Nepal Buddhism Tour
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Trip Duration
8 Days
Group Sizes
1-10 People
Difficulty
Easy
Max. Altitude
1,450m
Activities
Meals
Accommodation
Landlocked between India and China, Nepal is a little nation with a diverse population of various faiths, backgrounds, and customs. Every year, hundreds of thousands of international tourists travel here to engage in a variety of daring activities, like paragliding, parachuting, skydiving, mountaineering, and more. Undoubtedly, Nepal is an excellent choice for thrill seekers, rock climbing enthusiasts, and outdoor enthusiasts in general.
Besides the thrilling activities, Nepal also offers cultural travel experiences that are light and easy for travelers. Instead of making your way through peaks and valleys on foot, you can simply travel to a bunch of places in a four-wheeler vehicle. These sites are not only exciting but also cultural in a sense as you will be able to experience the authentic ways of the local people.
You will not only observe the local culture but also interact with the people to have a better understanding. Our tour guide will make sure that you get to connect with the local people.
The main towns of Nepal include Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Tansen, Lumbini, and Nagarkot. These places are abundant in natural beauty and fauna, and they have many examples of historic temples and landmarks. Our 8-day tour will take you to all these locations.
Our 8-day KTM Chitwan Lumbini tour is specifically designed to be an unforgettable experience. From the historic sites of Kathmandu, and the amazing wildlife of Chitwan National Park, to the unbeatable beauty of Pokhara, you will experience it all. Here’s a detailed breakdown of our tour package.
You will first arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. As your flight touches the ground in Kathmandu, our representative will be there waiting for you at the airport terminal. He will be holding a card of your name so you won’t miss him at all.
At the airport, you will have to work out the process for a tourist visa. The airport officials will help you get your tourist visa approved since Nepal offers visa-on-arrival rather than making tourists apply online for visas. After everything is in place, you will lastly have to deposit a certain amount of visa fee based on the duration of your stay.
If there is anything you want to ask about the tour, you may do so. Our representative will answer all that he knows before dropping you off at your designated hotel room.
For the time being, you can stroll around the city or just take a break from all the travel you just did. If you arrive in Kathmandu during the early hours or afternoon, we recommend that you take a look around the city or go around shopping for Nepalese handicrafts and artworks.
After eating breakfast early this morning, we will go to Chitwan, traveling for almost six hours by car. Notable for its jungle safaris and warm weather (it gets up to thirty degrees Celsius), Chitwan is a popular destination in West Nepal. Chitwan offers a ton of activities that will keep you busy throughout the day and till the evening.
Chitwan National Park is the primary reason visitors come to Chitwan. It’s huge and offers chances to witness creatures like leopards, elephants, and one-horned rhinos, among others.
Jungle walking is one of the things you may do at the national park. These strolls might range from a few days to as little as 1⁄2 day. You must have a licensed guide with you if you want to participate in these treks. While it is allowed to wander beyond the national park, an official guide is necessary if you wish to enter the park.
There are many travel agencies outside the Chitwan National Park that offer jungle safari and jungle walks. You won’t have to bargain for the prices as everyone else does, our guide will take care of it for you.
Paddling down the river in a canoe that we will rent for you is another enjoyable sport. These cruises are likewise organized and reasonably priced for an entire hour on the water.
On this day, you will explore yet another UNESCO World Heritage site, Chitwan National Park. Founded in 1973 AD, Chitwan National Park has 932 square kilometers of densely forested and subtropical lowlands. Along with a little over 650 different kinds of birds, it additionally serves as a habitat to the Gharial, one-horned rhinos, Spotted Leopard, Bengal Tiger, Wild Elephant, and other exotic wild creatures.
Chitwan National Park, which is home to several creatures, allows visitors to experience the untamed environment of the forest. One of the most fascinating and unique safari trips in Nepal is provided by our 8-day KTM Chitwan Lumbini tour, which is an unforgettable experience.
The Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari is ideal for family holidays and vacation adventures for all ages, particularly those who are bringing little children along. Your children will get the opportunity to discover something fresh and make lifelong memories on this jungle adventure.
With a tropical monsoon environment, the jungle safari excursion in Chitwan National Park is offered all year round. With the ideal period being between the months of March and early September.
The iconic stick dance and the wild peacock dance are two of the primary attractions of the Tharu people of Chitwan’s nighttime performances. We will go to see these performances, which depict their distinctive way of life after we are done with the jungle safari.
Day 04: Chitwan – Lumbini
Just like the previous day, we will have an early breakfast in the early hours of the day and head to Lumbini. The road to Lumbini is wall-paved and not as long as Kathmandu to Chitwan. You will travel in a jeep for just about 4 to 5 hours.
It takes about 4 to 5 hours to complete our Lumbini tour. We will take you to the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, which is one of the most visited holy Buddhist sites worldwide. However, its appeal is not limited to Buddhists; it also appeals to anyone seeking tranquility and serenity in their life.
Buddha was born in Lumbini around 2,600 years ago, or roughly in 566 BC, with the birthname of Siddhartha Gautam. As per the legend, his mother Maya Devi gave birth to Buddha while she was on the way to her mother’s home.
The Lumbini trip includes a visit to the remnants of old Buddhist temples, a holy Bo tree, and the holy pool of Puskharni, a holy bathing area where Maya Devi once bathed before having Siddhartha Gautam Buddha. Among the ancient ruins are the Ashoka Pillar, the Maya Devi Temple, and the 8 square kilometer Scary Garden.
The region is rich in cultural and religious landmarks, with Buddhist buildings and temples from other countries spread around the sacred place.
On the 5th day of the tour, we will first make our way to Tansen, a beautiful town 85 km north of Lumbini. It should take us about 2 hours to get there.
Tansen was among the nation’s strongest kingdoms up to the Shah’s rule. During the rule of King Mukunda Sen in the sixteenth century, it even almost took over Kathmandu. Tansen rose to prominence as a Newari trade town on the important commerce channel between India and Tibet, despite the Magars’ decline in authority during the early eighteenth century.
The classic, vibrantly embroidered Dhaka Topi is made in Tansen. The most well-known and well-liked topi within the Nepalese community is the Palpali Dhaka topi, which is sewn to produce the traditional Nepalese hat. Handmade shawls and the traditional Dhaka-made “Thaili” (handbag) are also excellent mementos.
Although many families own and utilize looms where the yarn is created, there are plenty of shops in Dhaka wherein you may tour the little factory where the cloth is knitted.
Another interesting this about this town is Taksar, a fascinating area of the city where Tansen’s renowned brass, copper, and bronze creations were made for decades. This is where you may see the creation of the well-known bronze water jug called Karuwa, and the Newari jug used to store “raksi,” a fermented domestic alcohol.
From the town of Tansen, we will ride the jeep for about 3.5 hours to reach Pokhara. It will already be evening by the time we reach Pokhara which is the perfect opportunity to indulge in the nightlife of Pokhara. In addition to the beautiful scenes, serene lake, and tranquil vibes, Pokhara is also known for its vibrant nightlife.
To start off, you can take a relaxing walk by the lake. There you will get to taste a bunch of street food while enjoying the winds brought by the waves. After your stroll, you can either go out with your friends for a night out or eat at a nearby local restaurant and go to sleep early. You will need to rest as you have a big day coming up.
We will get up before dawn and travel to Sarangkot viewpoint to watch the sunrise. When the first sunrays hit the Himalayas, it will be a sight you won’t forget easily. We will have our breakfast at Sarangkot before making our way down. Following that, we will next visit the major attractions of Pokhara.
As it is widely known, the Shanti Stupa, aka World Peace Stupa, represents peace for both Hinduism and Nepal. Although the enormous white pagoda is visible from Phewa Lake, its magnificence can be appreciated up close. Since everything is silent, you can take in the scenery and the peace.
You can also choose to visit the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave which has an impressive entrance. You can experience the chilly, sweaty underworld as you make your way down the set of stairs to the pit. We will continue down the cave until we reach the little aperture with a mini waterfall, passing by the structure of a cow.
If you are up for the thrills, you can try bungee jumping, or paragliding which takes less than an hour to complete. Technically, bungee jumping only lasts for a couple of minutes but the travel time and initial preparations make it an hour-long activity.
After an exciting day in Pokhara, we will travel to Nagarkot where we will spend the night. An 8-hour ride via jeep will take us to Nagarkot.
Nagarkot to Kathmandu is just an hour away (about 27 kilometers). We will leave for Kathmandu after having a filling morning meal. After reaching Kathmandu, we will travel to a bunch of historical and cultural sites.
We will start with the famous Kathmandu Durbar Square. Durbar Square in Kathmandu is an old royal residence that dates back to the Malla era of rule. Following the unification of Nepal in the eighteenth century, the then King Prithvi Narayan Shah relocated his palace from the Gorkha region to this location.
This location offers views of several historical landmarks, a royal residence with lovely gardens, and pagoda shrines during your visit.
Next, we will visit the Buddhist center of Swyambhunath. Situated atop a hill station, Swyambhunath is a holy site for Buddhists. Because of the local monkey population and the fact that it is easier for tourists to say, it is additionally referred to as the monkey temple.
Buddhist structures such as the Buddha statues, Maha Chaitya (big stupa), Mani wheels, prayer flags, monasteries, and more can be seen at this holy location.
Following that, we are going to visit Pashupatinath. Tons of Hindu visitors from Nepal along with various nations visit Kathmandu each year to see the magnificent Pashupatinath Temple. On any given day, a large number of people approach this temple to make offerings to Lord Shiva.
This site is a major Hindu religious temple but it is open to all. Our tour guide can tell you about the burial and death customs of Buddhism and Hinduism when you visit this location.
Lastly, we will visit the holy grounds of Bouddhanath. The Bouddhanath stupa is the second-highest Buddhist stupa in the entire globe and definitely the highest within Nepal. It is a revered Buddhist shrine that dates back to the third or fourth century. This location is being visited by hundreds of Buddhist pilgrims on any given day. Numerous significant Buddhist celebrations and offerings take place in this temple.
Throughout your sightseeing in Kathmandu, you will discover a great deal regarding Tibetan Buddhism and stupas while touring this peaceful location.
On day 8, your 8-day KTM Chitwan Lumbini tour officially comes to an end. We hope that you had a great time with us and we also hope to see you again soon.
We are open to suggestions and feedback, your insights provide us with valuable information to upgrade and level up our tour experience. After everything has been sorted, our representative will make sure that you reach the airport on time to catch your flight back home.
The hazards and advantages of hiking in Nepal during the spring are similar to those of almost every other activity in the season: gorgeous, blossoming flowers and comfortable weather, but there’s also a chance of an unforeseen rainy day later in the springtime. In this season, lower-elevation locations should have temperate conditions, which makes trekking in places like Pokhara and Kathmandu more enjoyable.
As a part of the package, we will manage and cover all the accommodations required for the tour. You will be staying the night in hotels that provide all the amenities you would need for a comfortable stay.
During the entirety of the tour, you will have a bunch of traditional Nepalese dishes prepared by the locals to the best of their abilities. If you want to avoid a certain type of food, be sure to let us know. Also, you should avoid having street foods as they can give you food poisoning.
Being a melting pot of tribes, you can expect a lot of varieties of drinks. You should try the drinks of the site we are traveling to but be sure not to drink anything that you think is sketchy. Our 8-day KTM Chitwan Lumbini tour package will not cover any of your drinks.
Pick up and drop off at the international airport in Kathmandu, and travel to the cities listed in the itinerary, everything will be covered by the tour package. You will not have to pay any extra fees for travel unless it is additional travel. For instance, you could opt for a flight from Kathmandu to Chitwan instead of driving. Our tour package will not cover any of your flight expenses.
There are always unexpected expenses and extra expenses on any trip. This is because we can not fully predict the situations at all times. Your extra expenses include tickets that you have to take at certain sightseeing sites in Kathmandu and expenses that occurred during the activities in Chitwan or Pokhara. For example, the package does not cover elephant bathing expenses in Chitwan or your bungee jump expenses in Pokhara.
Our 8-day KTM Chitwan Lumbini tour is an exciting tour that takes you to the major attractions of Nepal. You will experience the religious importance of the sites in Kathmandu, the wildlife in Chitwan, the stunning vistas seen from Pokhara, and the religiously important site of Lumbini.
Our 8-day KTM Chitwan Lumbini tour package includes all 3 meals per day during the trekking days, your accommodations during the trip, daily wages for the crew members, tea/coffee as per your preference, and transportation expenses as required by the itinerary.
Yes, you can modify the itinerary as per your preference but adding sites to the itinerary can increase the overall pricing of the tour.
Visitors do not have to apply for a Nepalese tourist visa prior to coming to Nepal. The government of Nepal introduced a practice called visa-on-arrival for international tourists who want to visit Nepal. This practice has made it easier for tourists to get their visa approved.
Yes, you can definitely stay an extra day in Pokhara. You can take a whole day to explore Pokhara but the tour pricing will increase slightly.
If you need immediate medical attention, we will call an ambulance or drive you to a nearby hospital if matters are not that serious. This package does not cover your emergency service expenses.
We recommend you to try the Nepalese dishes since you are on a tour to visit the best places in Nepal, but you are free to order anything from the menu of the places we will stay at. While stopping for lunch in between the cities, you should follow what the guide recommends as we can not 100% be sure if every item on the menu is good for you.
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