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Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal familiarizes you with Buddhism, which is an enlightening religion based on profound philosophy advocating the teachings of primarily Gautam Buddha, and many other Buddhas existing throughout the time in different places of primarily South East Asia. Buddhism, well in other words, this combination of religion and philosophy has for many people been a quintessential factor that has helped them eliminate internal turmoil and blessed them with a new perspective providing an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of compassion and life itself.
The beliefs, traditions, architecture, arts, crafts, and everything related to Buddhism, obscured within itself a fundamentality and profundity. In this era of fast-paced life full of stressful encounters, insipid routines, and mundane lifestyles, an introduction to Buddhism exhibits a strong possibility to help us re-invigorate our life by taking us to a vantage point, often overlooked by most, a different perspective and way of interpretation of everything happening around us, and help us appreciate this beautiful life.
This Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal package, a short yet illuminating tour will allow you to witness the beauty of Buddhist culture, architecture, arts, beliefs, tradition, and lifestyle, relieve you of all the stress, and make you placid and grateful for everything you have. Also, if you find these cultural sites congenial then this tour surely will act as a catalyst that will incite you to study more about Buddhist philosophy and embark you on the revelation of secrets to a happy and content life limited to devoted Buddhists. Disparate to other touring and trekking packages, the Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal will take you on a journey within yourself, while also relishing the mesmerizing beauty of belief, tradition, culture, architecture, arts and crafts of the Buddhist community in Nepal.
The Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal package incorporates, both cultural exploration and spiritual journey. You will be taken to visit beautiful and reverent Buddhist Cultural Sites that comprise, Monasteries, stupas, and Buddhist Temples of Kathmandu and Lumbini. As you explore these Buddhist Cultural sites, you will witness the deft architecture of these Buddhist monuments, intricately carved and sculpted works on the walls and surrounding monasteries, stupas, and Buddhist temples. You will be observing the culture, tradition, and beliefs of Buddhist people from proximity. Upon visiting monasteries in Kathmandu and Lumbini, you will get to observe the lifestyle of monks. The peaceful and tranquil ambiance that one will find in Monasteries, stupas, and Buddhist temples indubitably calms your mind.
Swayambhu Nath Stupa situated west to the heart of the city is considered as the oldest Stupa or religious monument of Kathmandu. Also called Monkey Temple due to the presence of thousands of monkeys on temple premises, it sits atop a hill lock providing a beautiful view of nearby regions of the capital. Swayambhu Natha Stupa is also related to the formation of Kathmandu Valley and has a deep religious and historical connection with its natives. It is also deemed one of the most important pilgrim sites for Buddhists all over the world. One can also find Hindu temples and shrines on the Swayambhu Nath Stupa premises. Because of its cultural and historical significance, along with its mesmerizing beauty, UNESCO has enlisted Swayambhu Nath Stupa in its World Heritage Site.
Boudha Nath Stupa is an important pilgrimage site for Vajrayana Buddhists all over the world. Situated on the eastern side of the capital, it is the largest stupa in Nepal. The stupa is beautifully adorned with prayer flags, prayer wheels, and different sculptures of Buddhist gods all around it. Many tourists primarily from Tibet arrive in Nepal for a pilgrimage tour to Boudha Nath Stupa. Because of its majesty, beauty, and cultural and historical significance, it is also listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
Situated in the small town of Pharping, west of the capital city, Asura Cave is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhist people. It is considered as a sacred site where Guru Rinpoche also known as Padmasambhava got enlightened. Guru Rinpoche is considered a Buddhist teacher who introduced Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. This sacred place is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year, due to its important religious and cultural importance.
Mahaguru Monastery is yet another beautiful religious site on Pharping. It boasts a humongous statue of Guru Rinpoche or Padma Sambhava. This intricately built monument of Guru Rinpoche along with artistic wall carvings, and beautiful sculptures found on monastery premises mesmerizes every visitor. A trip to Asura Cave and Mahaguru Monastery will take you away from the rush of the city and to a more peaceful and tranquil rural area. Along the way, you will also get a beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley from the seat of your vehicle.
Maya Devi Temple is the main temple situated inside, a UNESCO heritage site in Lumbini. Siddhartha Gautam Buddha, who founded Buddhism was born here. A visit to Maya Devi Temple will take the visitor back to the past and allow the exact places where Siddhartha Gautam first walked. The temple and temple premises hold huge cultural and religious importance.
Adjacent to the Maya Devi temple is Ashoka Pillars. Ashoka Pillars are monolithic obelisks spread all over the Indian subcontinent. One of them is present in Lumbini. Built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century, the pillar serves as a testament to the reverence Emperor Ashoka had for Siddhartha Gautam. You can witness an inscription on the lower part of the Ashoka Pillar written in Brahmi script.
Lumbini Museum is one of the must-visit places in Lumbini. One can find several archeologically excavated relics telling the stories and realities of past centuries. This small yet extravagant museum features relics and artifacts providing an overview of the inception and evolution of Buddhism in the region. Manuscripts and scriptures relating to Buddha and Buddhism can be found in this museum.
Inside Lumbini, you can find several Buddhist Temples. Each temple is commissioned by a distinct Buddhist country and carries the architectural and cultural aspects of the corresponding nation. Some of the notable and beautiful Buddhist Temples are the Myanmar Golden Temple, the China Temple, the Korean Temple, the Vietnam Quoc To Temple, the Japanese Buddhist Temple, and many more. Each temple beautifully built and ornated with colorful paintings, artistic sculptures, and carvings will amaze you with the diverse Buddhist culture around the world. You will get to witness the Buddhist Culture found all over the world while exploring Buddhist Temples found in Lumbini.
Lumbini also has several monasteries, whose construction was commissioned by different Buddhist countries. Cambodian Monastery, Sri Lankan Monastery, Royal Thai Monastery, Zhong Hua Chinese Buddhist Monastery, Great Drigung Lotus Stupa, and many other beautiful monasteries can be found here. This peaceful and placid establishment is a perfect retreat for anyone who wants to isolate themselves from cacophonous cities and crowds. These monasteries situated in the vicinity of the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam is a fascinating place for everyone interested in learning about Buddhism and Buddha.
This Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal is a perfect tour package, for those who want to explore and learn about fascinating Buddhist culture, tradition, and beliefs. Not only through cultural exploration, one can find oneself at ease, isolated from the stressful and restless rush of modern life. It will take you on a journey within yourself, and explore parts of your intellectual that were unknown to you.
All in all, this Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal is a comprehensive tour package for everyone who wants to learn and explore Buddhist culture and religion. It takes you to witness, two major stupas of Kathmandu; Swayambhu Nath and Boudha Nath, two peaceful monasteries in Kathmandu, and then to one of the most important pilgrim sites to Buddhist, Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. In Gautam Buddha, you will visit numerous Buddhist temples, monasteries, and museums. Excursion to these religious sites will enlighten you with Buddha and Buddhism, the tranquil environment you can find in these sites will settle the turmoil within you.
Get on board with Breakfree Adventures on this ultimate exploration to reveal the secrets of Buddhist Culture. Withdraw yourself from the mundane rush of daily life. Allow yourself to relax, treat yourself to this enlightening tour, and allow Breakfree Adventures to make all the arrangements for this illuminating tour in the beautiful country of Nepal.
While unraveling the beautiful yet obscured mystique of Buddhist Culture, the last thing you want to happen is to get perturbed by complexities that could arise while touring new places, and that’s where Breakfree Adventures comes, providing you with a stress-free placid touring experience. Breakfree Adventures will be dealing with arrangements and possible issues that might occur during the trek. Our diligent team of experts will make sure that you will have the best touring experience with us. Our experienced guides, cognizant of the religious sites and all their information and backstories related to them, will address any of your queries regarding the history, origin, cultural, and religious significance of the visiting sites.
We at Breakfree Adventures are always on our marks to resolve your questions regarding the service we provide. Our responsive communication team will reach out to you as soon as possible with answers if not immediately. Breakfree Adventures has successfully established itself as a name to be reckoned with in this industry. With over 15 years of experience in satisfying clients with travel and tour services, we are more eager than ever to serve more clients. You can find us at Trip Advisor and see for yourself reviews left by the invaluable clients we have served here and decide by yourself.
The modern fast-paced market is exacting, both physically and mentally, to everyone. At times this causes friction in how we think about ourselves, how we conceive things, and how we interpret what happens to us. This leads to burnout, and diffidence, and enervates cheerfulness in our souls. Not only that, but many unexpected things that happen in our lives make us question everything. To deal with this all we need is a retreat, a withdrawal from all this mundane, insipid, and meaningless rush.
A sneak peek glance at Buddhist philosophy and learning about life, listening to the profundity of Buddhist Masters will surely revert you to your wellness and a different perspective on life. Breakfree Adventures can assist you regain your wellness and learning wisdom for life, along with a Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal. We, can arrange you a retreat or wellness session in one of the most prominent Monasteries in Kathmandu, and subsequently take you to explore Buddhist Religious Sites and Culture with a new perspective and profound wisdom you would have acquired from the retreat or wellness session. For more about this inquire us at +977-9851024557 or email us at [email protected].
Welcome to the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, the land of pure mysticism and spirituality. The capital, Kathmandu also known as the “city of temples”, is in itself a historical and cultural chronicle which encapsulates civil evolution of people of the region.
Our representative will welcome you at the airport and chauffer you to the designated Hotel. For early arrivals, after getting fresh if interested you can explore around the city or else you can rest and relax to recover from jetlag. At evening you can go shopping for Trekking gears and other essentials at Thamel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Our first exploration day will be filled with sightseeing of two UNESCO World Heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley and two Buddhist religious sites situated at the outskirts of Kathmandu; Pharping. After breakfast, our team will contact you and pick you up in a private vehicle from your hotel, and take you to explore our first heritage site.
Swayambhu Nath Stupa also known as “The Monkey Temple” is a UNESCO heritage stie and a sacred religious site for both Buddhist and Hindu. Situated at top of the hill it offers a beautiful view of the Kathmandu and nearby areas. After exploring Swayambhu Nath Stupa, we will head toward to Boudha Nath Stupa, the biggest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley. The most important pilgrimage site to Vajrayana Buddhist, Boudha Nath Stupa is another UNESCOs’ world heritage site.
Now, we will move away from the hustle and bustle of the city towards Pharping, a beautiful city 12 miles west to the capital. Here you will visit Asura Cave, an ancient cave where Guru Rinpoche attained enlightenment and Mahaguru Monastery, featuring the tallest statue of Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava. Surrounded by hill, forests and greenery, you will get to experience bucolic essence of country side.
After completing our exploration, we will head back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel you are staying, you will be driven to domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport, for flight to Bhairahawa. From Bhairahawa you will be driven to Lumbini, then checked in at hotel to leave off your backpack and luggage, after that we will promptly initiate your excursion of UNESCO world heritage site, the sacred and mesmerizing Lumbini.
Based on the feasibility, the order on which you will be taken to visit religious sites in Lumbini might vary, but be assured that you will not miss exploring any single significant site. Most probably, the first day exploration entails, visit to Buddha Birthplace Garden, monastery visit (Mahayana, Vajrayana and Theravada), World peace pagoda.
After first day of exploration, you will get back at hotel for a good night’s sleep.
Overnight at hotel in Lumbini.
Your unfinished Lumbini Exploration continues on 4th day of Buddhist Cultural Tour.
The day will begin with visit to Tilaurakot palace, followed by visit Gotihawa, Niglihawa, Buddhist Temples, Monastic areas, Lumbini Museums and many more. You will get to visit, beautiful ancient temples, palaces, and religiously and historically important places at Lumbini. You will get to learn about the history, myths, and secrets of inception and evolution of Buddhism. You will also get to acquire vast knowledge regarding Buddha, his principles and morals. All in all, this exploration will surely enlighten you about Buddhist culture, tradition and way of life, and change your perspective regarding Buddhism and Buddha.
After finishing the day excursion, you will return back to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Lumbini.
As your Buddhist Cultural tour has concluded, you will be flown back to Kathmandu.
This will be your rest day at Kathmandu. For this day you can explore local markets, eateries and city streets. Buying souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Depending upon your flight time you will be dropped off at the International Airport three hours prior your departure for check in formalities. Our representative will be there assisting you, bidding you farewell and wishing you a safe flight back home as you head back towards your homeland with unforgettable experience and tons of memories you made while exploring the untouched Himalayan gem.
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The itinerary mentioned and explained above is a standard itinerary. Depending upon your requirements and need we can tweak things here and there to either shorten or lengthen the duration of your Buddhist Cultural T0ur in Nepal. Please inquire us at: [email protected] or call at +977-9851014557 for more information regarding Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal.
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Your Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal begins from the moment you land at Tribhuvan International Airport. Our team member will be waiting for you at the exit terminal at the airport, and then chauffer you to the designated hotel. For early arrivals, you can either rest to recover from jetlag or you can meander around the city streets and visit the local markets purchasing things you might deem necessary. Next day, you will be taken for the exploration of several Buddhist cultural sites, the most prominent being two UNESCO world heritage sites, Boudha Nath Stupa and Swayambhu Nath Stupa. You will also explore, Asura Cave and Mahaguru Monastery.
The next day you will get on the flight that takes you to Bhairahawa, a city near Lumbini. On the same day, you will begin your exploration of beautiful Lumbini, yet another UNESCO World Heritage site. Based on the feasibility you will be taken for excursion of different religious sites. The order in which you these religious sites may vary but you do not miss exploring any significant monuments/sites. Next day you will visit previously unexplored sites in Tilaurikot, Lumbini. This beautiful Buddhist cultural site comprises several Buddhist Temples, Monastic areas, and archeological sites that have assisted historians, archeologists, and theologists in comprehending the inception, and evolution of Buddhism and you will get to witness all these.
Many scriptures that can be found in Museums, pillars, and relics observed in Lumbini provide profound information about Buddhism and Buddha. After a whole day of touring this beautiful Buddhist cultural site, you will return to your hotel. The next day you will return to Kathmandu and the day later you will depart from the capital to your homeland.
It is expected to question, “Why choose Breakfree Adventures?”, “What do we offer that other operators don’t?”. These questions need to be answered so that we make it clear to our clients what makes us stand out in this competitive market.
Apart from the exploration of natural wonders, and cultural enigma, and for the adventure of a lifetime, trekking with Breakfree Adventures will allow you to have stress free trekking experience. Breakfree Adventures will be dealing with arrangements and possible issues that might occur during the trek. Our diligent team of experts will make sure that you will have the best trekking experience with us. Our experienced guides, cognizant of the terrain and all its adversities will address any of your queries regarding the geography, culture, and trek, similarly, our porter will carry your belongings safely throughout your trek making sure you possess things that you might need while on trek.
We at Breakfree Adventures are always on our marks to resolve your questions regarding the service we provide. Our responsive communication team will reach out to you as soon as possible with answers if not immediately. Breakfree Adventures has been successfully able to established as a name to be reckoned with in this industry. With over 15 years of experience in satisfying clients with travel and tour services, we are more eager than ever to serve more clients. You can find us at Trip Advisor and see for yourself reviews left by the invaluable clients we have served here and decide by yourself.
Breakfree Adventures also operates numerous stunning and adventurous places in Nepal. You may spend your extras days in Kathmandu through various approaches, which include, the Everest Mountain flight, Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day trip, Chitwan Jungle Safaris, 2 nights 3 days Chitwan jungle safari, Chitwan Luxury Tour, Trishuli River Rafting before flying back home.
We have a team of highly experienced and professionally trained tour guides who are thoroughly versed in the culture and history of each place of the places you will be visiting.
We operate Buddhist cultural tours privately with your guide so that you don’t have to confront other people who might have different interests or attitudes. To keep our tours private and comfortable we limit our groups to 10 people per guide. Please contact us if you have a bigger group and we will arrange several guides for you depending on group size.
We use comfortable cars/mini-vans for the sightseeing tours. (For up to 2 people, a car is provided and a mini-van is for a group of 3-10 people) Option of fly in/fly out is also available.
The tour duration is 7 nights/8 days. The tour covers major Buddhist sites/landmarks in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Lumbini. In Kathmandu, visit Boudhanath, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) & other monasteries. In Pokhara, explore around World Peace Pagoda, Tibetan refugee camps & monasteries. The prime highlight of the tour is a visit to the Buddhas’ birthplace Lumbini where several important Buddhist sites are located like the sacred pond & garden, Ashok Pillar, Mayadevi temple, shrines & temples erected by Buddhist countries. Also religious and archaeological sites at Devdaha and Ramagram.
Clothing varies with the type of tour and season. It’s warm in Kathmandu from April to late October and from November to March-end, days are usually warm but the evenings are colder. Summer clothes are okay during the daytime but the evening requires a light jacket. Winter is from December to February so bring along sufficient winter wear like jackets, sweaters, trousers, etc. Or you can purchase clothes of your choice in Kathmandu clothing stores too.
We request travelers to dress modestly, as the sites of excursions are religious establishments. Please abstain from wearing revealing clothes. Apparel and Dress covering knees and shoulders are considered suitable and respect the ethics and principles of people frequenting those religious establishments.
Breakfast is included during your stay in Kathmandu/Pokhara/Lumbini.
The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as the Monkey Temple because of the countless monkeys living on the premises. The stupa is towards the western side of the Kathmandu Valley atop a hillock commanding a great view of the entire Kathmandu Valley.
The Bouddhanath Stupa is the largest in the valley located about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating
specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath.
Situated in the small town of Pharping, west of the capital city, Asura Cave is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhist people. It is considered as a sacred site where Guru Rinpoche also known as Padmasambhava got enlightened. Guru Rinpoche is considered a Buddhist teacher who introduced Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. This sacred place is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year, due to its important religious and cultural importance.
Mahaguru Monastery is yet another beautiful religious site on Pharping. It boasts a humongous statue of Guru Rinpoche or Padma Sambhava. This intricately built monument of Guru Rinpoche along with artistic wall carvings, and beautiful sculptures found on monastery premises mesmerizes every visitor. A trip to Asura Cave and Mahaguru Monastery will take you away from the rush of the city and to a peaceful and tranquil rural area. Along the way, you will also get a beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley from the seat of your vehicle.
This garden is the heart of Prof. Tange’s design, the ultimate objective of the plan, to create an atmosphere of spirituality peace, universal brotherhood, and non-violence consistent with Lord Buddha’s message to the world. The zone shelters ancient monuments in a freshly restored atmosphere.
The Temple is the heart of all monuments at this holy site. The temple complex bears the testimony of several phases of construction over the centuries. Inside the temple, there are remains of structures of the early Maya Devi Temple that date back to the 3rd century B.C. to the 7th century A.D.
The Marker stone (conglomerate) located deeply buried in the sanctum sanctorum pinpoints the exact spot of the auspicious birth of Lord Buddha. This was discovered after a meticulous excavation of the Maya Devi Temple in 1996. The Marker Stone 70 x 40 x10 cm, is now preserved with a covering of bulletproof glass.
PUSHKARINI is believed to be the most sacred pond of the Shakyas in which Maya Devi took her bath before giving birth to Prince, Buddha. It is also the pond where the infant Buddha was given his first purification bath. The pond has two deep wells, and terraced steps, and is riveted by beautifully layered bricks of 1933-39.
The pillar is important evidence of the birthplace of Buddha. The inscription engraved by Ashoka is still intact and testifies to the authenticity of the birthplace. The text written in Brahmin script records the visit of King Priyadarsi who ordered structures built to protect the site
