Trip Dossier

Day 1 – Arrive Kathmandu

Transfer from airport to hotel. A representative from our office will be there to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport.  At the hotel, you will be briefed on your itinerary.

Day 2 – Fly to Lumbini/Afternoon visit Maya Devi temple, Puskarini Pond, Ashoka’s Pillar, Sacred Garden, Monastery (Prayers / Meditiation)

After an early breakfast, we catch our flight for Lumbini. From Kathmandu it takes about thirty five minutes to reach Bhairahawa Airport. From Bhairahawa Airport, Lumbini is just an hour’s drive away.

After checking in at our hotel, we have some refreshments. Later in the afternoon, we proceed to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lumbini. Here we visit the spot where Lord Buddha was born (Maya Devi Temple), the Puskarini Pond where he was given his first ritual bath, Ashoka’s Pillar and the Sacred Garden. We spend some quiet hours praying and meditating at a monastery.

Day 3 – Fly to Kathmandu/ Afternoon Visit Boudhanath(special puja) and Swoyambhunath

We return to Kathmandu by flight. After refreshments, we visit Boudhanath Stupa. A protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, Boudhanath Stupa is regarded as the most important centre of Tibetan Buddhism outside Tibet. The plinths supporting the Stupa has been designed to resemble a giant ‘mandala’ or the Buddhist cosmic world. At the four corners, sit the Dhyani Buddhas, while the fifth Buddha, Vairocana, sits at the centre. Buddhists believe that the remains of Kasyapa Buddha (Lord Buddha’s previous incarnation) were interred at the spot where the stupa is built. At this holy site, light butter lamps and pray to Lord Buddha to bestow his blessings upon you.

Later we proceed to Swoyambhunath Temple. Located on a hilltop, Swoyambhunath is regarded as the first temple in Kathmandu valley. According to local folklore, the Bodhisattva Manjushri built a temple here after draining the water that inundated Kathmandu valley. There are Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples in the vicinity of the stupa. Enjoy a 360 degree view of Kathmandu Valley from the temple. Evening, enjoy a traditional Nepali feast and a lively Nepali cultural programme.

Day 4 –Depart Kathmandu

Our representative will drop you at the airport on time to catch your return flight.

Cost Inclusion / Exclusion

Cost Inclusion:-

• 2N Hotel Accommodation @ Kathmandu on BB plan
• 1N Hotel Accommodation @ Lumbini on BB Plan
• Airport pick up & drop
• Transportation on Private vehicle
• Domestic Flight ticket KTM-BWA-KTM
• Entrance fees as specified in itinerary
• Lighting butter lamps at Monasteries (Swoyamhunath, Boudha)
• Diver cum guide below 4 pax
• One mineral water bottle during transfer
• Complimentary/Farewell Dinner(Traditional Nepali Feast)

Cost Exclusion

• Meals (Lunch/Dinner),Drinks and bar menu
• Telephone & laundry
• Personal expenses
• Nepal Visa Fee
• Any accidental and emergency support (if any)
• Driver and guide tips
• Emergency evacuation
• International Air Tickets
• Extra activities other than above itinerary