Buddhist Monastery Tour

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Buddhist Monastery Tour

Nepal

Pilgrimage Tour

Nepal is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Kathmandu was the center of Buddhist studies and practices during the Buddha era. The Emperor Ashoka from India greatly spread Buddhism in this region. After Buddha, several branches of Buddhism emerged that can be observed and learned in Kathmandu. Bouddhanath and Swoyambhunath are popular UNESCO World Heritage sites. Around Swoyambhunath and Bouddhanath, several monasteries practice Buddhism in different forms. Some follow Bajrayan, Mahayana, and many other forms of Buddhism. Buddhist Monastery tour also includes meditation and healing. In the Valley, there are popular monasteries like Kapan Gumba, Seto Gumba, Pharping Gumba, Asuro Cave, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Kirtipur, and Namobuddha Monastery. Those places are sacred to every Buddhist. This tour is available around the year for those who wish to meditate in the monastery and learn the spirits of Buddhism.

Quick Facts

Country : Nepal

Buddhist Monastery Tour Highlights

The tour begins from the iconic Swoyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). From Swoyambhu Hill, Enjoy a 360-degree view of Kathmandu Valley.
Visit one of the largest Stupas in the world, i.e. Bouddhanath
Meditate in the hilltop Tibetan Monastery- Kapan Gompa
Visit Pharping Monastery and Asuro cave
Visit Golden Temple and Namobuddha Monastery (Thrangu Tashi Yangtse)
Visit Lumbini, Maya Devi Temple

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in TIA, Kathmandu

One of our office representatives will welcome you to the TIA premises and assist you in transferring to the hotel. In the evening, there will be a brief discussion of the Tour plan followed by dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Full-Day Kathmandu City Tour (Bouddhanath Stupa, Kapan Gumba, Jamchen Bijaya Stupa, and Swoyambhunath Stupa)

We start our Buddhist Monastery tour from Swoyambhunath Stupa in the morning. We will observe the entire Kathmandu City from a hilltop of Swambhunath premises. Swoyambhunath Stupa is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites among seven sites in the Kathmandu Valley. The Stupa offers us spiritual and calm surroundings as we observe the premises. We can capture the stupa’s golden spire, prayer flags, and the entire valley. Back to the hotel and have breakfast then, we start our day tour of Bouddhanath Stupa, Kapan Gumba, and Jamchen Bijaya Stupa Budhanilkantha.
Bouddhanath Stupa is the largest Stupa in the World, where Buddhists come to pray and circumambulate the Stupa and the surrounding monasteries. The spiritual and calm moment can be captured with your camera lens as it offers a great opportunity for photography. We will have lunch around Bouddhanath and drive to Kapan Monastery. Kapan Gumba is famous for its meditation courses and spiritual atmosphere where you can involve in meditation and prayer rituals and observe the daily monastic routines. Next, we will drive to Jamchen Vijay Stupa, located on the hill near Budhanilkantha temple. Enjoy the panoramic view of Kathmandu city from the Gumba.

Day 03: Pharping Monastery, Asuro Cave, and Kirtipur Gumba.

In the evening, fly to Lumbini. Pharping has been the center of Buddhist studies since ancient times. Pharping comprises several monasteries focused on Tibetan Buddhist Studies and the sacred Asuro Cave, where Guru Padmasambhava meditated. Back to Kirtipur, a small ancient Newari town full of story and myth. Overnight at Lumbini.

Day 04: Explore Lumbini, visit Maya Devi temple and several Gumbas around Lumbini Gram. In the evening, fly back to Kathmandu.

Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and represents world peace. Mayadevi temple is a significant location in the Lumbini region due to the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Inscriptions on the Ashoka Pillar mark this spot as the birthplace, and it became a Buddhist pilgrimage center. It is a piece of heaven on earth where visitors can see Snowy Mountain amidst a splendid garden embedded with stupas and monasteries. Drive to Sidhartha Gautam International Airport to fly to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 05: Full-Day Namobuddha Monastery (Thrangu Tashi Yangtse) Tour

We will drive East of Kathmandu to reach the sacred place of Namobuddha, which is considered one of the important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. One can enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding hills and Himalayas. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 06: Full-Day Patan City Tour

Significant differences can be noticed during a visit to Patan city. Newars of Patan follows Buddhism in different ways than others. The Golden Temple and Maha Bouddha have fine details of Newari architecture, which features intricate carvings, golden statues, and beautifully maintained courtyards. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 07: Departure

One of our office representatives will assist you in transferring to the TIA premises three hours before your scheduled flight.

Cost Includes

All Ground transportation during the tour.
Destinations Hotel with Full Board Package.
Guide and Applicable Entrance Fees.
All government Taxes and Company service charges.

Cost Excludes

Travel Insurance.
International Airfare
Alcohol, soft drinks, etc.
Personal touring equipment
Tips for staff and driver (Tipping is respected but it is not mandatory)
Emergency evacuation expenses
Mountain Flights, Bungee, and other activities not on the Itinerary
Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances

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