Lumbini - The Birth Place of Buddha - 12 Days

Lumbini is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam Buddha, the apostle of peace, compassion and non-violence. The broken Ashoka pillar, remnant of an old monastery, images of Buddha's mother Maya Devi, etc. are preserved in Lumbini. The historic importance of the pillar is evident by the inscription engraved in the pillar in Brahmi script. The pillar was erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site. To the south of the pillar is the sacred pond, Puskarni, where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to the Buddha and also where infant Buddha was given his first purification bath. The single most important place of the Lumbini and to the entire Buddhist world for that matter is the stone slab located deep in the Sanctum sanctorum.

In addition we include Nagarkot which is 30 Km from the center of Kathmandu. This place is great. It is a little town known best for its views of the entire Nepali side of the Himalaya range from Everest in the east to the Annapurna in the west. Besides you don't have to be in switzerland to ride on cable cars. Unlike in the west the cable car in Nepal and takes you upto the abode of Manakamana, the wish-fulfilling goddess, on what you could call a spiritual ride.

Our scenic pilgrimage drive also includes the best of the wonderful spots of Nepal with a visit to an enchanting Pokhara, nesteld in the tranquill valley at 900m, is also the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations.

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Price Includes : All hotel accommodation with all meals as per itinerary on twin sharing basis, private transportation as per program, Monument entrance fees during sightseeing with guide.

Price Excludes : All personal nature expenses, Tips, Final airport departure tax NRs.1356 per person for SAARC countries and NRs.1695 per person for other countries.