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Buddhism Circuit - Nepal

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Start point
Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrival Gate, 06:00 - 20:00)
Day 2
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple
- Guided sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath Stupa
- Guided sightseeing tour of Boudhanath Stupa
- Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Swayambhunath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Day 3
Kathmandu to Balthali
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Namobuddha village (approximately 1 hour)
- Visit to Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery
- Hiking to Balthali (approximately 4 hours)
Landmarks
Namobuddha
Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery
Day 4
Balthali to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Dhagpo Sheydrub Ling Monastery
Landmarks
Nala Gumba
Dhagpo Sheydrub Ling Monastery
Day 5
Kathmandu to Lumbini
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Lumbini
Day 6
Lumbini
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour in Lumbini
- Visit to Maya Devi Temple
- Visit to Pushkarni Pond
- Visit to Ashoka's Pillar
- Visit to Peace Pagoda
- Exploration of Theravadin, Mahayana, and Vajrayana monasteries
Optional Activities
- Meditation and chanting sessions
Landmarks
Maya Devi Temple
Pushkarni Pond
Ashoka's Pillar
Peace Pagoda
Day 7
Lumbini to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lakeside walking along Phewa Lake
- Lakeside cycling
Landmarks
Pokhara
Day 8
Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour in Pokhara
- Boat ride across Phewa Lake
- Hiking to World Peace Pagoda
- Visit to Mattapani Gomba
- Boating experience on Phewa Lake
Landmarks
World Peace Pagoda
Phewa Lake
Mattapani Gomba
Day 9
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Day 10
Departure from Kathmandu
End point
Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Departure Gate, 09:00 - 22:00)

Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Swayambhunath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa
Kathmandu Durbar Square

Landmarks
Namobuddha
Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery

Landmarks
Nala Gumba
Dhagpo Sheydrub Ling Monastery

Landmarks
Lumbini

Landmarks
Maya Devi Temple
Pushkarni Pond
Ashoka's Pillar
Peace Pagoda

Landmarks
Pokhara

Landmarks
World Peace Pagoda
Phewa Lake
Mattapani Gomba

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4.5
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4.0
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.8

Natasha
December 5th, 2024
5.0
A trip full of humanity, generosity and humilility
Traveled in November 2024
Reply from: Swotah Travel and Adventure
Dear Natasha, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly grateful you joined us on the Buddhism Circuit in Nepal. We're honoured to have shared this meaningful experience with you and hope to welcome you again for another inspiring journey. Best Regards, Swotah Travel and Adventure Team
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Chocopie
May 16th, 2018
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I am a vegetarian thank you for proving me vegetarian food. Could you confirm that the guide will pick me up?
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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Buddhism Circuit - Nepal

Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Included Activities

Kathmandu to Balthali

Included Activities

Balthali to Kathmandu

Included Activities

Kathmandu to Lumbini

Lumbini

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lumbini to Pokhara

Optional Activities

Pokhara

Included Activities

Pokhara to Kathmandu

Departure from Kathmandu

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