# From Kathmandu: 3-Days Tour to Lumbini

**Category:** City Tour
**Location:** Kathmandu, Nepal
**Duration:** 72 hours
**Price:** from USD 420 per participant

## About

Lumbini is one of the most popular sites for Buddhist pilgrimage in Nepal, being considered the birthplace of Buddha. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997. In this tour you will discover different temples and monasteries of Lumbini and stay at a three star or 5 star hotel. 

During this tour, you will get to see the vibrant nature of Lumbini even in a peaceful atmosphere. You will take part in worship in Lumbini garden and afterward drive to Kapilvastu also known as Tilaurakot where you will visit major shrines, monuments such as Gotihawa, Niglihawa, and Kundan. The monuments revealed from these excavations are the temple of Mayadevi (Mother of Buddha), the Ashoka pillar with its 9 m sandstone shaft with five-line inspiration, the bell capital, and many religious and historical artifacts.
Itinerary:

Day 1: Kathmandu to Lumbini (Bhairahawa)

Pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu and drive 8 hours to Lumbini (Bhairahawa). Check into your room at the Lumbini Five Elements Hotel/ Tiger Palace Resort and stay overnight. 

Day 2: Lumbini/Tilaurakot (Kapilvastu)/Lumbini:

After an early breakfast at your hotel, visit the Lumbini Garden, then drive to Tilaurakot, also known as Kapilvastu. Visit major shrines and monuments such as Gotihawa, Niglihawa, the temple and pond of Mayadevi. Explore the legendary Pillar of Ashoka with its 9-meter sandstone shaft, Korean, Lotus and German Temple, the World Peace Pagoda and many other religious, historical and architectural artsy attractions. Overnight at the Lumbini Five Elements Hotel/ Tiger Palace Resort.

Day 3: Lumbini to Kathmandu

Morning, breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Kathmandu. Visit Ramgram on the way to Kathmandu.

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation in 3* star Lumbini Five Elements Hotel (or optional 5* Tiger Palace Resort) in Lumbini on bed and breakfast basis
- All sightseeing tours
- Private transportation by car with English-speaking driver
- All government and local taxes
- Visit the birth place of Buddha
- Stay in a three star hotel/five star hotel
- Private tour on private vehicle
- Tour different monasteries and museums
- Visit the Mayadevi Temple, Puskar Pond, Lumbini Garden, Buddhamaya Garden

## What's not included

- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Food and drinks except breakfast
- Entry Fees
- Personal expenses
- Services not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section

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## Booking

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