Friday, July 8, 2011

Lumbini heritage tour

Lumbini is the famous Buddhist pilgrimage site, situated in the foothill of Himalaya in Rupandehi district of Nepal near India border. Lumbini is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site and nominated for the international World Heritage program in 1997.

Lumbini is one of four major Buddhist pilgrimage site related to Buddha’s life, was born in Lumbini in 563 BC, the others being at Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Sarnath.

Lumbini has a number of temples, including the Mayadevi temple, and others under construction. Also here is the Puskarini or Holy Pond - where the Buddha's mother took the ritual dip prior to his birth and where he, too, had his first bath - as well as the remains of Kapilvastu palace. At other sites near Lumbini, earlier Buddhas were, according to tradition, born, achieved ultimate awakening and finally relinquished earthly form. Being a most highlighted religious site in the world, it is worthy to visit Lumbini once in your life time. We promise to provide best service to you in Nepal. Please join us. 


Short Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Patan and Bhaktapur
Day 4: Fly from Kathmandu to Lumbini and sightseeing in Lumbini.
Day 5:
Fly from Lumbini to Kathmandu.
Day 6: Fly out from Kathmandu.

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