30-Day Lumbini Monastic Retreat with Buddhist Teachings and Blessing

30 Days Round trip from Tribhuwan International Airport Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 1-month immersive Buddhist monastic retreat in Lumbini
  • 02 Daily meditation, mindfulness, prayers, and chanting
  • 03 Teachings and interaction with monks and spiritual teachers
  • 04 Periods of silence, reflection, and personal practice
  • 05 Explore Lumbini's important Buddhist heritage sites
  • 06 Cultural immersion in the birthplace of Lord Buddha
  • 07 Guidance on integrating Buddhist practices into daily life
  • 08 Closing meditation, blessing, and completion ceremony

Experience a peaceful 1-month monastic retreat in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, designed for travellers seeking privacy, inner happiness, spiritual growth, and a deeper connection between body, mind, and soul. Gradually settle into monastic life through daily meditation, mindfulness, prayers, chanting, Buddhist teachings, and appropriate monastery routines, with meaningful interaction with monks and spiritual teachers throughout the retreat. Guided visits to key Buddhist heritage sites in Lumbini add cultural depth, while periods of silence and personal reflection create space for stillness and deeper practice. This immersive retreat offers a serene environment to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and cultivate lasting peace and inner happiness.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 30 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Lumbini
Languages English, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Lumbini and Monastic Introduction

Fly from Kathmandu to Lumbini and transfer to the monastery or retreat centre. Settle into the monastic environment and begin with meditation, prayers, Buddhist teachings, and quiet reflection.

2
Day 02

Monastic Orientation and Buddhist Foundations

Settle into the monastic environment and become familiar with daily prayers, meditation, chanting, and monastery routines. Receive an introduction to Buddhist teachings and the principles that shape monastic practice.

3
Day 03

Monastic Orientation and Buddhist Foundations

Settle into the monastic environment and become familiar with daily prayers, meditation, chanting, and monastery routines. Receive an introduction to Buddhist teachings and the principles that shape monastic practice.

4
Day 04

Monastic Orientation and Buddhist Foundations

Settle into the monastic environment and become familiar with daily prayers, meditation, chanting, and monastery routines. Receive an introduction to Buddhist teachings and the principles that shape monastic practice.

5
Day 05

Monastic Orientation and Buddhist Foundations

Settle into the monastic environment and become familiar with daily prayers, meditation, chanting, and monastery routines. Receive an introduction to Buddhist teachings and the principles that shape monastic practice.

6
Day 06

Monastic Orientation and Buddhist Foundations

Settle into the monastic environment and become familiar with daily prayers, meditation, chanting, and monastery routines. Receive an introduction to Buddhist teachings and the principles that shape monastic practice.

7
Day 07

Monastic Orientation and Buddhist Foundations

Settle into the monastic environment and become familiar with daily prayers, meditation, chanting, and monastery routines. Receive an introduction to Buddhist teachings and the principles that shape monastic practice.

8
Day 08

Monastic Orientation and Buddhist Foundations

Settle into the monastic environment and become familiar with daily prayers, meditation, chanting, and monastery routines. Receive an introduction to Buddhist teachings and the principles that shape monastic practice.

9
Day 09

Deeper Meditation and Mindfulness Practice

Develop a more consistent meditation practice through mindfulness, chanting, and guided Buddhist teachings. Take part in appropriate monastery activities and learn through continued interaction with the monastic community.

10
Day 10

Deeper Meditation and Mindfulness Practice

Develop a more consistent meditation practice through mindfulness, chanting, and guided Buddhist teachings. Take part in appropriate monastery activities and learn through continued interaction with the monastic community.

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Day 11

Deeper Meditation and Mindfulness Practice

Develop a more consistent meditation practice through mindfulness, chanting, and guided Buddhist teachings. Take part in appropriate monastery activities and learn through continued interaction with the monastic community.

12
Day 12

Deeper Meditation and Mindfulness Practice

Develop a more consistent meditation practice through mindfulness, chanting, and guided Buddhist teachings. Take part in appropriate monastery activities and learn through continued interaction with the monastic community.

13
Day 13

Deeper Meditation and Mindfulness Practice

Develop a more consistent meditation practice through mindfulness, chanting, and guided Buddhist teachings. Take part in appropriate monastery activities and learn through continued interaction with the monastic community.

14
Day 14

Deeper Meditation and Mindfulness Practice

Develop a more consistent meditation practice through mindfulness, chanting, and guided Buddhist teachings. Take part in appropriate monastery activities and learn through continued interaction with the monastic community.

15
Day 15

Deeper Meditation and Mindfulness Practice

Develop a more consistent meditation practice through mindfulness, chanting, and guided Buddhist teachings. Take part in appropriate monastery activities and learn through continued interaction with the monastic community.

16
Day 16

Contemplative Practice and Lumbini Heritage

Explore Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practices through intensive meditation, periods of silence, and personal reflection. Discover Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through visits to important sacred and cultural sites.

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Day 17

Contemplative Practice and Lumbini Heritage

Explore Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practices through intensive meditation, periods of silence, and personal reflection. Discover Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through visits to important sacred and cultural sites.

18
Day 18

Contemplative Practice and Lumbini Heritage

Explore Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practices through intensive meditation, periods of silence, and personal reflection. Discover Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through visits to important sacred and cultural sites.

19
Day 19

Contemplative Practice and Lumbini Heritage

Explore Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practices through intensive meditation, periods of silence, and personal reflection. Discover Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through visits to important sacred and cultural sites.

20
Day 20

Contemplative Practice and Lumbini Heritage

Explore Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practices through intensive meditation, periods of silence, and personal reflection. Discover Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through visits to important sacred and cultural sites.

21
Day 21

Contemplative Practice and Lumbini Heritage

Explore Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practices through intensive meditation, periods of silence, and personal reflection. Discover Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through visits to important sacred and cultural sites.

22
Day 22

Contemplative Practice and Lumbini Heritage

Explore Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practices through intensive meditation, periods of silence, and personal reflection. Discover Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through visits to important sacred and cultural sites.

23
Day 23

Advanced Practice and Integration

Continue with deeper meditation and personal reflection while attending teachings with monks and spiritual teachers. Focus on applying Buddhist principles and meditation practices to everyday routines and personal development.

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Day 24

Advanced Practice and Integration

Continue with deeper meditation and personal reflection while attending teachings with monks and spiritual teachers. Focus on applying Buddhist principles and meditation practices to everyday routines and personal development.

25
Day 25

Advanced Practice and Integration

Continue with deeper meditation and personal reflection while attending teachings with monks and spiritual teachers. Focus on applying Buddhist principles and meditation practices to everyday routines and personal development.

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Day 26

Advanced Practice and Integration

Continue with deeper meditation and personal reflection while attending teachings with monks and spiritual teachers. Focus on applying Buddhist principles and meditation practices to everyday routines and personal development.

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Day 27

Advanced Practice and Integration

Continue with deeper meditation and personal reflection while attending teachings with monks and spiritual teachers. Focus on applying Buddhist principles and meditation practices to everyday routines and personal development.

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Day 28

Advanced Practice and Integration

Continue with deeper meditation and personal reflection while attending teachings with monks and spiritual teachers. Focus on applying Buddhist principles and meditation practices to everyday routines and personal development.

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Day 29

Advanced Practice and Integration

Continue with deeper meditation and personal reflection while attending teachings with monks and spiritual teachers. Focus on applying Buddhist principles and meditation practices to everyday routines and personal development.

30
Day 30

Closing Meditation and Traditional Blessing

Complete the month-long experience with a closing meditation, teachings, reflection, and a traditional blessing or ceremony. Reflect on the knowledge and practices gained throughout the retreat before completing the program.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tribhuwan International Airport 2 cities · 30 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 29 nights' accommodation in a monastery/retreat centre
  • Domestic return flights Kathmandu-Bhairahawa
  • Airport transfers and local transportation in Lumbini
  • Daily meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practices
  • Morning and evening prayers/chanting
  • Regular Buddhist philosophy and spiritual teachings
  • Participation in appropriate monastic routines
  • Interaction with monks and spiritual teachers
  • Guided visits to key Buddhist heritage sites in Lumbini
  • Periods of silence, reflection, and personal practice
  • Vegetarian/monastic meals throughout the retreat
  • Drinking water and tea
  • Retreat coordination and ongoing guest support
  • Study/retreat materials where applicable
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tribhuwan International Airport
Tour start
Tribhuwan International Airport
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 30 days finish where they began, in Tribhuwan International Airport.

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