Itinerary List
- Day 1: Arrival and check in hotel.
- Day 2: Sightseeing Boudhanath and Soyambhunath:
- Boudhanath: Situated 8 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu, Boudhanath is one of the most imposing landmarks in Kathmandu, visible as soon as you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport. It is the largest stupa in the World and is the center of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Swoyambhunath: Resting on a hillock 3 km west of Kathmandu, it is one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas (stupa) in Nepal. It is said to have evolved spontaneously when the valley was created out of a primordial lake more than 2,000 years ago. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises.
- Boudhanath: Situated 8 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu, Boudhanath is one of the most imposing landmarks in Kathmandu, visible as soon as you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport. It is the largest stupa in the World and is the center of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Day 3: Full day Bhaktapur sightseeing.
Perched on a hill at an altitude of 1,401 m, Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon, literally the City of Devotees, is a major tourist destination that takes visitors back in time. Bhaktapur lies 12 km to the east of Kathmandu on the Arniko Highway that leads to the Chinese border. Covering an area of 6.4 sq. km, Bhaktapur is still untouched by rapid urbanisation and has managed to retain its brickpaved roads, charming red brick houses and a way of life that goes back to medieval times. This ancient city is also famous for pottery and woodcarving amply displayed on the squares and windows respectively. Seeing Bhaktapur town is like going back to the 60’s of Kathmandu.
Places to visit at Bhaktapur:- Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Nyatapola Temple.
- Bhairavnath Temple.
- Dattatraye Temple.
- Siddha Pokhari.
- Thimi.
- Suryabinayak.
- Changu Narayan Temple (World Heritage Monument)
- Day 4: Kathmandu - Bhairawaha flight. Sightseeing and overnight at hotel.
- Day 5 : Sightseeing at Lumbini Garden
Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, in the Terai plains of Nepal is one of the greatest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. More than 400,000 Buddhists and non Buddhists visit Lumbini every year. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Culture) and holds immense archeological and religious importance. We will vistit Lumbini garden, Maya Devi Temple, Monasteries of all different countries.
- Day 6: Sightseeing Kapilbastu, Tilaurakot, etc.
Lumbini -Buddhist Circuit Tour: The circuit provides insight into the life of Lord Buddha and the development of Buddhism. There are 62 archaeological sites scattered around Lumbini. The tour goes through Tilaurakot, Kudan, Gothihawa, Sagarhawa, Aurorakot, Devadaha - all bearing significance to the life and the enlightenment of the Buddha.
- Day 7: Bhairawaha - Kathmandu flight, Patan Sightseeing.
Patan: Patan, also known as ‘Lalitpur’, the city of artisans, lies 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, and is home to the valley’s finest craftsmen who have preserved such ancient techniques as the repoussé and lost wax process used to produce exquisite sculptures. The city retains much of the old charm with its narrow streets, brick houses and multitude of well-preserved Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries (vihars) and monuments.
Places to visit at Patan:- Patan Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Mahabauddha
- Rudra Varna Mahavihar
- Hiranya Varna Mahavihar
- Kumbheswor
- Jagat Narayan
- AshokaStupa
- Day 8: Depart Kathmandu.
