Nepal government has inaugurated “Visit Lumbini Year 2012” campaign and Tourism Vision 2020. Visit Lumbini Year 2012 campaign is to promote Lumbini a birthplace of Lord Buddha in the international community along with uniting the world to work towards creating a peaceful society through Buddha's peace message and to improve livelihoods of the local people through tourism. Every year tourists especially Buddhist tourism in Lumbini is increasing and moreover 40% more is targeted in this visit Lumbini year 2012.
Introduction of the Lumbini
Lumbini is situated in Kapilvastu district in the west Nepal close to the border with India and it is better known by a birth place of the lord Buddha. Lumbini stands to represent a significant site of pilgrimage that must be carried out once in a lifetime for all Buddhists throughout the world. Buddha got significance to the life and Enlightenment here in Lumbini.
In this special event, we Holiday Mountain Treks have made a special arrangement for the travelers who wish to visit Lumbini. So come and join us on this religious journey to bring the Buddha’s message of peace across the world and develop the Lumbini as a peace creating city and a representation of global Buddhist centre.
Tour name : Lumbini Buddhist Circuit Tour
Tour category : Touring
Tour highlights : Lifehood of loard Buddha and development of Buddhism
Tour Duration : 6 nights / 7 days
Accomodation / Meals : 2/3 star category hotel/resort with daily breakfast in Kathmandu and home stay in Ghale Gaun
Transportation / Guide : Private deluxe vehivle during the tour
Tour cost : Starts from USD 865 (minimum 2 pax). For group travel and further discussion, please email us-info@tripsnepal.com
Complimentary: Company T-SHIRT and farewell dinner at one of the best typical Nepali restaurant with live culture program
Cost Includes:Arrival/departure transfer, tour guide, entrance fees, hotels with breakfast, private transport as per the trip itinerary, round trip flight fares.
Cost Excludes: Entry visa fees and International airfare, lunch/ dinner, personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills etc, travel/medical and rescue insurance, optional trips and sightseeing if extend and tips.
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, pick-up & transfer to hotel
Day 02: Fly to Lumbini
It is 35 mints flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa. Arrive and drive to Lumbini about 30 mints. Overnight in Hotel
Day 03: Lumbini Monastry exprience
Visit to the Mayadevi temple, Sacred Garden, Monastic Zone and New Lumbini Village and surrounding areas of Lumbini Development Trust which covers 3 square mile. Over night in Hotel
Day 04: Lumbini Cultural experiences
Visit surrounding typical local villages of Lumbini and observe rural culture. Interaction with warm and hospital local people, buying their authentic handicraft products and observing their traditional rituals will bring one closer to understand the diversity of Terai cultures in Nepal.
Day 05: Religious and archeological expricnce
Visit religious and archeological sites of Tilaurakot, Gotihawa, Kudan, Siddharthanagar, Niglihara, Sagarhawam Aurorakot. Niglihawa is where Kanakmuni Buddha was born and Sagarhawa is the archeological findings as place of the Massacre of the Shakyas. Overnight in hotel
Day 06: History experience and return to kathmandu
Visit Devdaha and Ramagram. Devdaha is the ancient capital of the Koliya region. It is the maternal hometown of Queen Mayadevi (mother), Prajapati Gautami (step-mother), Princess Yasodhara (consort) and where Prince Siddhartha had spent his childhood. Ramgrama is the brick mound on the bank of the Jharahi River. It is seven meter high brick stupa consisting of relic (one of the eight astha dhatu) of Lord Buddha. The Stupa was built by the king of Ramgrama, who was the eighth king to obtain the Buddha's relics. After a great experience, transfer to Bhairaha aiprot and fly back to kathmandu.
Day 07: Departure
If you have time and are interested for other adventure like white water rating, wild life safari or any other activities can extend your holiday or transfer to airport and fly back to sweet home.
Complimentary: Company T-SHIRT and farewell dinner at one of the best typical Nepali restaurant with live culture program
Arrival/departure transfer, tour guide, entrance fees, hotels with breakfast, private transport as per the trip itinerary, round trip flight fares.
Entry visa fees and International airfare, lunch/ dinner, personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills etc, travel/medical and rescue insurance, optional trips and sightseeing if extend and tips.
