Birthplace of Lord Buddha lumbini - Nepal Tour and Trek
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Syambhunath temple kathmandu Nepal
Taking some blessings from temple
Kathmandu temple, nepal
Boudhanath Stupa

Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours

5.0/5 from 622 reviews
  • Destination
    Nepal
  • Duration
    5 Days
  • Trip Difficulty
    Easy
  • Activities
    Cultural Tours
  • Accommodation
    Luxury Hotels
  • Meals
    Breakfast
  • Group Size
    Min. 2 Pax
  • Best Time
    Spring and Autumn

Are you looking for a tour that includes visiting historical, cultural, and religious sites? If you are, then check out Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours. The tour is mesmerizing and educational and can give you a cultural outlook of Nepal.

Whether you love exploring a new culture or admiring architectural buildings, you'll have a blast on this trip! So hurry up, and grab the opportunity to embark on this beautiful journey.

Significance of Kathmandu Valley and Lumbini

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Valley is important due to its historical, cultural, and religious significance.

It is a city that preserves and promotes Nepal's rich cultural heritage, traditions, and diversity. It serves as a cultural hub and a gateway to the country's unique cultural experiences, making it a significant destination for travelers interested in exploring Nepal's rich cultural tapestry.

Lumbini: Lumbini holds immense significance as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spiritual and meditation destination, a historical and archaeological site, a cultural and educational hub, an international pilgrimage destination, and a symbol of peace and harmony.

Its importance transcends religious, cultural, and geographical boundaries, making it a unique and significant place globally.

Highlights of this trip

  • Step foot on Kathmandu's UNESCO world heritage sites.
  • Look closely and appreciate the architectural beauty of the temples and monasteries.
  • Get a chance to interact with the Nepalese, known for their hospitality and warm nature.
  • Savor the delicious taste of the local Nepalese cuisines.
  • As you fly across the city, board a flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and enjoy views of the stunning landscapes, valleys, and rivers.
  • Grasp the opportunity to visit Lumbini- the birthplace of Buddha.
  • Visit all the temples, museums, and cultural centers in Lumbini.

Route Overview

The 5- day Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours is filled with excitement. Let's look at the route overview of the tour.

Firstly, the trip begins when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport from your home country. One of our staff will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. You can relax and prepare for the sightseeing tour. We then set off for an entire day to visit Kathmandu's UNESCO world heritage sites.

These are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa. Later, you can head back to the hotel and enjoy the evening.

The program continues with a morning flight to Bhairahawa. Upon reaching, we'll head towards the hotel and get ready for the sightseeing tour. We'll visit Maya Devi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Ashoka Pillar, and the Lumbini International Research Institute in Lumbini. After the sightseeing tour, you'll return to the hotel and spend the evening there. The tour thus comes to an end with a flight back to Kathmandu.

What to Carry & Wear

  • Cash & Credit Cards
  • City Maps
  • Travel Documents
  • Comfortable Clothing & Footwear
  • Toilettes
  • Sunscreen lotion & Sun caps
  • Umbrellas & Raincoats ( Monsoon season)

Recommended Time

Here's some good news. The Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours are available all year! We can arrange the tour anytime for you, your family, or your friends.

It is best to avoid the monsoon season as much as you can. Due to the harsh weather conditions during this season, it would be best to avoid it.

Besides this season, the other seasons are perfect for the tour.

We've reached the end of the overview. If you want to book the trip, please inquire, and we will organize the trip accordingly.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Upon your arrival in Nepal, one of the Nepal Hiking Team representatives will meet you at the airport. He will also bring you to your trip hotel. At the hotel, you will be given further information about the plans and programs. After that, you can relax for the rest of the time.

Overnight stay at a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Full day in Kathmandu City - Sightseeing Tour (4 -5 hours day tour)

We will visit UNESCO-listed world heritage sites. Today, we cover the following attractions:

Pashupatinath temple: Sacred temple of Hindu devotees, the temple honors the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The temple is a mass concentration of temples, and each corner is filled with Sadhus, the most prominent follower of Lord Shiva. This is also the primary site for cremating departed ones by performing various Hindu customs and rituals.

Boudhanath Stupa: The next destination is Boudhanath stupa, the largest dome shape stupa in the world. The design of the stupa Mandala Shape, which is impressive and unique at the same time. The place is constantly reverberating, with Buddhist pilgrims and visitors looking to unwind. Also in its, vicinity, there are several gompas open for exploration.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Next on the list is Kathmandu Durbar Square. The palace is enormous and is surrounded by impressive temples. Here, travelers can visit temples and museums for detailed inception of the heritage sites. Also, the palace area adorns several monuments, shires, and stupas, which depict centuries-old histories. Moreover, the palace vicinity houses the living goddess Kumari. The palace is one of the most architecturally intricate showcases of Nepali art and unique Newa architecture.

Swayambhunath Stupa: The last destination on today’s tour is Swayambhunath stupa. An ancient religious stupa, set on a hilltop, watch over all of Kathmandu. The stupa is the common ground of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims, so both heritage sites are filled with temples and stupa honoring both religions.

Overnight stay at a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 03: Fly to Bhairahawa, transfer to Lumbini Hotel and Sightseeing Tour, Duration: 30 -45 mins flight

Today, we fly to Bhairahawa to visit the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. The flight duration is 30-45 minutes, and it is pretty scenic as well. Upon reaching Bhairahawa, we check into the hotel and rest for a bit before continuing the tour. We first visit the Maya Devi temple, where Buddha was born. Similarly, we will also see other monuments and temples sites honoring Buddha.

Along with temples and monasteries, we will also visit the world peace pagoda and Ashoka pillar. There are many monuments, monasteries, and museums, including the Lumbini International Research Institute, within the holy site. Hence, we will visit them as well.

Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Lumbini. Breakfast included.

Day 04: Transfer to the airport and fly back to Kathmandu, Duration: 30 - 45 mins flight

We will fly back to Kathmandu. When you return to Kathmandu, you may spend the remainder of the day doing anything you choose, whether it’s shopping or just walking around the city’s streets.

Evening "Farewell" dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant.

Overnight stay at the 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner Included.

Day 05: Farewell/ Departure

One of the Nepal Hiking Team’s agents will take you to the airport three hours before your scheduled flight. We hope for a safe journey back home.

Meal: Breakfast Included.

Cost Includes

  • All ground transportation by private vehicle, including airport transfers.
  • Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at 5- a star hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Round trip airfare from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and Bhairahawa to Kathmandu, including tour guide.
  • A night's accommodation with breakfast at a 4-star hotel in Lumbini.
  • All guided sightseeing tours & activities, including entry fees
  • Farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant in Kathmandu
  • All government taxes and office service charges.

Cost Excludes

  • Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary.'
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
  • Tips for tour guide and Driver

Travellers‘ Reviews

Read our genuine feedback from past travelers with Nepal Hiking Team sourced from TripAdvisor, Google, Facebook, and Trustpilot.

  • Exciting and most memorable experience

    Experience of a lifetime! Leading up to the trip, I felt some excitement and uncertainty because I was traveling from New Jersey to Nepal, so it was a trip to the other side of the world. Also knowing we were going to trek to the highest region in the world.

    Once we arrived in Kathmandu, we met up with our guide (Bhim). After a few minutes of talking with him, I felt a sense of calm and my excitement of joy grew from there. And I was right he and his team made sure we had the best experience possible.

    The full trek going and coming was incredible. Our guide, Bhim, made sure we had the best experience. Can’t say enough of how wonderful he and his team made this one for the books!

    I highly recommend booking with this company and Bhim! Namaste!

    O
    - Excellent

    Mr. Oscar A

    12th Nov 2024

  • Solo Traveler

    I just completed trekking in Nepal together with another solo traveler. The service of Nepal Hiking Team was exemplary from the start till the end. Nothing beats word-of-mouth good reviews. 

    Mr. Ganga has been very responsive to queries from Day 1 and was physically present even on the last day to officially close the loop for the package tour.

    Our guide Bibek was very patient and sincere as he led us through the trek. He resolved issues with his heart and people skills and gave assurance whenever plans suddenly changed.

    He ensured things were changed for the better. Our porter, Rajendran, was also good and always arrived ahead of time to ensure our rooms were confirmed.

    - Guided by Bibek Dhamala

    N
    - Excellent

    Ms. Norleen A

    21st Oct 2024

  • Fabulous Trip – Excited for Many More with NHT

    We were a group of 17 people from California who had been preparing for a year for this trip. Nepal Hiking Team was referred to us by one of my friends. After talking to & interviewing several companies, NHT seemed very responsive, cost-effective & experienced. After the trip, they proved us nothing less.

    Their guides are top-of-the-line, very kind, and helpful. They made sure we all were prepared for the next day, set our expectations rights, & guided us through managing altitude sickness.

    We all made it to Nepal and came back happy and healthy.

    We all thank NHT for making our dream come true, and looking forward to many more with them.

    S
    - Excellent

    Ms. Shaili A

    8th Oct 2024

  • Highest praise for Nepal Hiking Team

    I highly recommend the Nepal Hiking Team for anyone planning to trek in Nepal. My spouse and I had a fantastic time on our trek and greatly credit our positive experience to the thought and care put into it by Nepal Hiking Team in coming up with a personalized plan that would enable us to succeed.

    Every detail was considered to match us based on our abilities and interests. We also could not have felt more cared for minute to minute by the team that supported us from the minute we arrived in Kathmandu until our departure.

    Our guide, Nim, was amazing -- so careful, thoughtful, warm, and supportive. And our porters, Sabin and Ganesh, were delightful. They were all unbelievably generous in terms of how much they worked to ensure we were comfortable and prepared. They thought of every detail along the way.

    - Guided By Nim Dahal

    J
    - Excellent

    Ms. Jlevi

    14th May 2024

  • Most Amazing Experience!! Thank You, Dnes and Nepal Hiking Team!!

    Oh my goodness, where do I even start? This was hands down the best tour I have ever been on. I am honestly finding it hard to put into words what a wonderful and moving experience it was.

    My husband and I wanted to see Nepal for our honeymoon. However, we decided to explore it in a slightly less traditional way and opted for a city tour instead of a hike. We had the opportunity to see Nepal in-depth, and it was truly remarkable. We visited various parts of Kathmandu, including all the iconic temples. We also ventured to Chitwan, where we witnessed breathtaking rice fields, went on a safari, and even spotted rhinos and a tiger! Our journey took us to the city of Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and finally to Pokhara, where we were captivated by the beauty of the lakes and the awe-inspiring Annapurna Mountain range.

    Experiencing the beauty of Nepal in this way was an incredible gift that my husband and I will cherish forever. What made our experience even more magical was our amazing guide, Dnes. His passion and kindness were unparalleled, and he patiently answered all our questions, sharing with us a wealth of knowledge about Nepal's political history and the Hindu and Buddhist religions. Both my husband and I were deeply saddened when our trip came to an end, as we felt like we were leaving behind a lifelong friend.

    We must also mention our wonderful driver, Krishna, who ensured our safety during the long drives on challenging roads.

    The entire tour was impeccably organized, from our initial communication with the owner to the warm greeting we received at the airport upon our arrival. The accommodation and food were delightful as well. If you're considering this trip, do it! You won't regret it.

    Namaste - Mhari and Cam

    M
    - Excellent

    Mr. Mhari and Cam

    21st Jun 2023
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