SPIRIT OF NEPAL
Duration : 6 days / 5 nights
Asides
from a discovery of harmony of Buddhism and
Hinduism in and around the Kathmandu Valley,
you are granted a chance to trace back to the
life of the "Enlightened One" or the
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism in Lumbini,
which is believed to be a birthplace of Buddha.
The remains of stupa, monasteries as well as
the important archeological sites make Lumbini
this scared pilgrimage site among Buddhists
from around the world. Visiting here you will
absorb a relaxing atmosphere of tranquility
of around the world.
Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu,
you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and
then you will be transferred to your hotel.
Our guide will explain briefly the program upon
arrival at hotel.
Day 2 : Kathmandu
It's an experience not to be missed - wake up
in the early morning to witness the beautiful
sunrise outlook from the resort before breakfast
serving. The next, we head for Kathmandu and
keep half day valley sightseeings with Kathmandu
Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then
the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple,
house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swoyambhunath,
a stupa on the top of hill - from here you can
overlook the scenery of Kathmandu Valley. We
then visit Patan, a famous city features of
arts and crafts - the highlight of trip is the
Shikara (Krishna Temple), Patan Durbar with
Royal bath, Hiranya Varna Mahavir (Buddhist
Monastery)
Day 3 : Kathmandu - Lumbini
After breakfast, we travel overland from Kathmandu
to the Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha,
where has been revered as the place of holy
pilgrimage. Lumbini has been included as a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO - if the time permits,
we take you to visit Manakamana Temple, believed
as the wish fulfilling goddess by cable car.
Upon arrival Lumbini, we transfer you to the
hotel, check-in and then we go walking through
the Sacred Lumbini Garden where the Buddha was
born converges on the Ashoka pillar, visit the
Maya Devi Temple with its bas-relief sculpture
depicting Maya Devi holding on with her right
hand to a branch of pipal tree and giving birth
to the infant Buddha who stand up on a lotus
pedestal.
Day 4 : Lumbini
After breakfast, we begin the trip by driving
away, 27km west of Lumbini; visit the important
archaeological site, Tilaurkot, the ancient
palace of King Suddodha (Siddhartha Gautam's
father), where the Buddha spent his formative
years as a Shakya Prince. Allow yourself for
a moment to wander around and soak the atmosphere.
There's a museum nearby, The Kapilvastu Museum;
the pottery, jewelry and ornaments are gathered
in-house. End up the remarkable tour in Tilaurkot
by visiting the shrines, monasteries and stupa
near the sacred garden.
Day 5 : Lumbini - Kathmandu
After breakfast, we leave Lumbini by road and
back to Kathmandu. Check-in at hotel, rest of
the day is at your own leisure.
Day 6 : Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, rest of day is at leisure until
we pick you up at the hotel and then transfer
to airport for your next stop.
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