Description

Lumbini, the small town situated in southern plain in Nepal is the birth of place of Lord Buddha and Kingdom of historic Shakya kingdom and has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The old monuments in ruin state can be seen in and around the Lumbini area. With many followers of Buddhism around the globe he left at the age of 84. Many stupas were built by his devotees from across the world. Japan, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Nations and other countries are involved. Lumbini is considered as a holy ground for Buddhists all over the world. Many old monasteries and garden in Shakya era are restored in Lumbini. A large bolder pillar erected by the Indian brave emperor Ashoka in 250BC bears an inscription about the birth of the Buddha.

Access: Siddhartha Highway and east west highway connects Lumbini by road to Pokhara, Tansen and Kathmandu. Regular Flights from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa which is a 15 – 20 minute drive to Lumbini from Bhairahawa airport
Day 01: Arrival at TIA airport, pick up and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu Durbar square and Living Goddess Kumari’s Temple. Pashupatinath Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath, Patan Durbar Square and overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Fly to Shiddarthnagar (Bhairawa airport), Hotel Transfer, Drive to Lumbini, hotel transfer and sightseeing after lunch.
Day 04: Full day guided sightseeing at Buddha’s birth place area and overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Drive to Pokhara, transfer to hotel, leisure walk along Fewa Lake side down town market.
Day 06: Sightseeing in Pokhara visit the “World Peace Stupa” and boating-Fewa Lake.
Day 07: Sunrise and Mountain view from Sarangkot hill. Visit typical local culture in Hemja village and visit Tibetan Refugee Camp to see Buddhist culture and Tibetan handicrafts.
Day 08: Morning drive /fly to Kathmandu, hotel transfer; evening farewell dinner.
Day 09: Airport transfer for next destination or join in another program.
Package includes
8 Nights accommodation in standard room as per the itinerary at above mentioned hotels or similar
Breakfast as per Itinerary on mentioned hotels
1half-day sightseeing covering Kathmandu city /Syambunath/Pashupatinath/Boudhnath with entrance fees
Flight ticket to Bhairahawa and all entry fees to Lumbini
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by Private NAC Vehicle
All applicable taxes
Package excludes
Airport departure tax
Lunch / Dinner
Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Expenses of personal nature such as beverages, porterage, tips, telephone, laundry, insurance etc.
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control