Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

9-Day Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal with Lumbini and Pokhara

9 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and explore its sacred archaeological sites
02 Discover Swoyambhunath Temple, the historic monkey temple with a 5th-century stone inscription
03 See important Buddhist sites in Patan, including Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Mahabouddhanath Temple
04 Travel to Namo Buddha Stupa, one of Nepal's revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites
05 Enjoy boating on Phewa Lake and a hike to the World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara

Go on a 9-day Buddhist pilgrimage tour to experience the peaceful Buddhist culture of Nepal. Visit sacred sites in Kathmandu, Patan, Dhulikhel, Lumbini, and Pokhara, including Swoyambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Namo Buddha, and Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Explore important Buddhist monasteries, the historical Maya Devi Temple, Asoka Pillar, international Gautami Nuns Temple, Dharma Swami Maharaja Buddha Vihara, Puskarni, Tilaurakot, Ramgram Stupa, Lumbini Museum, and the World Peace Pagoda. The journey also includes time in Pokhara with lake views, boating on Phewa Lake, and a visit to Thamel for shopping for Buddhist religious objects from Nepal and Tibet.

Go on a 9-day Buddhist pilgrimage tour to experience the peaceful Buddhist culture of Nepal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Lumbini, Patan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu.
Meet the guide and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02

Swoyambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square

Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square.
In Patan, see Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Mahabouddhanath Temple, and other Buddhist sites.

Day 03

Visit Bouddhanath Stupa

Visit Bouddhanath Stupa.

Overnight in Dhulikhel.

Day 04

Namo Buddha Stupa Excursion

Hike or drive to Namo Buddha Stupa.

Overnight in Kathmandu hotel.

Day 05

Fly to Lumbini

Fly to Lumbini, Lord Buddha's birthplace.
Visit the Lumbini Garden, Maya Devi Temple, and other archaeological sites.

Day 06

Drive to Pokhara

Drive to Pokhara.

Overnight in Pokhara hotel.

Day 07

Pokhara Sightseeing and Phewa Lake

Enjoy a joyful day with the serenity of the beautiful lake.
Explore Pokhara city.
See the Sarangkot mountain view in the morning.
Enjoy boating on Phewa Lake.
In the afternoon, go on a short hike to the World Peace Pagoda.

Day 08

Return to Kathmandu and Explore Thamel

Drive back to Kathmandu on a tourist bus.
Walk around Thamel and do some shopping. Buy Buddhist religious objects from Nepal and Tibet.

Day 09

Departure from Kathmandu

Arrive at the international airport for the flight back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 4 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), with three cups of tea or coffee per day
English-speaking guide
Accommodation, food, salary, insurance, medicine for all staff, medikit, and trip certificate
Porter service (1 porter between 2 people, basic)
Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Snickers chocolate for each person during the trek
Company duffel bag and a T-shirt, with duffel bag provided during the trip
All government and local taxes

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation costs
Nepal entry visa fee and international airfare
Personal equipment
Tips for the guide and porter (tipping is expected)
Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation, etc.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the price-included section