Buddhist Sites Tour in Nepal - 8 days

The day begins after breakfast. Today, explore a couple of UNESCO-listed world heritage sites- Boudhanath and Swayambhunath stupa that is located in the heart of Kathmandu city. It's amazing to see the prayer flags fluttering in the vicinity of the sites. Then we manage the tour by visiting a nearby monastery and exploring the spiritual lifestyles of nuns and monks. After exploration, return back. Overnight at the hotel. 

Asura Cave and Yanglesho Cave are sacred caves of Guru Rinpoche, where he attained enlightenment and re-enlightenment. Guru Rinpoche meditated on Vajrakilaya, who is a deity to remove all the obstacles in the journey of enlightenment. Guru Rinpoche began his practice of deep meditation emphasizing the deity Yangdak Heruka. Guru Rinpoche and Shakyadevi (daughter of the King of Nepal) both attained the third vidyadhara level, ‘vidyadhara of the great seal, or mahamudra’ in the Yanglesho Cave. Find more: Asura and Yanglesho Cave

Flying from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa is a half an hour's trip. Landing at Bhairahawa, drive to Lumbini and the sightseeing begins. Explore the birthplace of Lord Buddha and the entire spiritual setting in Lumbini Square. Maya Devi temple, Ashoka Pillar, Garden, and monasteries of various countries are prime attractions in Lumbini. You feel spiritually satisfied and feel the tranquility of the entire region after the tour. Overnight at the hotel.  

Located at a distance of 24 km from Lumbini, Tilaurakot houses the remains of Kapilavstu and is considered to be the place where Lord Gautam Buddha spent 29 years of his life. Its unearthing is marked as a significant event that reveals the historical life of Gautama Buddha. After visiting Tilaurakot, drive to the airport and fly back to Kathmandu.

It takes about 2 hours to drive from Kathmandu to Namobuddha Monastery, Kavre. It is a real epitome of Buddhist cultural prosperity at this location. The elegant monastery is located at the top of the hill. Exploration of the spiritual surroundings, enjoying greenery views, knowing the story behind the name Namobuddha, and watching fluttering prayer flags throughout the jungle is a different level of experience. After visiting Namobuddha monastery, drive further to Maratika Cave, which is a 7-hour trip through the hillside road. Overnight at the resort. 

The Maratika cave is such a significant cave, where Mahasiddhi Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) meditated with his consort, Lhacham Mandarava, after coming from India. It is such a sacred cave, where both received the blessings of immortality from Buddha Amitayus.  It's a great spiritual experience to explore around the caves, hillside, and the myths of Guru Rinpoche, Lord Mahadev, and Kirant King. The countryside looks dramatic. Overnight at the resort. 

Read more: Maratika Cave, Halesi

Om Mani Padme Hum. After having breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu, which is an eight-hour journey. Then a little celebration will take place at a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. 

It's time to bid farewell after such impressive Buddhist sites. Our representative will drop you at the airport on your time.