Buddhist pilgrimage tour Nepal

Buddhist pilgrimage tour Nepal is the most sought out tour for all Buddhists around the world. The main focus of the Nepal Buddhist pilgrimage tour is to pay a visit to the actual birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini. Lumbini is in Nepal and located in the Terai plains of Nepal closer to the Nepal India border. The tour allows witnessing the actual spot where Buddha was born where a big temple hall is erected. Closer by it is the sacred pond where Maya Devi, Buddha’s mother, took a bath before giving birth to Lord Buddha. During the course of the journey also visit Maya Devi Temple, the archeological remains of the ancient palace of Buddha, King Ashok’s Pillar.

Lumbini is the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is protected under Lumbini Development Trust. The trust covers a massive area where the actual Buddha’s birthplace, temples and ancient palace remains are located. Besides, there are numerous monasteries, temples and shrines erected in different traditional architectures as per the various Buddhist countries around the world. These include China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Sri Lanka etc. Each year thousands of pilgrimages from these countries visit Lumbini to pay their homage. Exploring Lumbini itself is a peaceful and enlightening feeling. Lumbini can be reached upon drive from Bhairawa city which can be reached either by flight or drive from Kathmandu.

Swayambhunath ‘Monkey Temple’ and Boudhanath Stupa are the two important Buddhist sites inside Kathmandu city. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Swyambhunath is located atop a hill with a spectacular view of Kathmandu city and the surrounding mountains. Due to many monkeys residing in it’s forested area thus tourists popularly call it a monkey temple. Boudhanath is the largest Buddhist stupa in Kathmandu city and is located nearby the city center.

Buddhist pilgrimage tour Nepal is visiting the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini. Lumbini is situated in the Terai plains of Nepal closer to the Nepal and India border. Besides being at the actual site of Buddha’s birth you will visit Maya Devi Temple (Buddha’s mother, sacred pond (where Maya Devi took a bath before the birth), King Ashok’s Pillar, archeological ruins of the ancient palace. Exploring around the Lumbini area you will come across many monasteries, temples and shrines erected by different Buddhist nations around the world. All of these temples and monasteries are built as per the traditional architecture of these countries.

Back in Kathmandu, visit two important Buddhist sites which are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Swayambhunath ‘Monkey Temple’ atop hill provides a great view of Kathmandu City and the surrounding mountains. Boudhanath is the largest Buddhist stupa inside the Kathmandu Valley