Namo Buddha Buddhist Meditation Tour – 8 Days

● Learn basic Philosophy and rituals of Buddhism

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

● Learn Buddhist Meditation from Lamas and masters in Buddhism.

● Practice Buddhist meditation, prayers and pooja.

● Visit Namo Buddha, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal

● Sightseeing and hiking tour around the holiest Buddha shrine of Namo Buddha

● 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 Namo Buddha on twin/double sharing basis with BB plan.

● Two night accommodation and meals inside the Monastery.

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

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

● 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, 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 & sandals.

● Sun Hat/cap

● Warm woolen cap ( During winter season)

● Warm jacket and sweater (During winter Season)

● Raincoat or umbrella

● Eye glass

● Water bottle

● Flash or Torch light

● Camera accessories

Group Size
For meditation 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 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 you cross over the ancient Himalayas on your way to Tribhuvan International Airport, you are no doubt feeling the presence of deep spirituality. The Himalayas have long been considered a sacred place, and everyone who ever comes into contact with these impressive mountains finds themselves feeling a higher plane of spirituality. Kathmandu is the very vortex of this ancient spirituality as the Valley contains over 1000 temples. Deplane, collect your luggage and meet your new guide from Asia Buddhist Tours & Treks who will take you to your booked hotel to prepare your mind and body for this ultimate of spiritual experiences.

After early morning breakfast you will take a 2 hour drive by private vehicle to Namo Buddha. Located southeast of Kathmandu, we cross the Valley ridge to enter this center of deep spirituality. It is a pleasant trip as you leave the busyness of the Valley behind. Crossing to the top of the ridge at Dhulikhel, you behold the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas to the north. We continue on until we reach Namo Buddha. We first check into the hotel to get refreshed and then spend this day becoming oriented with the hilltop of the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. See the Tiger’s Cave where the future Lord Buddha made the ultimate sacrifice as well as other sightseeing around Namo Buddha. Return to your hotel where you will spend some time in meditation and prayer before dinner.

From today you will start your spiritual activities at Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, Namo Buddha. Yesterday you were the visitor; today you are immersing yourself in the depths of spirituality. We begin early morning with sacred prayers and performing a pooja (worship). This is followed by breakfast and then taking an introductory class on Buddhist Philosophy as well as learning an introduction of meditation. These courses are taught by a lama who will become your guide on the path of enlightenment.

05:30 am – Wake up
06:00 am – Morning Puja
07:00 am – Breakfast
08:00 am – Classes
03:30 pm – Mahakala Puja + Tea snacks
05:00 pm – Text Memorizing and ritual class
06:00 pm – Dinner
07:00 pm – self study
08:00 pm – class discussions & debate
10:30 pm – Sleep

An important part of your training is being outdoors to commune with nature. It is here in the peacefulness of the Himalayas that you can feel the spirituality of the region touch you. These mountains have shaped Tibetan Buddhism in such unique ways as monks and nuns have meditated bringing inner peace. These mountains promote such inner peace that transcends all understanding.

The morning begins with prayers and pooja, followed by breakfast. After breakfast, hike to Fulbari Resort (a one hour journey), enjoying the serenity of the alpine views that abound. There will be time to explore the resort before returning to Namo Buddha. Once you return, enjoy another session with your lama before you have lunch. Once you have spent time in meditation, prepare for dinner. Following dinner is time for more prayer that brings you closer to the divine before going to bed.

It’s early morning as we rise to greet the day in prayer and pooja. Today we now add a chanting service which will deepen your spiritual experience. Breakfast is next, followed by a trip to Love Hill (Danda Jungle) where you will practice the meditation exercises that have been taught to you by your lama. We will spend between 1 – 2 hours in such meditation.

Return for lunch to Namo Buddha and enjoy spending time at your favorite places around Thrangu Monastery. After dinner, it’s time for prayers before going to bed.

Rise early in the morning as you do your pooja and prayers. Following breakfast, we have our final class on Buddhism and its teachings. Lunch will be with all of the Lama students. We say goodbye to Namo Buddha as we head back to Kathmandu for the night. In the evening enjoy the farewell dinner.

Your time in Kathmandu is now coming to a close. We are quite certain that under the guidance of our Lama and instructors, you have become deeper in Buddhism and moving down the path of enlightenment. You have learned some important techniques that will help you along the way. But before you go back into the world, be sure to talk with your representative at Asia Buddhist Tours & Treks about other Buddhist tours. There are so many places to deepen your spirituality in Nepal and beyond. And of course, it is important to visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. So take some time to learn the options as you strive to increase your spiritual walk on the right path of enlightenment.

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.