Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

6 Day Buddhist Pilgrimage with Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour

6 Days Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha
  • 02 Explore Kathmandu Valley’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • 03 See Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • 04 Discover Tilaurakot, linked to Buddha’s formative years as a Shakya prince
  • 05 Visit Kapilvastu Museum and sacred sites near the garden area
  • 06 Enjoy guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Lumbini
  • 07 Travel between Kathmandu and Bhairahawa with included domestic flights

Follow the story of Buddha across Nepal on this 6-day pilgrimage that combines Kathmandu’s UNESCO-listed heritage with time in sacred Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Explore some of the country’s most important spiritual and cultural landmarks, from Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath to the revered sites and monasteries of Lumbini.

Your journey also includes visits to key archaeological and historical locations connected to Buddha’s early life, including Tilaurakot and the Kapilvastu Museum. With domestic flights between Kathmandu and Bhairahawa, guided sightseeing, accommodation, and meals in Lumbini included, this itinerary offers a convenient and meaningful way to experience Nepal’s Buddhist heritage.

Follow the story of Buddha across Nepal on this 6-day pilgrimage that combines Kathmandu’s UNESCO-listed heritage with time in sacred Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kapilwastu, Kathmandu, Siddharthanagar, Lumbini
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Upon Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport

  • Our Airport representative assists you at Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to hotel and rest of time leisure activities and overnight at hotel.
  • Meals not included
  • Accommodation included: Hotel overnight, Kathmandu
2
Day 02

Guided sightseeing Kathmandu Valley

  • After breakfast our tour guide will assists you at your hotel and take a drive to UNESCO listed World heritage sites of Kathmandu valley which includes: Swyambhunath Stupa(Monkey Temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square(home of living goddess Kumari), Pashupatinath temple (ancient temple and holy place of Hindu and Buddhist followers), Bouddhanath Stupa (ancient Buddhist stupa )and overnight at hotel.
  • Meals included: breakfast
  • Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Kathmandu
3
Day 03

Kathmandu to Lumbini(45 min. flight)

  • After breakfast, transfer to domestic terminal for your flight to Bhairawa, assists by tour guide and transfer to hotel and sightseeing of Lumini which is known as birth place of lord Buddha which is also included as world heritage sites by UNESCO and overnight at hotel.
  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Lumbini
4
Day 04

Full day sightseeing of Lumbini Garden

  • After breakfast visit the important archaeological site, Tilaurakot, the ancient royal palace of king Suddodhana (Gautam Bhudda’s Father), where Buddha Spent his formative years as a Shakya prince, Kapilvastu Museum, the holy shrines, monasteries and stupa’s near the scared garden and overnight at hotel.
  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Accommodation included: Hotel overnight, Lumbini
5
Day 05

Lumbini to Kathmandu (45 min. fly back)

  • After breakfast fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel and rest of time leisure activities.
  • Meals included: breakfast
  • Accommodation included: Hotel overnight, Kathmandu
6
Day 06

Final departure

  • Our tour guide will assists you at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure
  • Meals included: breakfast
  • Accommodation not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Kathmandu – Bhairahawa – Kathmandu Air Ticket
  • Expert English speaking tour guide at Kathmandu and Lumbini
  • All entrance fees as applicable
  • Meals on full board basis during Lumbini Tour
  • Accommodation on BB plan with twin sharing basis.
  • Luxurious private vehicle during sightseeing
  • All pick up and drop services

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner at Kathmandu
  • Unforeseen events due to nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Personnel expenses

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We pickup guests form Kathmandu International Airport, any hotels inside Kathmandu City

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, NP
Tour start
Kathmandu, NP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu.

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