A Buddhist Trail

Boudnath Stupa is lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley.  It looms 36 meters high and present one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Boudhnath a world heritage is also known as Khasti.  There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. Dive to Dhulikhel where you will spend a night.   

Dhulikhel is the Hill resort of Dhulikhel lies 32 Km to the east of Kathmandu on the Arniko highway that leads to Tibet.  In the old days, Dhulikhel flourished as s trading center handling commerce between Kathmandu and Lhasa.  Today, it delights visitors with its enchanting cultural heritage and stunning Himalayan views
Overnight at the hotel.


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  • Trip Activity: Tour
  • Trip Destination:Nepal
  • Trip Type :Yeti Journeys

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Trip Itinerary :

Day 01
Arrive Kathmandu.  Halfday tour of Boudhnath and drive to Dhulikhel.

Day 02
Sunrise from Dhulikhel.  Visit Namaboudha. Drive back to Kathmandu. Tour of Kathmandu City and Swoyambhunath.

Day 03
Fly to Lumbini. Lumbini sightseeing.

Day 04
Morning fly back to Kathmandu.  Afternoon visit Pharping Monastery

Day 05
Departure

Day 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU/ BOUDHANATH/ DHULIKHEL
Meet upon arrival and Transfer to Hotel.
Boudnath Stupa is lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley.  It looms 36 meters high and present one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Boudhnath a world heritage is also known as Khasti.  There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area.
Dive to Dhulikhel where you will spend a night.   
Dhulikhel is the Hill resort of Dhulikhel lies 32 Km to the east of Kathmandu on the Arniko highway that leads to Tibet.  In the old days, Dhulikhel flourished as s trading center handling commerce between Kathmandu and Lhasa.  Today, it delights visitors with its enchanting cultural heritage and stunning Himalayan views
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: TOUR OF DHULIKHEL/ NAMOBUDDHA/ KATHMANDU/ SWOYAMBHUNATH
Early morning sunrise from Dhulikhel.  After breakfast visit Namaboudha
Pm. Tour of Kathmandu City, And Swoyambhunath
Namaboudha  is the place is revered by both Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhists. The stupa is located on top of a hill about 3 hours drive from Kathmandu and also offers good views of the mountains and Kathmandu valley. It is said that Buddha is one of his incarnations was a prince and while hunting found a tiger and her cubs starving. The prince cut off his own flesh and fed the tiger and her cubs. There is a stupa and bronze plaque which describes this. Many buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit this place on their pilgrimage.

Kathmandu  Durbar Square is a complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu.  An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages.  The Durbar Square, protected by UNESCO as a world heritage site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city.  There are also museums inside the palace building.  

Swoyambhunath Stupa: It watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side.  The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake.  Swoyambhu is also known as Sengu and is listed as a World heritage site.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03: KATHMANDU- LUMBINI

Morning Fly To Lumbini.  Lumbini Sightseeing in the afternoon.
Lumbini is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO; Lumbini is being developed with international support as the supreme Buddhist Pilgrimage and a symbol of world peace.  The Sacred Garden where the Buddha was born, converges on the Ashoka Pillar which carries an inscription identifying the spot as the birth place.  The serene tree shaded lawn is dotted with bricks mounds- ruins of ancient stupas and monasteries.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04: KATHMANDU- PHARPING

After breakfast fly Back To Kathmandu.  Pm Tour of Pharping Monastery And Kirtipur.    
PHARPING:- According To Legend Padma Sanbhawa The Great Buddhist Sage Meditated In One Of The Caves In Pharping. There Is A Small Buddhist Monastery And Many Buddhist Still Visit And Spend Days Meditating In The Caves. Pharping Is About 45 Min Drive from Kathmandu.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 05: KATHMANDU NEXT DESTINATION
Transfer to the airport and fly to next destination

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