Lumbini Tour (Birth place of Lord Budha) – 01 Night 02 Days Ashok Stambha LumbiniLumbini is the birth of place of Lord Buddha and has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Shakyamuni Buddha was born in Lumbini, in southern Nepal, twenty-five hundred years ago. Since his time, Nepal has been a sacred ground for Buddhists as the birthplace of the Buddha. Lumbini is a small town in the southern Terai plains of Nepal, where the ruins of the old city can still be seen. Shakyamuni Buddha was born to a family. Lumbini has been a holy ground for Buddhists all over the world. The restored garden and surroundings of Lumbini have the remains of many of the ancient stupas and monasteries. A large stone pillar erected by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC bears an inscription about the birth of the Buddha. An important part of Lumbini is the temple of Maya Devi. It has a stone image of Maya Devi giving birth to Lord Buddha as she holds onto a branch. It has been well worn by the strokes of barren women hoping for fertility. To the south of the temple is a pool where Queen Maya Devi is said to have bathed and given her son his first purification bath. A quiet garden, shaded by the leafy Bo tree (the type of tree under which Buddha received enlightenment), and a newly planted forest nearby lend an air of tranquillity which bespeaks Buddhas teachings. Lumbini is now being developed under the Master Plan of the Lumbini Development Trust, a non-governmental organization dedicated to the restoration of Lumbini and its development as a pilgrimage site. The plan, completed in 1978 by the renowned Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, will transform three square miles of land into a sacred place of gardens, pools, buildings, and groves. The development will include a Monastic Zone, the circular sacred Garden surrounding the Ashoka pillar and Maya Devi temple, and Lumbini Village, where visitors will find lodges, restaurants, a cultural center and tourist facilities. An important archeological site near Lumbini, Kapilvastu evokes the ancient palace where Lord Buddha spent his formative years. Scattered foundations of the palace are abundant, and archeologists have by now discovered 13 successive layers of human habitation dating back to the eighth century BC. A must for archeological and historical buffs! Besides its religious and historical significance, Lumbini offers cultural insights into the village life of southern Nepal. If possible, try to coincide your visit with the weekly Monday bazaar when villagers come from miles around to buy grains, spices, pottery, jewellery, saris and various other items. It may appear as a scene out of the Arabian Nights, with colorful merchandise spread out under the mango trees and the air perfumed with incense. Its a chance to bargain for souvenirs while witnessing local life in Lumbini. Wooden ox-carts loaded with hay trundle by. Villagers dry cow-dung for fuel, and tea stalls serve sweet milk tea. Today, Lumbini is beginning to receive travelers and archaeologists attention after centuries of neglect. Serious preservation work has only just been started in the latter half of this century and Lumbini as a slice of history is worth seeing and worth preserving. An important archeological site near Lumbini, Kapilvastu evokes the ancient palace where Lord Buddha spent his formative years. Scattered foundations of the palace are abundant and archeologists have by now discovered 13 successive layers of human habitation dating back to the eighth century BC. Itinerary A: Lumbini (Birth place of Lord Budha) – 01 Night 02 Days Day 01: Fly to Bhairawa, Sightseeing around Lumbini. O/N at Bhairawa/Lumbini. Day 02: Fly back to Kathmandu. Tour Cost: Per person INR 9900.00 Cost Includes: Kathmandu-Bhairawa-Kathmandu flight fare. Arrival, departure and Lumbini sightseeing by car. 01 Night accommodation in Janakpur O/N on BB. Buddhist Tour in NepalItinerary B: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Lumbini - Kathmandu - 07 Nights 08 Days Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu transfers to Hotel Overnight at hotel Day 02: Katmandu city sightseeing place to visit Bouddha Nath , Copen Monastery, Swayambhu Nath stupa, Bonpo Monastery, Patan Golden Temple (Varna Mahabihar) back to hotel, Overnight Day 03: Drive to Pokhara check in Hotel, overnight Day 04: Early in the morning sunrise trip to Sarankot back to Hotel. Afternoon Pokhara city sightseeing place to visit - Tibetan monastery, Seti River George. Tibetan Refugee camp, Devis waterfall and Japanese stupa, Overnight Day 05: After breakfast drive to Lumbini Overnight Day 06:Lumbini sight seeing place to visit Japanese temple, Chinese temple, ASOKA PILLER , Vieatnam Temlpe Buddha birth place, Maya Garden and many more other Buddha stupa, back to hotel Overnight. Day 07: Back to Kathmandu, Overnight Day 08: Departure to onward Destination. Swayambhunath StupaItinerary C: Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Pokhara - Chitwan - Lumbini - 09 Nights 10 Days Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Day 02: Kathmandu-Nagarkot Drive to Nagarkot via Bhaktpur city, evening sunrise program, overnight Hotel. Day 03: Nagarkot-Kathamndu After sunrise back to Katmandu. Afternoon Katmandu city sightseeing place to visit Pashupatinath, Bouddha Nath , Budhanilkantha, Balaju water, Swayambhu Nath stupa (Monkeys temple) Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square with Krishna Temple, overnight Hotel. Day 04: Kathmandu-Pokhara Drive / fly to Pokhara check in Hotel, overnight. Day 05: Pokhara Early in the morning sunrise trip to Sarankot back to Hotel. After noon Pokhara city sightseeing place to visit - Bindhabasini Temple, Seti River gorge, Gorkha Museum, Devis waterfall, Mahadev Cave and visit the Barahi Temple by boat ride in Fewa Lake. Day 06: Pokhara-Chitwan Drive to Chitwan, Arrival in Resort, Refreshment, Briefing about the programme, After lunch Visit to Tharu Village National Parks visitors center, Sunset view from the river bank, Dinner with Tharu Culture Dancing programme , Overnight Day 07: Chitwan After Breakfast Dugout canoe trip followed by a nature walk programme or visit to Elephant breeding farm, back to Resort After lunch Elephant back safari programme, leisure, overnight, Day 08: Chitwan-Lumbini After breakfast Bird watching Tour, drive to Lumbini, Overnight. Day 09: Lumbini-Kathmandu At AM visit the ASOKA PILLAR that marks the spot of Buddhas birth, Maya Garden and many other monasteries and temples in the vicinity. Late morning, leave Lumbini for Kathmandu. Day 10: Departure to onward Destination
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