Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Easy
  • Trip Style: Tour
  • Transport: Private Car
  • Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Group Size: 2

Nepal Buddhism Tour - 8 Days is the tour to some of the most popular Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Nepal. Nepal Buddhism Tour (8 days 7 nights) takes you around the religious sites of Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Lumbini City and allows you to explore the temple, gumba, and monasteries blessed with unique arts and architecture.

Nepal Buddhism Tour - 8 Days starts with the sightseeing tour to Pharping, located 19 km south of Kathmandu. Pharping is a culturally rich town. Shesnarayan temple, Bajra Yogini temple, Gorakhnath temple, and Guru Padmasambhava meditation cave are the main attractions of Pharping. There are many popular Monasteries in Pharping and more new Buddhist monasteries are opening up around here every year, some of which accept foreign dharma students. These monasteries are also an important destination for religious travelers.

During 8 days Nepal Buddhism Tour you will also visit Pokhara and Lumbini. Pokhara is a popular tourist hub. It has rich natural and cultural sites to explore. During your tour to Pokhara, you will explore Peace Stupa Taal Barahi, and Vindhya Basini temple and enjoy the sunrise in Sarangkot. Lumbini is one of the popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Nepal and also the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. It has numerous ancient archaeological sites, temples, monuments, and monasteries that hold a long history, and also various new temples founded by Buddhist organizations from various countries. Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Pushkarini, ancient stupas, and Vihar are the main attractions of Lumbini.

Nepal Buddhism Tour - 8 Days also takes you to Namobuddha which is a famous holy site for Buddhist people that holds a special Buddhist legend about King Mahasattva offering his body to a hungry tigress.

The 8-day and 7-night Nepal Tour organized by the Nepal Adventure team is best for people who are spiritually strong believers in religion and culture. This tour will bring peace to your mind and soul.

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m)
  • Day 02Pharping and Bouddh Stupa Sightseeing
  • Day 03Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m ) 5-6 hours
  • Day 04Explore and Sightseeing in Pokhara
  • Day 05Pokhara to Lumbini, (150 m) 5 hours drive by car
  • Day 06Lumbini to Kathmandu (1350 m) 7-8 hours drive
  • Day 07A Day Excursion to Namobuddha, (1750 m) 1:30 hours drive
  • Day 08Finale Departure
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  • Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m)

    Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be received by our airport representative from Nepal Adventure Team who will transfer you to the hotel in our private vehicle. You will have a short briefing regarding the tour itinerary and after the briefing, you can check in to your room and relax and freshen up. If not tired, you have a free evening to stroll around the market of Thamel.

    Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

    • Meals: Welcome dinner
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Place: Kathmandu
    • Altitude: 1350 m
  • Day 02 Pharping and Bouddh Stupa Sightseeing

    After breakfast, we drive to Pharping. We will visit Shesnarayan temple, Bajra Yogini temple, Gorakhnath temple and Guru Padmasambhava meditation cave which are the main attraction of this village. Depending upon the time available we can visit the nearby monasteries and drive back to Kathmandu. After some rest in the hotel, we drive to Boudha to explore one of the greatest Buddhist Stupa of Nepal, Boudhanath.

    Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Place: Kathmandu
    • Altitude: 1350 m
  • Day 03 Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m ) 5-6 hours

    After early morning breakfast, we will drive to Pokhara in our private vehicle. En route, you can enjoy a beautiful view of green mountains and thundering Trisuli and Marysangdi River. Upon reaching Pokhara, we will check in to your room and freshen up. In the evening, we will drive to Peace Stupa also known as World Peace Pagoda for a sunset view over Annapurna massif.

    Overnight at hotel in Pokhara

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Place: Pokhara
    • Altitude: 850 m
  • Day 04 Explore and Sightseeing in Pokhara

    For the entire day today, you will explore some of the important tourist destinations of Pokhara. Early morning, we will drive to Sarangkot to observe the sunrise view. In the afternoon, we will visit Devi’s fall, Gupteshwor Cave and Bindhya Basini temple. If not tired, we can have a peaceful walk in the evening on the lakeside of Phewa Taal and explore the market of Pokhara.

    Overnight at hotel in Pokhara

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Place: Pokhara
    • Altitude: 850 m
  • Day 05 Pokhara to Lumbini, (150 m) 5 hours drive by car

    Today after breakfast we go for boating in the Phewa Lake and visit Taal Barahi temple located in the center of the Phewa Lake. We then drive to Lumbini, the famous historical and religious site of Nepal. We take a short rest in the hotel and visit the monasteries.

    Overnight at hotel in Lumbini

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Place: Lumbini
    • Altitude: 150 m
  • Day 06 Lumbini to Kathmandu (1350 m) 7-8 hours drive

    Today we visit Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Pushkarini, ancient stupas, and Vihar which are the main attraction of Lumbini. These places hold the history of Lord Gautam Buddha and Buddhism of Nepal. After sightseeing to these places of Lumbini, we drive back to Kathmandu.

    Overnight at Kathmandu 

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Place: Kathmandu
    • Altitude: 1350 m
  • Day 07 A Day Excursion to Namobuddha, (1750 m) 1:30 hours drive

    After breakfast, we drive to Namobuddha, a famous holy site for Buddhist. 

    • Day 08 Finale Departure

      What's Included

      Included

      • Airport pick-up and drop by private car
      • Welcome and farewell dinner at a typical authentic Nepali restaurant
      • All ground transportation by private car
      • Pharping and Buddha sightseeing
      • All entrance and monument fees
      • Full board meal during the tour (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
      • An experienced tour guide for 8 days including his salary, food, types of equipment, and insurance for
      • 4 nights hotel at Kathmandu on BB plan basis
      • Two nights in Pokhara on a BB plan basis
      • One-night hotel in Lumbini on a BB plan basis
      • Day excursion to Namobuddha by car
      • Company T-shirt and tour map
      • First aid medical Kitbag
      • All government VAT and local taxes

      Excluded

      • Nepal Visa and an International flight ticket
      • All personal expenses and drinks like alcoholic and non-alcoholic
      • Personal Travel insurance
      • Tips to staff (driver and guide)

      Client Reviews

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        Rating Review by: Sofia Gracia, Spain

        Journey to Enlightenment

        We explored sacred sites like the peaceful Pharping Monastery and the mystical caves of Tansen. Each location offered a unique glimpse into Nepal's rich Buddhist heritage. The highlight was the dawn meditation atop Nagarkot, where the rising sun painted the Himalayan peaks with hues of gold and crimson. This tour was not just a journey; it was a profound awakening of the soul, leaving me with memories to cherish for a lifetime. A must-do for anyone seeking enlightenment amidst Nepal's breathtaking landscapes.

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        Rating Review by: Liam Johnson, Australia

        A Profound Spiritual Sojourn in Nepal

        Led by our expert guide, each day unfolded with a perfect balance of exploration and contemplation. From the ancient stupas of Swayambhunath to the tranquil monasteries of Pokhara, the journey resonated with the essence of Buddhism. The highlight was the visit to the sacred Boudhanath Stupa during evening prayer, a truly mesmerizing and spiritual moment. This tour not only immersed me in the rich tapestry of Nepalese Buddhist culture but also provided moments of deep introspection and serenity.

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