Nepal Buddhist Culture Tour  |  8 Days

Outline Itinerary:

• 1Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu-transfer to hotel. A= Accommodation L=Lunch B= Breakfast D=Dinner Namaste and Welcome to Kathmandu. Representative of Good Vibe Adventure greets you at the international airport. Then you will be transferred at the hotel. After check-in at the hotel, refresh and rest yourselves. We will briefly explain our tour program in the evening. O/N at Hotel. (A)
• 2Day 2: Visit Boudhanath and Kapan Monastery. After breakfast, we drive to the Buddhanath Stupa. It is a Buddhist pilgrimage site and the greatest Stupa in the Asia, built in the 17th century. It is surrounded by the resident of Tibetan Buddhist communities. You can feel the real sense of Buddhism around here. After visiting here, we move to Kapan Monastery at Kapan. It is popular as Mahayana Buddhism, who follows Gelug tradition. It is an artistic monastery guided by Zopa Rinpoche. Then drive back to hotel. O/N at Hotel. (A, B)
• 3Day 3: Visit Swoyambhunath and Drive to Pokhara. After breakfast, we get set to visit Swoyambhunath, which is also popular as Monkey temple. This Stupa lies on the top of the hill. The golden temple on the hill top is followed by 365 steps which is significant in Buddhism. It is a good viewpoint of the Kathmandu valley and visitors can have the spectacular sun set views from here. After a visit to Swoyambhunath, we drive all the way to Pokhara for 6 hours. O/N at Hotel. (A,B)
• 4Day 4: Visit World Peace Pagoda, Malepatan Gumba, Hyangja Tibetan Refugee Camp. Today, we visit the Buddhist heritages in this beautiful city of Pokhara. World Peace Pagoda was built by a Japanese organization above the Fewa Lake. The place also offers the scenic views of the green hills. After the visit of Peace Pagoda, we visit Malepatan Monastery. It is also a fine art and sacred place of Buddhists. Then we drive to Hyanhja, where the Tibetan Refugee Camp lies. Travelers have an opportunity to feel their real life, food and traditions. Then, drive back to hotel. O/N at Hotel. (A,B)
• 5Day 5: Drive to Lumbini. After having breakfast at hotel, we start our scenic drive to Lumbini. It takes about 6-7 hours from the natural city- Pokhara. Now we are entering into the Terai region, which is a flat land. The climatic is generally warm and humid. After a long drive we arrive at Lumbini. Check-in at the hotel and have a rest. O/N at Hotel. (A, B)
• 6Day 6: Explore day at Lumbini. Today, we explore the birth place of Lord Buddha, ancient heritages and Buddhist Monasteries for the whole day. It has got long history related to Buddhism and many records are still preserved safely in the museum. Kapilvastu is a place in Lumbini, where Buddha was born around 6th century B.C. There are still archaeological excavations going on in search of further facts and evidences. Lumbini Garden, the Mayadevi Temple, Pushkarni Pool and other various temples built by the followers of Lord Buddha are the major attractions of Lumbini excursion. Return back to the hotel. O/N at Hotel. (A, B)
• 7Day 7: Drive back to Kathmandu. After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Kathmandu for about 7-8 hours. This is a scenic drive with Himalayan views, Rivers and Jungles. After the arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. Walk around the local market in the evening. O/N at Hotel. (A, B)
• 8Day 8: Final Departure. Today, it’s your final day of the trip in Nepal. On your airport time, Good Vibe Adventure will bid farewell and wish for safe journey. Or if you have extra activities in Nepal then we make the further trip.