Buddhist Darshan Tour

Buddhist Darshan Tour

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Tour Overview

Our Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour is a specially designed tour that takes pilgrims to the sacred monasteries and Stupas of Nepal. The main objective of the Buddhist Darshan Tour is to make sure that the visitors get to visit the popular and sacred monasteries in Nepal like Lumbini, Boudhanath Stupa, Swyambhunath, and many others. Amongst them, Lumbini is the most sacred of them all, as it is the birth place of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Buddha was born in Lumbini some 2500 years ago. It is one of the iconic places in Nepal and given its historical importance, it remains a widely visited and beloved place in Nepal. Buddhist Darshan Tour commences from the cultural city of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Besides visiting Bouddhanath Stupa, the largest Stupa in Nepal, and the 2000 year-old Swyambhunath Stupa, located in a hillock in Kathmandu, you will also visit several of the Durbar Squares - ancient Newari kingdoms. They are centuries old and they command great artistry and sculptures. All the three Durbar Squares, and the twin Stupas—Swyambhunath and Boudhhanath—and Lumbini have been enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site as they are not just the treasures of Nepal, but the entire world. You can also visit the Hindu Lord Shiva shrine at the Pashupatinath Temple while in Kathmandu. Buddhist Darshan Tour is the best tour package available if you are curious to learn about Buddhism and the various monuments in Nepal. Even if you are not Buddhist, but are simply curious about Buddhism, this is a great opportunity for you. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • We will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Kathmandu Durbar Squares, Swyambhunath, Boudhhanat and Lumbini.

  • Lumbini is birth place of Gautama Buddha

  • Sarangkot is one of the best places in Nepal to see the sunrise view

  • From Sarankot see the panoramic view of the majestic peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri regions

  • The Lakeside Pokhara district has yoga centers and restaurants

Places You'll See

Buddhist Darshan Tour

Buddhist Darshan Tour

Buddhist Darshan Tour

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the Adventure Himalayan representatives will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After refreshment, you will be briefed about your tour by our guide or tour leader. If you have any questions or doubts about your trip then they should be asked and clarified at this time. Overnight stay at hotel. ...more ...less

Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we start an interesting tour around Kathmandu city. Kathmandu Valley includes several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Pashupatinath (famous Hindu temple and cremation ground) Boudhanath (massive Buddhist stupa). We can also visit Swyambhunath, also known as Monkey Temple, which was built roughly 2000 years ago. Finally, we can visit Patan, the city of fine arts. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 : Kathmandu to Pokhara via Manakamana temple

Location: Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, drive to Kurintar for Manakamana Temple visit. Take the Kurintar cable car ride to reach Manakamana. It takes about 10 minutes. After Manakamana, drive to Pokhara, one of the most popular tourist’s destinations of Nepal. Pokhara is also famous for boating, trekking, rafting and thrilling adventurous sports. In the evening, you will be relaxing near the lake, enjoying the fresh air. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 : Explore Pokhara

Location: Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning, we will drive to Sarangkot for a sunrise tour. Sarangkot is one of the best places in Nepal for sunrise and panoramic mountain views. After the sunrise tour, we drive back to the hotel for breakfast then proceed to Pokhara city sightseeing places to visit like: Barahi Temple: The Barahi temple is one of the most important temples in Pokhara. Devotees can be seen, especially on Saturdays, carrying male goats and fowls across the lake, to be sacrificed to the deity. Seti Gorge: Flowing right through the city, the boisterous river runs completely underground at many places. Amazingly, at certain points, the river appears hardly two meters wide. But its depth is quite beyond imagination over 20 meters! Davi's Fall: Locally known as the Patale Chhango, Davi's Fall (also known as Devin's and David's) is a lovely waterfall lying about two km southwest of the Pokhara airport along the Siddhartha Highway. Mahendra Cave: Lies north of the Pokhara valley. It is a large limestone cave, which is one of the few stalagmite stalactite caves found in Nepal. You will return to Pokhara in the evening. Overnight stay at a Hotel.

Day 5 : Pokhara to Lumbini

Location: Lumbini

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

It takes about 7 hrs of driving to reach Lumbini which is the birthplace of Lord Buddha—the propounder of Buddhism. We will visit several monuments, monasteries, Maya Devi Pond, Ashoka Pillar, and many other iconic sites in Lumbini. Lumbini has also been enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage List. We will spend an hour taking in all of the precious sites before coming back to the hotel in the evening.

Day 6 : Explore Lumbini

Location: Lumbini

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning, we will head towards Tilaurakot which positions itself 27km to the west of Lumbini. Tilaurakot is the ancient capital city of Kapilvastu and the Kingdom of Shakya clan into which Lord Buddha was born. Ruins of the Ancient palace of Tilaurakot can still be seen here. Later we will head back to the hotel in Lumbini.

Day 7 : Lumbini to chitwan

Location: Chitwan

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The journey for the day commences by driving for about 3hrs to cover 90km of distance to make it to Chitwan. We will spend the rest of the day exploring the sites in Chitwan. If you would like to leave later in the day from Lumbini, you can explore more of Lumbini in the morning. Overnight in a hotel in Chitwan.

Day 8 : Explore Chitwan

Location: Chitwan

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed to elephant-back safari. Guests will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife. You will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if you're lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter and evening, we'll see the traditional Tharu cultural dance. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Chitwan to Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you'll drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu, taking around five hours. While driving from Chitwan to Kathmandu, you'll enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, and people being engaged in their daily life activities. Celebratory dinner together in the evening. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 10 : Depart from Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our representatives will assist you in last moment preparation and will drive you back to Airport from where you will return to your beloved ones. We hope to serve you again!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    9 nights in twin-share rooms at luxury hotels.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    All the Transportation by AC private vehicle

  • Meals – Breakfast Only

    kathamandu, Pokhara and Lumbini

  • Meals – Full Board

    Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ) in Chitwan.

  • Local Taxes

    Local taxes include

  • Fully Guided

    Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance Fee include in chitwan Nation Park

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

    Yes

  • All Chitwan activities ( Jungle safari, etc.),Sightseeing tour in all destinations,Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

What's Not Included

  • Country Entry Visas

    Nepal visa - Multiple Entrée 30 days - USD 40 (Details in Visa Page)

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees for all temples.

  • Tipping and Gratuities

    Tipping.

  • Manakamana cable car ticket,Other Activities in Pokhara,Pre and post-tour accommodation,Other meals, snacks and drinks.

Mode of Transport

All the transport by private vehicle

Accommodation

3 star hotel Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini and Chitwan

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Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    1-16

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    only for chitwan

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    Three star Hotel

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    GBP 75-100 Guide and 30-50 drive for Group

  • What is the maximum group size?

    16

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes,

  • What is a cancelation policy

    The cancellation charges are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: Loss of deposit. Cancellation 59-20 days before departure: 45% of cost of services booked. Cancellation less than 20 days before departure: 100% of cost of services booked.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    yes, ones booked the tour it will be granted

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    5% my profit goes to homeless Childs

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    12 years

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    If you are fully vaccinated just bring QR code no need other things. If you are not being fully vaccinated, or have not completed a full dose of vaccination at least 14 days prior to arriving in Nepal, COVID-19 test report (RT-PCR, Gene Expert, True NAAT or WHO accredited test) showing negative result done within the last 72 hours of boarding from the first airport or, if you are entering through

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    it will possible single share option but you have to pay single supplement

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    date change free

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Guide and porter

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    we are fully responsibility in tourism, including travel agents and tour .

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees Annapurna Conservation permit

Reviews from travellers on this tour

SURESHJAISW  

Buddhist Darshan Tour - 10 Days

10-Mar-2020

The Moment me and my family arrived in Kathmandu, Rana, the managing director of Adventure Himalayan Travel and Treks, welcomed us in the airport.Adventure Himalayan Travels and treks also managed to provide an awesome experience in the Buddhist heritage sides. They did everything perfect to make us feel comfortable and our tour at a nice pace. we did sightseeing in kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini as well as in chitwan. I will definitely look forward to take services from Adventure Himalayan Travels and treks if I ever come back to Nepal''. Thank you. SURESH JAISWAL PONDICHERRY ...more ...less

Sarah United Kingdom  

Buddhist Darshan Tour - 10 Days

11-Oct-2019

The tour was good in respect to seeing a variety of places in Nepal. Chitwan was my favourite part of the trip and the hotel in Chitwan was really good. Everything was included in Chitwan so it was a cheap part of the trip. The cost to get into all the temples and excursions adds up and I wasn't aware just how expensive that total would be which was a surprise. I feel it would have been more enjoyable if there was more people but Guide was knowledgeable,Helpful then i didnot feel alone. His knowledge about the temples was very good. Overall I would recommend this tour. ...more ...less

Silvan   USA

Buddhist Darshan Tour - 10 Days

02-Jun-2024

Buddhist Darshan Tour - 10 Days Overall Transportation Accommodation Meals Guide Good driver & guide

Klajdi Ballanca   Albania

Buddhist Darshan Tour

03-Oct-2023

My favorite part about the tour was its itinerary. I chose this one specifically for the diverse number of locations, and to see as much as possible of Nepal in 10 days, and it definitely delivered. From valleys to mountains, lakes to jungles, to stupas and temples, Nepal is without a doubt, a beautiful country, with plenty of stunning vistas (like an endless supply of jaw-dropping sights ahahha). It does have a few issues with its infrastructure, but honestly, once you reach any of your destinations, you simply forget about them and enjoy the view and the experience. Furthermore, I'd like to mention that the guides were really helpful and essential in facilitating various elements of any journey in a new country. To conclude, it truly was a memorable experience, one you should give a try. ...more ...less

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Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 05, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 09, 2025
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  • Free Date Changes

    Adventure Himalayan Travels & Treks allows you to make 65 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 20 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Adventure Himalayan Travels & Treks allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform adventure himalayan travels & treks, 10 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Adventure Himalayan Travels & Treks requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of adventure himalayan travels & treks charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 45% of booking price.

    At 19 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Buddhist Darshan Tour

10 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu

Visiting: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, Chitwan

Tour code:

XX5

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Low, Esy

Age range:

1-80

Special diets catered:

Halal, Jain, Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Adrenaline Sports

Private Available:

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From: $1175 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 19-Mar-2025 but subject to change.