Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage
Kathmandu & Lumbini

Overview

The essential Nepal pilgrimage — the great stupas of Kathmandu, the Newar heritage of Patan, Namobuddha and Pharping, then on to Lumbini and Greater Lumbini.

The Route

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival Kathmandu; visit Boudhanath Stupa (D)

2. Day 2

   Swayambhu, Kathmandu Durbar Square; Patan – Golden Temple, Mahabaudha (B/L/D)

3. Day 3

   Namobuddha & Pharping Padma Sambhava Gumba (B/L/D)

4. Day 4

   Drive/fly to Lumbini; Maya Devi Temple (B/L/D)

5. Day 5

   Full-day Greater Lumbini: Kapilvastu, Dev-Daha, Ram-Gram (B/L/D)

6. Day 6

   Eastern & Western Monastic Zones; departure (B/L)