from Kathmandu can provide you with a breathtaking experience in this Lumbini tour package. Bhairahawa Airport is the nearest airport to Lumbini for taking the flight.
Buddhists' pilgrimage tour in Nepal means the Lumbini tour. Lumbini has been listed as one of the best Asian destinations to visit in 2018, by Lonely Planet’s 2018 ‘Best in Asia’ list. Lumbini was granted a UNESCO world heritage status in 1997. Lumbini attracts thousands of visitors all around the year. Droves of people that visit the place every year show that Buddha and his teachings are as relevant in today’s world as they were in Buddha’s time. In fact, the ambitious plans set in motion by the Nepal government to develop Lumbini into a world religious and cultural site only indicate that Lumbini’s global stature as a world Buddhist center is only going to grow.
Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, numerous monasteries, and stupas are among the major attractions of the place. Kathmandu Lumbini Tour is the quintessential Lumbini tour package that will let you know in some detail about Nepal’s most well-known national luminary, his birthplace, and his teachings. The peace garden, international Monastics Zone, Siddhartha pond where Buddha was bathed after his birth, Mahayana monastery, Lumbini garden, Ramagrama, the maternal hometown of Buddha are also some of the best places to visit in Lumbini.
Highlights
- Get enlightened spiritually by visiting the birthplace of Gautam Buddha
- Explore Lumbini major attractions- Ashoka Pillar, Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini Peace Garden, Siddhartha Pond
- Explore International Monastics Zone, Lumbini museum, Mahayana monastery
- Explore Tilaurakot where Buddha spent the first 29 years of his life
- Visit Buddhist shrines in Kathmandu - Swayambhunath & Namo Budhha
- Visit the world's largest Buddhist stupa - Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Ramagrama, the maternal hometown of Buddha
The 6 days Lumbini tour package starts from Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour to the major Buddhist Pilgrimage sites which are also the UNESCO-listed heritage sites in Kathmandu. Swaymbhunath, Bouddhanath, and Namobuddha are the main Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Kathmandu covered by our 6 days pilgrimage tour. Some more Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Kathmandu are Patan Mahabuddha temple in Patan Durbar Square, Kapan Monastery, White Gumba, Pharping Monastery, This tour covers 2 nights 3 days tour in Lumbini and 3 nights 4 days in Kathmandu.
