Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour to Lumbini – 6 days

● Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha and a world heritage site

● Visit Maya Devi, Pushkarini Pond, Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist viharas and stupas

● Learn about the history of Buddha’s life and legacy

● Explore Sarus Crane Sanctuary, Buddhist Library, World Peace Pagoda

● Spend time meditating in Buddha’s birthplace

● Visit Ramagram, Sagarhawa, Kudan, Tilaurakot, Niglihawa and Gothihawa

● All airport/hotel transfers.

● Two Nights Accommodation at 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing basis with BB plan.

● Three Nights Accommodation at 3 Star Hotel in Lumbini on twin/double sharing basis with BB plan.

● Round Trip domestic flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lumbini.

● An experienced local licensed English-Speaking guide and supporting staff.

● All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.

● World heritage sites entry fee where applicable.

● Farewell dinner

● All government and local taxes

● Nepal Visa Fee

● International airfare to and from Kathmandu

● Meals during the tour.

● Any kind of refreshment beverages and alcohol.

● Extra accomodation in Kathmandu in cases of early arrival and late departure than the scheduled itinerary.

● Travel and rescue insurance.

● Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottle water, etc.)

● Any extra costs resulting from cancellation, weather, political unrest or illness

● Tips for guide, drivers and supporting staff.

● Duffel/Rucksack bag/Suitcase

● Day bag.( Small handbag)

● Sports shoes or sandals.

● Sun Hat/cap

● Warm woolen cap ( During winter season)

● Jacket Gore tex/ fleece jacket (During winter Season)

● Pullover or warm sweeter (During winter Season)

● Raincoat

● Eye glass

● Water bottle

● Flash or Torch light

● Camera and batteries.

Group Size
For religious tours, we ensure the standard group size, not exceed 16 pax. This group size is perfect for us to perform our best without compromising with our service quality. For this tour we provide one licensed professional guide who can communicate or speak in English and supporting staff. Also,a group of 16 participants will have one complimentary group leader.

Our staff are entirely made up of locals who are trained to conduct their duties and responsibilities diligently and smoothly. They have excellent knowledge about local customs and practices and can also perform, if needed, first aid and rescue operations.

Accomodation
There are various levels and types of accommodation facilities available in major cities such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini. A variety of choices exists from budget hotels to deluxe to five-star hotels depending upon your interests. We choose accommodation for your tour program specifically based on the destination you will be visiting, the level of services you require and your interests. Our tour programs offer single rooms for independent tourists, double/twin sharing for couples and friends.

For this religious tour we offer a double/twin sharing room in a ‘3-Star Hotel’ with bed & breakfast plan. The hotels have been selected by the Asia Buddhist Tours & Treks after personal inspection. We look at the conditions of the inns, local hygiene, quality of food, type of service and more. All rooms are double occupancy, but you can request a single occupancy room for an additional fee. The availability of rooms vary between peak and lean tourist seasons which also affect the prices. We suggest you inform us in advance the types of hotels you prefer while making a booking with us.

Foods
Nepal offers a plethora of delicacies and cuisines as far as food is concerned. Major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan have great restaurants with great dining experience.Whether you like to try local cuisine, Indian or Chinese food or continental, you are in for a feast.

Please note that this tour package does not include meal plans (dinner and lunch). We can customize your tour program to include meal plans if you want, so do let us know during the booking of tour programs.

As per your arrival time in Kathmandu, we will come to receive you at the airport. After clearing your luggage from the customs, you will be driven to a pre-booked hotel where you can refresh and rest. Visit our office in the afternoon/evening and attend a tour briefing program conducted by your tour guide. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Have early morning breakfast and prepare for a short flight to Lumbini. It takes about 35 minutes to reach Lumbini. After arriving in Lumbini you will directly drive to your hotel. Stay overnight in a hotel.

This is a full day tour of Lumbini. You will visit many archaeologically and historically important places within Lumbini such as Maya Devi temple, Puskanri Pond, Ashoka Pillar, international monasteries, World Peace Pagoda, Sarus Crane Sanctuary among others. Stay overnight in Lumbini.

Today you will visit nearby places of Lumbini which are also connected with childhood of Buddha and the Sakya Kingdom. Ramagram was once the maternal home of Buddha and preserves many ancient relics. Tilaurakot was the center of Shakya Kingdom believed to be ruled by Buddha’s father and Sagarhawa, Kudan, Niglihawa and Gothihawa are also equally important archaeological and historical sites. Stay overnight in
Lumbini

After morning breakfast, drive to the Lumbini Regional airport to catch a flight back home. It takes about 35 minutes to reach Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu, drive to your hotel for rest. Stay overnight in Kathmandu. Alternatively, you can take a long drive back to Kathmandu.

The day has finally arrived for your final departure. We will take you to the Tribhuvan International airport to catch your international flight back home.

The program cost we offer to you is both comparative and reasonable. Since we practice sustainable tourism, we attempt to give the best experience to our tourists while ensuring equal economic dividends to locals of the host destination and our staff. We do not overprice and we discourage unhealthy practices of undercutting. We believe in providing quality service to our guests at a sustainable competitive price.

Yes, you can always customize the itinerary according to your requirements. We are quite flexible in re-designing the itinerary by taking into consideration your time availability and needs.

We are flexible in designing programs that suit your interests and needs. Feel free to let us know what you prefer and what your choices are. You can combine two or three tours & trek programs in one go or even more. We are open to any set of combinations you want to pursue.

Yes, we do offer a unique and authentic local food experience tour in Nepal. We have multiple choices for programs that focus on giving gastronomical experience in Nepal. Whether you want to try fine Nepalese dining experience or street food or visit ethnic restaurants, it is up to you. We know some of the best local food restaurants in Nepal that you may want to experience.

We offer single to multiple day village experience tours. Please check our website for village experience tours. We present to you a unique opportunity to visit Nepali villages, experience traditional lifestyle, taste authentic and ethnic Nepali cuisines and dishes as well as take part in cultural festivals.

You can cancel the trip if you have personal reasons to do so. Please read our Terms & Conditions for refund details.