Highlights
Overview
Tour Name: Lumbini Tour 3 Days
Tour Mode: In Tourist standard hotels
Travel Mode: Private tour
Tour Grade: Leisure with short moderate walks.
Tour duration: 02 Nights and 03 Days (Kathmandu – Lumbini- Kathmandu)
Area of Tour: Nepal Far Mid-West (State- 05 of Lumbini Zone)
Best seasons: Generally, all months of the year
Introduction
Lumbini Tour 3 Days takes you to Nepal Far Mid-West at the district of Rupendehi which falls within-country low flat land known as Terai belt, of warm sub-tropical temperatures and close to the border of India, which you can notice the local of more Indian influence quite different cultures to Nepalese.
Lumbini is the actual birthplace of Lord Buddha also famously known as the ‘Light of Asia’ according to Buddhist tradition. Maya Devi, a mother gave birth to young Siddhartha Gautama in the month of May year 642 B.C.
Later the young child attained Buddhahood and became enlightened as Buddha, and he announced, “This is my final rebirth” as he entered the world. Buddhist tradition also has it that he walked immediately after his birth and took seven steps, under each of which a lotus flower bloomed.
This is a fascinating pilgrimage visit to the holy and sacred spot where Buddha was born not only for Buddhist followers but for all interested people who desire peace and salvation in this world. Certainly, this visit will provide you with inner sights of living in peace and harmony as well as contended.
Lumbini Tour 3 Days takes you around a sacred birth spot of Lord Buddha which is designated as a world heritage site in 1997 and was rediscovered in1895. When a German archaeologist came upon Asoka’s Pillar, identified its inscription and records made by the Chinese pilgrim Fa Xian were also used in the process of identifying this religiously acclaimed site.
Truly, an amazing place to visit and experience once in your life where you feel peace and serenity around this tranquil harmony in the land of ancient Sakya kingdom and home of Lord Buddha.
Short Outline Itinerary – Lumbini Tour 3 Days
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini 290 k.m – 07 hrs. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Morning and Afternoon Tour of Lumbini.
Day 03: Morning drive back to Kathmandu on the same scenic highway.
Detail Itinerary – Lumbini Tour 3 Days
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini 290 k.m – 07 hrs. Overnight at Hotel.
Firstly, morning departs from Kathmandu for an exciting and interesting overland journey in private transportation. Likewise, the drive takes you beyond Kathmandu valley to reach low warm farm country, facing views of Himalayan snow-capped peaks and villages.
Further, entering Terai the flat land of Nepal where landscapes change into tropical vegetation and terrains with vast agricultural fields. Then reach our final destination at Lumbini for an overnight stay in one of the best hotels available then check into your hotels.
Day 02: Tour of Lord Buddha’s birthplaces.
Morning visit to Lord Buddha’s birthplaces and other historical sites, Lumbini traditional birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism born in the 6th Century B.C (Before Christ).
In 249 BC, the Buddhist convert Emperor Ashoka visited Lumbini and constructed four stupas and a stone pillar. Asoka’s Pillar bears an inscription that translates as: “King Piyadasi (Ashoka), beloved of devas, in the 20 years of the coronation, himself made a royal visit, Buddha Sakyamuni having been born here, a stone railing was built and a stone pillar erected to the Bhagavan [“blessed one”] having been born here.
Day 03: Morning drive back to Kathmandu on the same scenic highway. After an enjoyable and exciting tour around sacred ancient sites with the visit to various monasteries of the worldwide nation then depart from the Lumbini hotel for the long and interesting drive back to Kathmandu. Lastly, a glorious and memorable tour of Lumbini.
Cost Included
- Private Transportation
- Expert Guide
- Accommodation with Breakfast
Cost Excluded
- Lunch, Dinner, and Other Drinks
- Entrance Fees