Lumbini Heritage Tour
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- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 6 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 5-79 yrs
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-4328
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Kathmandu, Nepal
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the birth place of Lord Buddha, in Lumbini.
- Discover the rich Buddhist cultural & traditional heritage.
- King Ashok's Pillar, Maya Devi Temple, Scared pond (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Tour around palaces & ruins of the ancient capital, Devdaha & Ramgram.
Lumbini Heritage tour takes you to the birth place of Lord Buddha at Lumbini in the Terai plains of Nepal and closer to the Nepal-India border of Sunauli. Lord Buddha was born in 623 BC in the southern Terai plains of Nepal at Lumbini.
Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site about 306 kms from Kathmandu. It’s the most sacred pilgrimage site for all the Buddhists round the world. Lumbini is protected under Lumbini Development Project where some important landmarks are located such as the exact place of Buddha’s birth, sacred pond- where Buddha’s mother Maya Devi took a bath before his birth, Maya Devi’s Temple, King Ashok’s pillar.
At present times, there are many monasteries, temples and shrines erected by various Buddhist nations around the Lumbini area. The tour further extends to Devdaha and Ramgram where Devdaha is the ancient capital and the maternal home of Queen Maya Devi. Ramgram has a brick stupa where a relic (one of the eight Asthu Dhatu) of Lord Buddha is kept.
Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site about 306 kms from Kathmandu. It’s the most sacred pilgrimage site for all the Buddhists round the world. Lumbini is protected under Lumbini Development Project where some important landmarks are located such as the exact place of Buddha’s birth, sacred pond- where Buddha’s mother Maya Devi took a bath before his birth, Maya Devi’s Temple, King Ashok’s pillar.
At present times, there are many monasteries, temples and shrines erected by various Buddhist nations around the Lumbini area. The tour further extends to Devdaha and Ramgram where Devdaha is the ancient capital and the maternal home of Queen Maya Devi. Ramgram has a brick stupa where a relic (one of the eight Asthu Dhatu) of Lord Buddha is kept.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu/meet & transfer to hotel
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Day 2: Fly to Bhairahawa & drive to Lumbini
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Day 3: Lumbini Sightseeing
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Day 4: Explore Lumbini- Devdaha & Ramagram
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Day 5: Drive back to Kathmandu
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Day 6: Trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Airport pick up/drop off by private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu/Lumbini including breakfast.
- Guided Lumbini city tours inclusive of private vehicle and guide.
- Kathmandu - Bhairawa airfare.
- Domestic airport departure tax.
- Transfers by a private vehicle from Bhairawa - Lumbini & Lumbini-Kathmandu.
- Experienced English speaking guide.
- All government taxes, VAT and office service charge.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu/Lumbini.
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- International airfare and travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, hot shower etc.)
- Any kind of drinks (tea/coffee, hot chocolate, boiled water, bottle water, cola, beer etc.)
- Necessary permit and monuments entrance fees.
- Tips for guide (Tipping are expected but not mandatory)
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