Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Trip Facts

Destination

Nepal

Duration

7 Days

Difficulty

Easy

Max. Altitude

1400 m.

Best Seasons

All year round

Transportation

Private Vehicle

Accommodation

3 Star Standard

Group Size

2 - 12 Pax

About Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour (6 Nights / 7 Days)

  • Lumbini Tour – Visit Sacred Garden (Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Puskarini Pond), monasteries (Great Dharma Stupa, World Peace Pagoda), and international monastic zones.
  • Kapilvastu Tour – Explore ancient ruins of Tilaurakot (Buddha’s childhood palace).
  • Ramgram Stupa Tour – A lesser-known pilgrimage site containing relics of Buddha.

Embark on a transformative pilgrimage to Nepal’s holiest Buddhist sites, tracing the footsteps of Lord Buddha. Begin in Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, where you’ll explore the Sacred Garden—home to the revered Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and Puskarini Pond. Discover serenity at the Great Dharma Stupa and World Peace Pagoda, then wander through the international monastic zones, each reflecting unique Buddhist traditions from around the world.

Next, journey to Kapilvastu, where the ruins of Tilaurakot whisper tales of Buddha’s royal childhood. Walk through the remnants of King Suddhodhana’s palace, imagining young Prince Siddhartha’s early life before his great renunciation.

Conclude your spiritual quest at Ramgram Stupa, a hidden gem enshrining Buddha’s relics. Unlike the bustling pilgrimage hubs, Ramgram offers quiet reflection amid ancient spirituality.

This pilgrimage blends history, meditation, and devotion—offering profound insights into Buddha’s life and teachings. Whether you seek enlightenment, peace, or cultural immersion, these sacred sites promise a soul-stirring experience.

✨ Tour Highlights:
✔ Birthplace of Buddha (Lumbini) – Maya Devi Temple & Sacred Garden.
✔ Kapilavastu (Tilaurakot) – Buddha’s royal palace ruins.
✔ Ramgram Stupa – Ancient relic site.
✔ Kathmandu’s Holy Stupas – Boudhanath & Swayambhunath.
✔ Namo Buddha & Pharping – Sacred Tibetan Buddhist sites.
Accommodation Suggestions:
Lumbini: Buddha Maya Garden Hotel
Kathmandu: Hotel Tibet

🚗 Transport:
Flights: Kathmandu ↔ Bhairahawa.
Private car for all transfers.

Day by Day Itinerary

  • Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
  • Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) – Ancient stupa with panoramic city views.
  • Explore Boudhanath Stupa – Largest Tibetan Buddhist stupa in Nepal (evening prayers with monks).
  • Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Morning flight to Bhairahawa (25 min).
  • Drive to Lumbini (30 min), check-in at a monastery guesthouse or hotel.
  • Visit Maya Devi Temple (exact birthplace of Buddha) & Sacred Garden.
  • See Ashoka Pillar, Puskarini Pond (where Maya Devi bathed).
  • Explore World Peace Pagoda & nearby monasteries (Thai, Myanmar, German).
  • Overnight in Lumbini.

  • Sunrise meditation at Great Dharma Stupa or a monastery.
  • Visit Lumbini Museum & Buddhist Scripture Library.
  • Explore China Temple, Royal Thai Monastery, and Dae Sung Shakya (Korean temple).
  • Evening chanting session at Dharmaswami Buddhist Meditation Centre.
  • Overnight in Lumbini.

  • Drive to Tilaurakot (25 km, 1 hr) – ruins of King Suddhodhana’s palace (Buddha’s childhood home).
  • Visit Gotihawa (possible birthplace of Krakuchanda Buddha).
  • Stop at Niglihawa (Ashoka Pillar marking Kanakamuni Buddha’s birthplace).
  • Return to Lumbini, free time for reflection.
  • Overnight in Lumbini.

  • Morning drive to Ramgram Stupa (50 km, 1.5 hrs) – where Buddha’s relics were enshrined.
  • Peaceful walk around the stupa, learn about its significance.
  • Return to Bhairahawa, fly back to Kathmandu.
  • Evening free for shopping (Buddhist souvenirs in Thamel).
  • Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Drive to Namo Buddha (2 hrs) – where Buddha sacrificed himself for a starving tigress.
  • Visit Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, enjoy Himalayan views.
  • Stop at Pharping (sacred caves linked to Guru Rinpoche).
  • Return to Kathmandu, visit Shechen Monastery (optional evening prayer).
  • Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to airport for departure.

Includes

✔ Private airport transfers
✔6 nights’ accommodation (semi-luxury) with bed and breakfast
✔ Daily vegetarian meals in monasteries where used.
✔ Guided meditation & teachings
✔ All transportation (private vehicle)
✔ Monastery entrance

Excludes

✖ International flights
✖ Nepal visa fee
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Personal expenses & tips & donation fees in monasteries.

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