LUMBINI BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE

KATHMANDU – LUMBINI

Duration: 05 Nights 06 Days

Tour Summary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu – Lumbini

Day 03: Lumbini Monastic Zone Sightseeing

Day 04: Lumbini – Tilaurakot – Lumbini

Day 05: Lumbini – Devdaha – Kathmandu

Day 06: Departure

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu followed by meet and assist and hotel transfer. Later, visit Boudhanath Stupa for prayers and circumambulation. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu – Lumbini (B)

Early morning departure by road to Lumbini. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the sacred Maya Devi Temple and the Sacred Garden. Overnight stay in Lumbini.

Day 03: Lumbini Monastic Zone Sightseeing (B)

Full day exploring the Lumbini Monastic Zone, including international monasteries representing different Buddhist traditions, along with time for meditation and reflection. Overnight stay in Lumbini.

Day 04: Lumbini – Tilaurakot – Lumbini (B)

Excursion to Tilaurakot, the ancient capital of Kapilvastu and childhood home of Prince Siddhartha. Visits to Kudan and Niglihawa are included before returning to Lumbini. Overnight stay in Lumbini.

Day 05: Lumbini – Devdaha – Kathmandu (B)

Visit Devdaha, the maternal home of Queen Maya Devi. After sightseeing, return to Kathmandu by road. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 06: Departure (B)

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for onward journey.

Tour Cost Inclusive of:

1. Airport arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu by private vehicle
2. All surface transfers and sightseeing by dedicated, well-maintained private vehicle as per group size
3. Accommodation in standard category hotels, lodges, or guesthouses on twin or double sharing basis
4. Daily breakfast at all overnight locations as per hotel policy
5. Experienced driver for the entire tour duration
6. All vehicle-related expenses including fuel, tolls, parking, and driver allowances
7. Basic assistance at pilgrimage sites for smooth darshan and movement
8. All applicable government taxes and service charges

Tour cost Excludes:

1. International and domestic airfare
2. Lunches, dinners, and any meals other than those specifically mentioned under inclusions
3. Personal expenses including laundry, telephone calls, beverages, snacks, and minibar charges
4. Entry fees to temples, monasteries, monuments, hot springs, and sightseeing points unless explicitly stated
5. Travel insurance, medical expenses, and emergency evacuation costs
6. Tips and gratuities for drivers, guides, hotel staff, or service personnel
7. Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions sectionAnything of personal nature (i.e., laundry, telephone calls, liquors etc)
8. Expenses arising from weather conditions, road blockages, landslides, border delays, or other force majeure situations

*Cost is based on a minimum of 10 passengers so the costs will be subject to revison if and when the number of passengers increase or decrease and all the costs provided above are subject to availability.. Also the itinerary is tentative and might be modified as per the weather or the prevalent situation at the time of trip