Overview

Nepal holds a unique position in Buddhism’s history for being the birthplace of its founder. Some pilgrimage places in Nepal are connected to the life of Lord Buddha and captivate travelers at every step along the Buddhist trail. In Kathmandu you will visit Boudhanath Stupa Kopan Monastery, Swoyambhunath, Namoboudha, Pharping Monastery, Lumbini and Tilaurakot. Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular pilgrimage for Buddhists all over the world. The Sacred Garden in Lumbini has created an atmosphere of peace, spirituality, universal brotherhood and non-violence consistent with the time and Buddha’s message to the world. There are many important monuments in the sacred garden like Mayadevi Temple, Marker Stone, Ashoka Pillar, Pushkarini Pond which all are worth visiting. There are many Buddhist stupas in Lumbini built by Thailand, China , Sri Lanka, Japan and Myanmar. At Kathmandu Durbar square you will visit ancient Royal Palace with different temples dating back from the 15th to the 18th century. The house of the living goddess, the ferocious Kal Bhairav, the red monkey god and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of the sights at the square. Namoboudha monastery is another pilgrimage site 45 km away from Kathmandu. It is a famous Buddhist spot, where Lord Buddha (on 7th re-incarnation) sacrificed his body to hungry Tigress and its cubs. During the tour you will see the Buddhist monks and nuns chanting religious hymns, making offerings and listening to sermons and devotees throng into every magnificent sacred site.