Overview
Nepal Buddhism pilgrimage tour surrounds you by the eternal feeling of peace, enigma and fruitfulness while visiting around various monasteries, stupas and of course at birth place of Lord Buddha, Lumbini, the origination of Buddhism. People from all the religion who would like to study, research or learn more about Buddha, Buddhism culture, tradition, rituals and lifestyle can join Nepal Buddhism pilgrimage tour regardless their age and interest. In short you will be sightseeing around Swayambhunath stupa, Kopan monastery, Boudhanath stupa, Namobudhha monastery/stupa, Pharping monastery in and around Kathmandu valley followed by short domestic flight towards Bhairahawa airport in Lumbini to explore the heritage site exhibiting the origination of Lord Buddha and Buddhism.
Nepal Buddhism pilgrimage tour is initiated next day upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport. During the first day of tour, you will be exploring around the so called monkey temple. Yes, its Swayambhunath stupa, the mighty stupa at top of the hill with Lord Buddha welcoming you at the entry gate with pool fountain. Try to drop some coins on the pot infront of Buddha. It is believed at if you can score, your wish is fulfilled. Now slowly climb the stone paved steps towards east and behold the beautiful city view from top of the hill with large stupa on back drop. Explore the small chortens, temples, prayer wheels around the place and enjoy the natural beauty. On the western side of entrance gate, there is holy temple of goddess saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and monastery nearby. You can either walk down the jungle way down and visit Buddha Park on base of the hill or return to entrance gate and drive. Visit Buddha Park, the large three statues of Buddha, another attraction of the region. Further drive few kilometers via ring road and arrive at Kopan monastery, the huge monastery being the home of 360 monks and lama gurus. Kopan monstery is also known as spiritual center for practicing Shakyamuni Buddha. Nearby Kopan monastery, witness the world heritage site and world’s largest Buddhist stupa, Boudhanath stupa. Boudhanath stupa is also known as little Tibet as there are Tibetan refugee’s camps built centuries ago and numerous monasteries, around the stupa. Don’t miss the sunset views around the stupa from monastery on western side. It’s just spectacular with lighting rituals performed during dusk. Finally after end of the day, return back to Hotel for overnight stay.
Nepal Buddhism pilgrimage tour continues next day as we will be visiting Namo Buddha stupa and monasteries along Pharping monasteries which take couple of hours drive but believe me it’s so beautiful and holds the great importance for locals. Upcoming day after having our early meal we board a flight to Lumbini at bhairahawa airport and explore around the world heritage site where Lord Buddha was born. Lumbini is considered as symbol of world peace and the origination of Buddhsim. Visit various landmarks, Ashok stupa built by legendary warrior Ashoka, shrines, monasteries and museums around the spectacular site of Lumbini. Withholding the peaceful and beautiful site of Lumbini, we return towards Kathmandu on return flight and stroll around Thamel area for rest of the day. Next day you will be flying back home with whole lots of memorable moments that you earned by joining Nepal Buddhism Pilgrimage Tour.
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