| Day 1 |
Kathmandu : Arrive Kathmandu
airport. Meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 2
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Kathmandu : Drive to Patan
city to visit Mahabudha "Temple of Thousan Buddhas",
Himaya Vama Mahavihar- this monastery is also called golden temple
and it's principal image is SAKYAMUNI Buddha. Afternoon
sightseeing includes Swyambhunath, Kimdol vihar, and Janabahal.
Continue on to Kimdol vihar- which translates to the
"vulture's beak " and. then visit Janabahal-the temple of
white Macchindernath, which stands in the heart of Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 3 |
Kathmandu : Drive Pharping (Yangetsho
Monastery) 16km. from south Kathmandu it is said that the great
teacher Padmasambhava of Guru Rinpoche attained mastery of
Mahamudra, the ultimate and supreme attainment. There is cave
where Guru Rinpoche meditated. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 4
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Kathmandu : Drive
to Namobuddha "Hail to Lord Bu ddha" it lies 30km. east
of Kathmandu. According to legends, in his great compassion he
cut pieces of flesh from his body to feed the tigress. At this
place is a carved stone depicting the legends. Continue on to
Boudhanath is one of the largest in the world. It is believed
that the Boudha Stupa enshrines the spirit of the Boddhisatwa.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 5 |
Lumbini : Leave
Kathmandu for Lumbini 250 km. South West from Kathmandu. Lumbini
is the birth place of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace and
non-violence. Visit the broken Ashokan Pillar, remnants of an
old monastery, images of Buddha's mother Maya Devi etc. are
still preserved in Lumbini. Overnight at hotel.
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| Day 6 |
Kathmandu : Drive or Fly
back to Kathmandu. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at
hotel. |
| Day 7 |
Airport transfer for your
departure flight. |